Mediation Agreement Short

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MEDIATION AGREEMENT

This Mediation Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this {{date}} day of {{month}}, {{year}}, by and between:

PARTY A: {{party_a_name}}, with address at {{party_a_address}} ("Party A").

PARTY B: {{party_b_name}}, with address at {{party_b_address}} ("Party B").

And the appointed Mediator:

MEDIATOR: {{mediator_name}}, with address at {{mediator_address}} ("Mediator").

Collectively referred to as "the Parties".

1. Purpose of Mediation

The Parties hereby agree to participate in mediation to resolve a dispute concerning {{nature_of_dispute_brief}} (the "Dispute"). The purpose of this mediation is to facilitate communication and assist the Parties in reaching a mutually acceptable resolution to the Dispute.

2. Role of the Mediator

The Mediator is an impartial third party whose role is to facilitate discussions, assist the Parties in identifying issues, explore options, and develop mutually acceptable solutions. The Mediator will not impose a decision on the Parties, provide legal advice, or represent any Party. The Mediator shall remain neutral throughout the process.

3. Confidentiality

All information, discussions, proposals, and documents shared during the mediation process, whether verbal or written, shall be considered strictly confidential. The Parties and the Mediator agree not to disclose such information to any third party, except where required by law. This confidentiality clause extends to any settlement proposals made and not accepted. No transcripts or formal records of the mediation proceedings, other than this Agreement and any resultant settlement agreement, shall be kept.

4. Voluntary Participation and Good Faith

Participation in this mediation is voluntary. The Parties agree to participate in good faith, to fully disclose all relevant information, and to genuinely attempt to resolve the Dispute. Any Party may withdraw from the mediation at any time by providing written notice to the other Parties and the Mediator.

5. Costs of Mediation

The costs associated with the Mediator's services, including fees and agreed-upon expenses, shall be shared by the Parties as follows: {{cost_sharing_arrangement}}, or as otherwise agreed in writing. Each Party shall bear their own legal costs, if any, incurred in connection with their participation in the mediation.

6. Conclusion of Mediation

The mediation shall conclude upon the signing of a written settlement agreement by the Parties, the withdrawal of a Party, or upon the Mediator declaring an impasse. Should a settlement be reached, the terms of the settlement will be documented in a separate, legally binding settlement agreement.

7. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of {{country_or_jurisdiction}}.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement on the date first written above.

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PARTY A: {{party_a_name}}

Date: {{date_signed_party_a}}

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PARTY B: {{party_b_name}}

Date: {{date_signed_party_b}}

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MEDIATOR: {{mediator_name}}

Date: {{date_signed_mediator}}