Common use of Good Offices, Conciliation or Mediation Clause in Contracts

Good Offices, Conciliation or Mediation. 1. Good offices, conciliation, and mediation are procedures undertaken voluntarily if the Parties so agree. 2. Proceedings involving good offices, conciliation, and mediation, and in particular positions taken by the Parties during these proceedings, shall be confidential and without prejudice to the rights of either Party in any further proceedings. 3. Good offices, conciliation, or mediation may be requested at any time by any Party. They may begin at any time and be terminated at any time. Once procedures for good offices, conciliation, or mediation are concluded without an agreement between the Parties, the complaining Party may request the establishment of a panel. 1 For greater certainty, perishable goods means perishable agricultural and fish goods classified in HS Chapters 1 through 24.