Jurisdictional Clarity
Both sides pre-commit to the same institutional process and rules.
Contract Readiness
Opt in to CORD before disputes arise.
Insert a clear CORD clause into your agreements so disputes move into a structured process without delay, ambiguity, or forum fights.
Process Certainty
Clear steps, transparent fees, and enforceable outcomes from day one.
Faster Activation
Avoid post-dispute negotiation on forum selection when urgency is high.
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Generated Clause
"Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) in accordance with the CORD Arbitration Rules in force at the time of filing. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of one arbitrator(s). The seat of arbitration shall be Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties."
Additional Variants
Ready-to-use clause templates
Emergency Variant
Arbitration with Emergency Relief
"Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) in accordance with the CORD Arbitration Rules in force at the time of filing. Before the constitution of the arbitral tribunal, a party may apply to CORD for emergency interim relief in accordance with the Emergency Arbitrator provisions of the CORD Arbitration Rules. The arbitral tribunal shall consist of [one/three] arbitrator(s). The seat of arbitration shall be [City], [State], India. The language of arbitration shall be English. The arbitral award shall be final and binding on the parties."
Stepped Variant
Mediation then Arbitration
Reflects your seat, language, and time limit.
"Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination, or invalidity thereof, shall first be referred to mediation administered by the Centre for Online Resolution of Disputes (CORD) in accordance with the CORD Rules of Mediation in force at the time of reference. If the dispute is not resolved within 45 days of commencement of mediation, or if a party fails to participate, either party may refer the dispute to arbitration administered by CORD in accordance with the CORD Arbitration Rules. The proceedings shall be conducted online at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. The language of proceedings shall be English. Any settlement agreement reached through mediation, and any arbitral award, shall be final and binding on the parties."
Checklist
Where and how to use the clause
- Insert in primary contracts, master service agreements, and partner terms.
- Keep clause language consistent across annexures and amendments.
- Ensure both parties sign or accept the same final version.
- Retain execution copy and version history for enforcement readiness.
- Align internal legal/ops teams on when to route disputes to CORD.
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