A South Dakota arbitration agreement, specifically an existing dispute arbitration agreement, refers to a legal contract entered into between parties to resolve an ongoing dispute through arbitration rather than litigation or other traditional means. This agreement is enforceable under South Dakota law. Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) where a neutral third party, called an arbitrator, is appointed to hear the case and make a binding decision. It provides a private, less formal, and often more cost-effective method of resolving disputes compared to going to court. The South Dakota arbitration agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the parties agree to submit their existing dispute to arbitration. The agreement generally covers important aspects such as the scope of the dispute subject to arbitration, the selection process for the arbitrator(s), the location of the arbitration, the rules that govern the arbitration proceedings, the language used, and the timeline for resolving the dispute. There are no specific variations or subsets of the South Dakota existing dispute arbitration agreement, as it is a general agreement that can be customized to the specific needs and requirements of the parties involved. However, the agreement may be included as a clause within a broader contract, such as a commercial contract or an employment agreement, ensuring that any disputes arising from that contract are resolved through arbitration. Keywords: South Dakota, arbitration agreement, existing dispute, alternative dispute resolution, ADR, neutral third party, arbitrator, binding decision, private, cost-effective, terms and conditions, scope, selection process, location, rules, timeline, customized, commercial contract, employment agreement.