Arbitration rules
Last Updated: 04/10/2024
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 Application of these Rules
These Rules shall apply where the parties have agreed to refer their dispute to arbitration under Ad Hoc Arbitration Rules on the Delegate web platform (“these Rules”).
Article 2 Notice and calculation of time limits
All documents, notices, letters, and materials in relation to the arbitration are transferred through the Delegate web platform and e-mail.
The time of acceptance is the time of sending such documents.
The periods of time specified in these Rules shall commence on the following day of when the addressee receives or should have received the arbitration documents. If the last day of such period of time is an official holiday or a non-business day at the residence or place of business of the addressee, the period of time is extended until the first following business day. Official holidays or non-business days occurring during the running of the period of time are included in calculating the period.
Article 3 Seat of Arbitration
The seat of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case.
Article 4 Appointing Authorities
Appointing authority under these Rules is the Delegate web platform.
In fulfilling its duties under these Rules, the appointing authority may require information from any party and the arbitrators that it considers necessary and give the parties or the arbitrators an opportunity to present their views in any manner it considers appropriate.
The appointing authority shall take into account any facts or circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to the impartiality or independence of the arbitrator or arbitrators appointed.
The parties shall comply with these Rules which the appointing authority has made on its service for the Ad Hoc arbitration.
Article 5 Language
English shall be the language of arbitration.
Article 6 Waiver
A party shall be deemed to have waived its right to object where it knows or should have known that any provision or requirement of these Rules has not been complied with but remains participating in or proceeds with the arbitral proceedings without prompt explicit written objection to such non-compliance.
Article 7 Applicable Law
Switzerland law shall be the applicable law of the arbitrational tribunal.
Chapter II Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal
1. Article 8 Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
The arbitral tribunal shall be composed of a sole arbitrator. The Delegate web platform automatically appoints the arbitrator upon receipt of the Notice of Arbitration.
Article 9 Imperation and independent
Any arbitrator conducting arbitration under these Rules shall be impartial and independent throughout the proceedings.
Chapter III Arbitral Proceedings
Article 10 Notice of Arbitration
The Сlaimant shall send a Notice of Arbitration to the arbitrator and the respondent(s) setting forth its claims.
The Notice of Arbitration is automatically generated on the Delegate web platform and sent to the email of the arbitrator(s) and the debtor.
The Claimant agrees that the notice of arbitration is immediately a claim against the Debtor.
The arbitration proceeding begins within 5 days of confirming the sending of the Notice of Arbitration only if the parties do not agree on the fulfillment of their obligations.
Article 11 Response to the Notice of Arbitration
Within 5 days of receipt of the Notice of Arbitration, the Respondent shall communicate its Statement of Defence responding to the Claiment's complaints.
The Statement of Defence shall be filed through the Delagate web platform and sent by e-mail to the Claimant and the arbitrator(s).
The Statement of Defence should be accompanied by all documents and other evidence relied upon by the Respondent.
Respondent agrees that the Statement of Defence is immediately a response to the claim of the Сlaiment.
Article 12 Power of Arbitral Tribunal
Subject to the provisions under these Rules, the arbitral tribunal may conduct arbitration in any manner that it deems appropriate, giving the parties equal treatment and opportunities to express their opinions and present their case fully.
Article 13 Production and Examination of Evidence
Each party shall bear the burden of proving the facts supporting its claim or defense.
The arbitral tribunal may specify a time period within which the parties shall produce evidence. The arbitral tribunal may refuse to admit any evidence produced after the expiration of such time period.
During the arbitral proceedings, the arbitral tribunal has the power to request the parties to produce documents, exhibits and other evidence within the specified time period.
The arbitral tribunal shall decide on the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence.
Article 14 Default
If a party, reminded by the arbitral tribunal to produce documents, exhibits or other evidence, fails to do so within the fixed period of time without any justified reasons, the arbitral tribunal may make the award based on the available evidence.
Article 15 Mediation/Conciliation
Where both parties wish to conciliate, or where one party wishes to conciliate and the arbitral tribunal has obtained the other party’s consent, the arbitral tribunal may conciliate the dispute during the arbitral proceedings. The parties may also settle their dispute by themselves.
Where the parties have reached a settlement agreement by themselves before the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, if the request of parties has been granted, render an award in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, without stating the reasons upon which such award is based.
Article 16 Termination of Arbitral Proceedings
The arbitral tribunal shall render its final award within 30 days after the commencement of the arbitral proceedings.
Chapter IV Arbitral Award
Article 17 Making of Award
The award should be made from the date of the termination of the arbitral proceedings.
Article 18 Form and Effect of Award
The arbitral tribunal may make separate awards on different issues at different times.
Every award shall be final and binding on the parties. The parties shall perform the award within the period of time set forth therein; in case there are no period of time set forth in an award, the parties shall perform the award immediately.
The arbitral tribunal shall state the reasons upon which the award is based, unless otherwise stipulated by these Rules.
The award shall be signed by electronic signatures by the arbitrators and it shall contain the date on which the award is made and indicate the seat of arbitration.
With the consent of all the parties, an award may be made public. An arbitral award may be made public with the consent of all parties and encrypted to disguise the names of the parties and any other identifying details. An award may be made public where and to the extent disclosure is required of a party by legal duty, to protect or pursue a legal right or in relation to legal proceedings before a court or other competent authority.
Article 19 Correction of Award and Additional Award
Within 30 days after the receipt of the award, a party may request the arbitral tribunal in writing for correction of any error in computation, any clerical or typographical error, or any error of a similar nature, or for an additional award on omitted claim contained in the award. Where such an error indeed exists in the award, the arbitral tribunal shall make the correction within 30 days of receipt of the written request, and may extend such period if necessary.
Within a reasonable time after the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, on its own initiative, make corrections in writing of any clerical, typographical or calculation errors or any errors of similar nature or make an additional award on omitted claim or counterclaims contained in the award.
Such corrections or additional award shall form part of the award.
Chapter V Arbitration Costs and Fees
Article 20 Costs
The arbitration costs and fees referred to in these Rules include:
The fee of each arbitrator of the arbitral tribunal in accordance.
Any fees and expenses of the appointing authority;
Other reasonable expenses
Article 21 Fees and Expenses
The fees of the arbitrator and the appointing authority shall be determined by the appointing authority.
Before sending the Notice of Arbitration, the Claimant agrees to pay the arbitration costs and fees. If the Notice of Arbitration is satisfied, all costs and fees spent will be returned to the Claimant and recovered from the Respondent, and vice versa. If the parties enter into a settlement agreement, the respondent must return half of all costs and fees to the Claiment.
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Arbitration rules
Last Updated: 04/10/2024
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 Application of these Rules
These Rules shall apply where the parties have agreed to refer their dispute to arbitration under Ad Hoc Arbitration Rules on the Delegate web platform (“these Rules”).
Article 2 Notice and calculation of time limits
All documents, notices, letters, and materials in relation to the arbitration are transferred through the Delegate web platform and e-mail.
The time of acceptance is the time of sending such documents.
The periods of time specified in these Rules shall commence on the following day of when the addressee receives or should have received the arbitration documents. If the last day of such period of time is an official holiday or a non-business day at the residence or place of business of the addressee, the period of time is extended until the first following business day. Official holidays or non-business days occurring during the running of the period of time are included in calculating the period.
Article 3 Seat of Arbitration
The seat of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case.
Article 4 Appointing Authorities
Appointing authority under these Rules is the Delegate web platform.
In fulfilling its duties under these Rules, the appointing authority may require information from any party and the arbitrators that it considers necessary and give the parties or the arbitrators an opportunity to present their views in any manner it considers appropriate.
The appointing authority shall take into account any facts or circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to the impartiality or independence of the arbitrator or arbitrators appointed.
The parties shall comply with these Rules which the appointing authority has made on its service for the Ad Hoc arbitration.
Article 5 Language
English shall be the language of arbitration.
Article 6 Waiver
A party shall be deemed to have waived its right to object where it knows or should have known that any provision or requirement of these Rules has not been complied with but remains participating in or proceeds with the arbitral proceedings without prompt explicit written objection to such non-compliance.
Article 7 Applicable Law
Switzerland law shall be the applicable law of the arbitrational tribunal.
Chapter II Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal
1. Article 8 Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
The arbitral tribunal shall be composed of a sole arbitrator. The Delegate web platform automatically appoints the arbitrator upon receipt of the Notice of Arbitration.
Article 9 Imperation and independent
Any arbitrator conducting arbitration under these Rules shall be impartial and independent throughout the proceedings.
Chapter III Arbitral Proceedings
Article 10 Notice of Arbitration
The Сlaimant shall send a Notice of Arbitration to the arbitrator and the respondent(s) setting forth its claims.
The Notice of Arbitration is automatically generated on the Delegate web platform and sent to the email of the arbitrator(s) and the debtor.
The Claimant agrees that the notice of arbitration is immediately a claim against the Debtor.
The arbitration proceeding begins within 5 days of confirming the sending of the Notice of Arbitration only if the parties do not agree on the fulfillment of their obligations.
Article 11 Response to the Notice of Arbitration
Within 5 days of receipt of the Notice of Arbitration, the Respondent shall communicate its Statement of Defence responding to the Claiment's complaints.
The Statement of Defence shall be filed through the Delagate web platform and sent by e-mail to the Claimant and the arbitrator(s).
The Statement of Defence should be accompanied by all documents and other evidence relied upon by the Respondent.
Respondent agrees that the Statement of Defence is immediately a response to the claim of the Сlaiment.
Article 12 Power of Arbitral Tribunal
Subject to the provisions under these Rules, the arbitral tribunal may conduct arbitration in any manner that it deems appropriate, giving the parties equal treatment and opportunities to express their opinions and present their case fully.
Article 13 Production and Examination of Evidence
Each party shall bear the burden of proving the facts supporting its claim or defense.
The arbitral tribunal may specify a time period within which the parties shall produce evidence. The arbitral tribunal may refuse to admit any evidence produced after the expiration of such time period.
During the arbitral proceedings, the arbitral tribunal has the power to request the parties to produce documents, exhibits and other evidence within the specified time period.
The arbitral tribunal shall decide on the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence.
Article 14 Default
If a party, reminded by the arbitral tribunal to produce documents, exhibits or other evidence, fails to do so within the fixed period of time without any justified reasons, the arbitral tribunal may make the award based on the available evidence.
Article 15 Mediation/Conciliation
Where both parties wish to conciliate, or where one party wishes to conciliate and the arbitral tribunal has obtained the other party’s consent, the arbitral tribunal may conciliate the dispute during the arbitral proceedings. The parties may also settle their dispute by themselves.
Where the parties have reached a settlement agreement by themselves before the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, if the request of parties has been granted, render an award in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, without stating the reasons upon which such award is based.
Article 16 Termination of Arbitral Proceedings
The arbitral tribunal shall render its final award within 30 days after the commencement of the arbitral proceedings.
Chapter IV Arbitral Award
Article 17 Making of Award
The award should be made from the date of the termination of the arbitral proceedings.
Article 18 Form and Effect of Award
The arbitral tribunal may make separate awards on different issues at different times.
Every award shall be final and binding on the parties. The parties shall perform the award within the period of time set forth therein; in case there are no period of time set forth in an award, the parties shall perform the award immediately.
The arbitral tribunal shall state the reasons upon which the award is based, unless otherwise stipulated by these Rules.
The award shall be signed by electronic signatures by the arbitrators and it shall contain the date on which the award is made and indicate the seat of arbitration.
With the consent of all the parties, an award may be made public. An arbitral award may be made public with the consent of all parties and encrypted to disguise the names of the parties and any other identifying details. An award may be made public where and to the extent disclosure is required of a party by legal duty, to protect or pursue a legal right or in relation to legal proceedings before a court or other competent authority.
Article 19 Correction of Award and Additional Award
Within 30 days after the receipt of the award, a party may request the arbitral tribunal in writing for correction of any error in computation, any clerical or typographical error, or any error of a similar nature, or for an additional award on omitted claim contained in the award. Where such an error indeed exists in the award, the arbitral tribunal shall make the correction within 30 days of receipt of the written request, and may extend such period if necessary.
Within a reasonable time after the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, on its own initiative, make corrections in writing of any clerical, typographical or calculation errors or any errors of similar nature or make an additional award on omitted claim or counterclaims contained in the award.
Such corrections or additional award shall form part of the award.
Chapter V Arbitration Costs and Fees
Article 20 Costs
The arbitration costs and fees referred to in these Rules include:
The fee of each arbitrator of the arbitral tribunal in accordance.
Any fees and expenses of the appointing authority;
Other reasonable expenses
Article 21 Fees and Expenses
The fees of the arbitrator and the appointing authority shall be determined by the appointing authority.
Before sending the Notice of Arbitration, the Claimant agrees to pay the arbitration costs and fees. If the Notice of Arbitration is satisfied, all costs and fees spent will be returned to the Claimant and recovered from the Respondent, and vice versa. If the parties enter into a settlement agreement, the respondent must return half of all costs and fees to the Claiment.
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Arbitration rules
Last Updated: 04/10/2024
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1 Application of these Rules
These Rules shall apply where the parties have agreed to refer their dispute to arbitration under Ad Hoc Arbitration Rules on the Delegate web platform (“these Rules”).
Article 2 Notice and calculation of time limits
All documents, notices, letters, and materials in relation to the arbitration are transferred through the Delegate web platform and e-mail.
The time of acceptance is the time of sending such documents.
The periods of time specified in these Rules shall commence on the following day of when the addressee receives or should have received the arbitration documents. If the last day of such period of time is an official holiday or a non-business day at the residence or place of business of the addressee, the period of time is extended until the first following business day. Official holidays or non-business days occurring during the running of the period of time are included in calculating the period.
Article 3 Seat of Arbitration
The seat of arbitration shall be determined by the arbitral tribunal having regard to the circumstances of the case.
Article 4 Appointing Authorities
Appointing authority under these Rules is the Delegate web platform.
In fulfilling its duties under these Rules, the appointing authority may require information from any party and the arbitrators that it considers necessary and give the parties or the arbitrators an opportunity to present their views in any manner it considers appropriate.
The appointing authority shall take into account any facts or circumstances likely to give rise to justifiable doubts as to the impartiality or independence of the arbitrator or arbitrators appointed.
The parties shall comply with these Rules which the appointing authority has made on its service for the Ad Hoc arbitration.
Article 5 Language
English shall be the language of arbitration.
Article 6 Waiver
A party shall be deemed to have waived its right to object where it knows or should have known that any provision or requirement of these Rules has not been complied with but remains participating in or proceeds with the arbitral proceedings without prompt explicit written objection to such non-compliance.
Article 7 Applicable Law
Switzerland law shall be the applicable law of the arbitrational tribunal.
Chapter II Composition of the Arbitral Tribunal
1. Article 8 Constitution of the Arbitral Tribunal
The arbitral tribunal shall be composed of a sole arbitrator. The Delegate web platform automatically appoints the arbitrator upon receipt of the Notice of Arbitration.
Article 9 Imperation and independent
Any arbitrator conducting arbitration under these Rules shall be impartial and independent throughout the proceedings.
Chapter III Arbitral Proceedings
Article 10 Notice of Arbitration
The Сlaimant shall send a Notice of Arbitration to the arbitrator and the respondent(s) setting forth its claims.
The Notice of Arbitration is automatically generated on the Delegate web platform and sent to the email of the arbitrator(s) and the debtor.
The Claimant agrees that the notice of arbitration is immediately a claim against the Debtor.
The arbitration proceeding begins within 5 days of confirming the sending of the Notice of Arbitration only if the parties do not agree on the fulfillment of their obligations.
Article 11 Response to the Notice of Arbitration
Within 5 days of receipt of the Notice of Arbitration, the Respondent shall communicate its Statement of Defence responding to the Claiment's complaints.
The Statement of Defence shall be filed through the Delagate web platform and sent by e-mail to the Claimant and the arbitrator(s).
The Statement of Defence should be accompanied by all documents and other evidence relied upon by the Respondent.
Respondent agrees that the Statement of Defence is immediately a response to the claim of the Сlaiment.
Article 12 Power of Arbitral Tribunal
Subject to the provisions under these Rules, the arbitral tribunal may conduct arbitration in any manner that it deems appropriate, giving the parties equal treatment and opportunities to express their opinions and present their case fully.
Article 13 Production and Examination of Evidence
Each party shall bear the burden of proving the facts supporting its claim or defense.
The arbitral tribunal may specify a time period within which the parties shall produce evidence. The arbitral tribunal may refuse to admit any evidence produced after the expiration of such time period.
During the arbitral proceedings, the arbitral tribunal has the power to request the parties to produce documents, exhibits and other evidence within the specified time period.
The arbitral tribunal shall decide on the admissibility, relevance, materiality and weight of any evidence.
Article 14 Default
If a party, reminded by the arbitral tribunal to produce documents, exhibits or other evidence, fails to do so within the fixed period of time without any justified reasons, the arbitral tribunal may make the award based on the available evidence.
Article 15 Mediation/Conciliation
Where both parties wish to conciliate, or where one party wishes to conciliate and the arbitral tribunal has obtained the other party’s consent, the arbitral tribunal may conciliate the dispute during the arbitral proceedings. The parties may also settle their dispute by themselves.
Where the parties have reached a settlement agreement by themselves before the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, if the request of parties has been granted, render an award in accordance with the terms of the settlement agreement, without stating the reasons upon which such award is based.
Article 16 Termination of Arbitral Proceedings
The arbitral tribunal shall render its final award within 30 days after the commencement of the arbitral proceedings.
Chapter IV Arbitral Award
Article 17 Making of Award
The award should be made from the date of the termination of the arbitral proceedings.
Article 18 Form and Effect of Award
The arbitral tribunal may make separate awards on different issues at different times.
Every award shall be final and binding on the parties. The parties shall perform the award within the period of time set forth therein; in case there are no period of time set forth in an award, the parties shall perform the award immediately.
The arbitral tribunal shall state the reasons upon which the award is based, unless otherwise stipulated by these Rules.
The award shall be signed by electronic signatures by the arbitrators and it shall contain the date on which the award is made and indicate the seat of arbitration.
With the consent of all the parties, an award may be made public. An arbitral award may be made public with the consent of all parties and encrypted to disguise the names of the parties and any other identifying details. An award may be made public where and to the extent disclosure is required of a party by legal duty, to protect or pursue a legal right or in relation to legal proceedings before a court or other competent authority.
Article 19 Correction of Award and Additional Award
Within 30 days after the receipt of the award, a party may request the arbitral tribunal in writing for correction of any error in computation, any clerical or typographical error, or any error of a similar nature, or for an additional award on omitted claim contained in the award. Where such an error indeed exists in the award, the arbitral tribunal shall make the correction within 30 days of receipt of the written request, and may extend such period if necessary.
Within a reasonable time after the award is made, the arbitral tribunal may, on its own initiative, make corrections in writing of any clerical, typographical or calculation errors or any errors of similar nature or make an additional award on omitted claim or counterclaims contained in the award.
Such corrections or additional award shall form part of the award.
Chapter V Arbitration Costs and Fees
Article 20 Costs
The arbitration costs and fees referred to in these Rules include:
The fee of each arbitrator of the arbitral tribunal in accordance.
Any fees and expenses of the appointing authority;
Other reasonable expenses
Article 21 Fees and Expenses
The fees of the arbitrator and the appointing authority shall be determined by the appointing authority.
Before sending the Notice of Arbitration, the Claimant agrees to pay the arbitration costs and fees. If the Notice of Arbitration is satisfied, all costs and fees spent will be returned to the Claimant and recovered from the Respondent, and vice versa. If the parties enter into a settlement agreement, the respondent must return half of all costs and fees to the Claiment.
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