We noted that arbitration clauses are made before any dispute arises. Submission agreements, however, are agreements to arbitrate made after the dispute has arisen.
A “submission agreement” (also called an “agreement to arbitrate”) is a written agreement between two parties that establishes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute (or any and all disputes) that may arise between them.
Submission Agreement: The Submission Agreement lists the parties in the arbitration case and confirms that FINRA will administer it. It also establishes that, if the case ends with a hearing, the parties all agree to abide by the arbitrators' decisions.
A “submission agreement” (also called an “agreement to arbitrate”) is a written agreement between two parties that establishes the use of arbitration to settle a dispute (or any and all disputes) that may arise between them.
We noted that arbitration clauses are made before any dispute arises. Submission agreements, however, are agreements to arbitrate made after the dispute has arisen.
“While arbitration clause is included within a written agreement between the parties, an arbitration agreement is an agreement made after a dispute has arisen between the parties.
The contract might start with a Whereas clause like this: 'Whereas, the parties wish to collaborate in the development of new technology...'. This Whereas clause is setting out the purpose of the contract: to set up a partnership for developing technology.
Draft the agreement using clear and precise language. Specify each party's rights and obligations in detail, including remedies for breaching the agreement. Include all necessary legal clauses in the agreement, such as indemnification and dispute resolution clauses.
Rule 1.110(303.3) 'Whereas' clause of contract is prefatory, not binding.
“Whereas” clauses should be used to explain why the resolution is necessary, and should also provide some background on the issue that the resolution takes a stand on.