Common use of Arbitration Agreement Clause in Contracts

Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, any dispute, claim or controversy between the parties relating to this User Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Any such arbitration shall be conducted in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. or at such other location as may be agreed to by the parties and the arbitrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party acknowledges that a breach of this User Agreement may cause the other party irreparable injury and damage and therefore may be enjoined through injunctive or other equitable proceedings in addition to any other rights and remedies which may be available to such other party at law or in equity, and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of any federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. with respect to any such action. The parties expressly waive any objection based on personal jurisdiction, venue or forum non conveniens. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, CLAIM, SUIT, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF. This User Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq., governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with all Applicable Law, including recognized principles of equity and statutes of limitations, and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by law. Under this arbitration provision, arbitrators will not be bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving different customers but are bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving the same customer to the extent required by Applicable Law. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of this User Agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, each party must bring all related or similar claims in a single arbitration proceeding. If a party later initiates a subsequent arbitration asserting claims that are related or similar to ones that were raised by such party in a prior arbitration, the AAA or the arbitrator will either: (i) consolidate the subsequent arbitration with the earlier proceeding if it is ongoing; or (ii) dismiss the subsequent arbitration if it raises claims that would be barred by Applicable Law if brought in court.

Appears in 12 contracts

Samples: Services User Agreement, Services User Agreement, Services User Agreement

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Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, any Any dispute, claim or controversy between Customer, on one hand, and QFS and/or its officers, directors, agents or employees, on the parties other hand, arising out of or relating to this User Agreement the Customer Agreement, Customer’s Account with QFS or any other trading between Customer and QFS shall be resolved through by binding arbitration conducted arbitration. Any dispute between the Customer and QFS shall be resolved by the International Centre for Dispute Resolution (“ICDR”), in accordance with the International Arbitration Rules in effect at the time such arbitration is commenced. The award in such arbitration proceeding shall be final and binding, and may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Customer and QFS agree to take all steps and execute all documents necessary for the implementation of arbitration proceedings. All statutes of limitations applicable to any dispute apply to any arbitration between Customer and QFS. The provisions of this Arbitration Agreement shall survive termination, amendment or expiration of Customer’s Account relationship or the governing QFS Customer Agreement or any other relationship between Customer and QFS. Either Customer or QFS may require the submission of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”)dispute to binding arbitration at any reasonable time, notwithstanding that a lawsuit or other proceeding has been commenced. Any such arbitration Neither Customer nor QFS shall be conducted entitled to join or consolidate disputes by or against others in Chicagoany arbitration, Illinoisor to include in any arbitration any dispute as a representative or member of a class, U.S.A. or at such other location to act in any arbitration in the interest of the general public or of a private attorney general. Except as may be agreed required by law, neither a party nor an arbitrator may disclose the existence, content, or result of any arbitration hereunder without prior written consent of both parties. The award shall be made within nine months of the filing of the notice of intention to arbitrate (demand), and the arbitrator(s) shall agree to comply with this schedule before accepting appointment. However, this time limit may be extended by agreement of the parties and the arbitratorsor by arbitrator(s) if necessary. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party acknowledges QFS shall pay any incremental fees that a breach of this User Agreement may cause the other party irreparable injury and damage and therefore may be enjoined through injunctive or other equitable proceedings in addition to any other rights and remedies which may be available to such other party at law or in equityassessed by a qualifying forum for provision of a mixed panel, and each party hereby consents to unless the jurisdiction of any federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. with respect to any such action. The parties expressly waive any objection based on personal jurisdiction, venue or forum non conveniens. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, CLAIM, SUIT, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF. This User Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq., governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with all Applicable Law, including recognized principles of equity and statutes of limitations, and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by law. Under this arbitration provision, arbitrators will not be bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving different customers but are bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving the same customer to the extent required by Applicable Law. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of this User Agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, each party must bring all related or similar claims in a single arbitration particular proceeding determine that the customer has acted in bad faith in initiating or conducting the proceeding. If a party later initiates a subsequent arbitration asserting claims that are related or similar to ones that were raised by such party in a prior arbitration, the AAA or the arbitrator will either: (i) consolidate the subsequent arbitration with the earlier proceeding if it is ongoing; or (ii) dismiss the subsequent arbitration if it raises claims that would be barred by Applicable Law if brought in court.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Customer Agreement, Customer Agreement, Customer Agreement

Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, any dispute, claim or controversy between the parties relating to this User Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”)Association. Any such arbitration shall be conducted in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Illinois or at such other location as may be agreed to by the parties and the arbitrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party acknowledges that a breach of this User Agreement may cause the other party irreparable injury and damage and therefore may be enjoined through injunctive or other equitable proceedings in addition to any other rights and remedies which may be available to such other party at law or in equity, and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of any federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. Illinois with respect to any such action. The parties expressly waive any objection based on personal jurisdiction, venue or forum non conveniens. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, CLAIM, SUIT, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF. This User Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq., governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with all Applicable Lawapplicable law, including recognized principles of equity and statutes of limitations, and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by law. Under this arbitration provision, arbitrators will not be bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving different customers but are bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving the same customer to the extent required by Applicable Lawapplicable law. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of this User Agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, each party must bring all related or similar claims in a single arbitration proceeding. If a party later initiates a subsequent arbitration asserting claims that are related or similar to ones that were raised by such party in a prior arbitration, the AAA American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) or the arbitrator will either: (i) consolidate the subsequent arbitration with the earlier proceeding if it is ongoing; ongoing or (ii) dismiss the subsequent arbitration if it raises claims that would be barred by Applicable Law applicable law if brought in court.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Hash User Agreement, User Agreement

Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, any dispute, claim or controversy between the parties relating to this User Agreement shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”). Any such arbitration shall be conducted in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. or at such other location as may be agreed to by the parties and the arbitrators. Notwithstanding the foregoing, each party acknowledges that a breach of this User Agreement may cause the other party irreparable injury and damage and therefore may be enjoined through injunctive or other equitable proceedings in addition to any other rights and remedies which may be available to such other party at law or in equity, and each party hereby consents to the jurisdiction of any federal or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. with respect to any such action. The parties expressly waive any objection based on personal jurisdiction, venue or forum non conveniens. EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, CLAIM, SUIT, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF. This User Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seq., governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with all Applicable Lawapplicable law, including recognized principles of equity and statutes of limitations, and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by law. Under this arbitration provision, arbitrators will not be bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving different customers but are bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving the same customer to the extent required by Applicable Lawapplicable law. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of this User Agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, each party must bring all related or similar claims in a single arbitration proceeding. If a party later initiates a subsequent arbitration asserting claims that are related or similar to ones that were raised by such party in a prior arbitration, the AAA or the arbitrator will either: (i) consolidate the subsequent arbitration with the earlier proceeding if it is ongoing; or (ii) dismiss the subsequent arbitration if it raises claims that would be barred by Applicable Law applicable law if brought in court.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: User Agreement, User Agreement

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Arbitration Agreement. Unless otherwise specified, In the event of any dispute, claim dispute or controversy between arising out of, or relating to, this Terms, the parties relating hereto agree to this User Agreement shall be resolved through binding submit such dispute or controversy to arbitration conducted in accordance with the Arbitration Rules California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1280 et seq. The sole arbitrator shall be selected from the list (the “List”) of arbitrators supplied by the J.A.M.S. Santa Xxxxx County, California office, or any successor entity, or if it no longer exists, from a List supplied by the American Arbitration Association (“AAAJAMS”) following written request by any party hereto. If the parties hereto after notification of the other party(ies) to such dispute cannot agree upon an arbitrator within thirty (30) days following receipt of the List by all parties to such arbitration, then either party may request, in writing, that JAMS appoint an arbitrator within ten (10) days following receipt of such request (the “Arbitrator”). Any such The arbitration shall take place in Santa Xxxxx County, California, at a place and time mutually agreeable to the parties or if no such agreement is reached within ten (10) days following notice from the Arbitrator, at a place and time determined by the Arbitrator. The parties hereto agree that all actions or proceedings arising in connection with this Terms shall be conducted arbitrated exclusively in ChicagoSanta Xxxxx County, Illinois, U.S.A. or at such other location as may be agreed to California. The aforementioned choice of venue is intended by the parties to be mandatory and not permissive in nature, thereby precluding the arbitrators. Notwithstanding possibility of litigation between the foregoing, each party acknowledges that a breach parties with respect to or arising out of this User Agreement may cause the Terms in any jurisdiction other party irreparable injury and damage and therefore may be enjoined through injunctive or other equitable proceedings than that specified in addition to any other rights and remedies which may be available to such other party at law or in equity, and each this Section. Each party hereby consents waives any right it may have to assert the jurisdiction doctrine of any federal forum non conveniens or state courts located in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A. similar doctrine or to object to venue with respect to any such actionproceeding brought in accordance with this Section, and stipulates that the Arbitrator shall have in personam jurisdiction and venue over each of them for the purpose of litigating any dispute, controversy, or proceeding arising out of or related to this Terms. Each party hereby authorizes and accepts service of process sufficient for personal jurisdiction in any action against it as contemplated by this Section by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to its address for the giving of notices as set forth in this Terms. The decision of the Arbitrator shall be final and binding on all the parties expressly waive to the arbitration and may be enforced by a court of competent jurisdiction. In addition to attorney's fees as provided in this Terms, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover from the non-prevailing party its reasonable costs and expenses. The costs and fees of the arbitration shall be paid by the non-prevailing party. The Arbitrator may grant any objection based on personal jurisdictionremedy appropriate including, venue without limitation, injunctive relief or forum non conveniensspecific performance. EACH PARTY Prior to the appointment of the Arbitrator, any party may seek temporary equitable or injunctive relief from the Santa Xxxxx County Superior Court which shall be effective until a final decision is rendered by the Arbitrator. Waiver of Jury Trial. THE PARTIES HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES WAIVE THEIR CONSTITUTIONAL AND STATUTORY RIGHTS TO GO TO COURT AND HAVE A TRIAL IN FRONT OF A JUDGE OR A JURY, instead electing that all claims and disputes shall be resolved by arbitration. Arbitration procedures are typically more limited, more efficient and less costly than rules applicable in a court and are subject to very limited review by a court. In the event any litigation should arise between you and Q-Funds in any state or federal court in a suit to vacate or enforce an arbitration award or otherwise, YOU AND Q-Funds WAIVE ALL RIGHTS TO TRIAL A JURY TRIAL, instead electing that the dispute be resolved by a judge. Waiver of Class or Consolidated Actions. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY JURY IN APPLICABLE LAW, ALL CLAIMS AND DISPUTES WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THESE TERMS MUST BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT ON A CLASS BASIS, AND CLAIMS OF MORE THAN ONE USER CANNOT BE ARBITRATED OR LITIGATED JOINTLY OR CONSOLIDATED WITH THOSE OF ANY ACTION, CLAIM, SUIT, PROCEEDING OTHER CUSTOMER OR COUNTERCLAIM (WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR OTHERWISE) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH PARTY IN THE NEGOTIATION, ADMINISTRATION, PERFORMANCE AND ENFORCEMENT HEREOF. This User Agreement evidences a transaction in interstate commerce, and thus the Federal Arbitration Act, 9 U.S.C. § 1 et. seqUSER., governs the interpretation and enforcement of this provision. The arbitrator will decide the substance of all claims in accordance with all Applicable Law, including recognized principles of equity and statutes of limitations, and will honor all claims of privilege recognized by law. Under this arbitration provision, arbitrators will not be bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving different customers but are bound by rulings in prior arbitrations involving the same customer to the extent required by Applicable Law. This arbitration provision will survive the termination of this User Agreement. Unless the parties agree otherwise, each party must bring all related or similar claims in a single arbitration proceeding. If a party later initiates a subsequent arbitration asserting claims that are related or similar to ones that were raised by such party in a prior arbitration, the AAA or the arbitrator will either: (i) consolidate the subsequent arbitration with the earlier proceeding if it is ongoing; or (ii) dismiss the subsequent arbitration if it raises claims that would be barred by Applicable Law if brought in court.

Appears in 1 contract

Samples: www.myqfunds.com

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