Common use of Voluntary, Non-Binding Mediation Clause in Contracts

Voluntary, Non-Binding Mediation. If executive-level performance review does not result in successful resolution of the dispute, the parties may, but shall not be obligated to, mutually agree in writing to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation. Mediation must occur within *** after the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation, and the duration of the mediation shall be limited to *** . The parties mutually shall select an independent mediator experienced in commercial contract telecommunications disputes, and each shall designate a representative(s) to meet with the mediator in good faith in an effort to resolve the dispute. The specific format for the mediation shall be left to the discretion of the mediator and the designated party representatives and may include the preparation of agreed-upon statements of fact or written statements of position furnished to the other party. Long Distance MSA -21-

Voluntary, Non-Binding Mediation. If executive-level performance review does not result in successful resolution of the dispute, the parties may, but shall not be obligated to, mutually agree in writing to submit the dispute to non-binding mediation. Mediation must occur within *** after the parties agree to submit the dispute to mediation, and the duration of the mediation shall be limited to *** . The parties mutually shall select an independent mediator experienced in commercial contract telecommunications disputes, and each shall designate a representative(s) to meet with the mediator in good faith in an effort to resolve the dispute. The specific format for the mediation shall be left to the discretion of the mediator and the designated party representatives and may include the preparation of agreed-upon statements of fact or written statements of position furnished to the other party. Long Distance MSA -21-.