Interior Design Dispute Resolution Agreement

This Interior Design Dispute Resolution Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Date], by and between:

[Your Company Name], a company organized and existing under the laws of [Your Country/State], having its principal place of business at [Your Company Address] ("Designer"), and

[Client Name], an individual/entity located at [Client Address] ("Client").

Background

The Client has engaged the Designer to provide comprehensive interior design services for the renovation of a commercial office space located at [Address]. The project entails conceptualizing and implementing a modern, functional, and aesthetically pleasing design scheme that aligns with the Client's brand identity and enhances employee productivity. The scope of work includes space planning, furniture selection, lighting design, color coordination, and material sourcing. The Design Agreement, dated [Date], outlines the specific deliverables, timeline, and payment terms for the project.

Dispute Resolution

1. Negotiation: In the event of any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including any questions regarding its existence, validity, or termination, the Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute amicably through good faith negotiations.

2. Mediation: If the Parties are unable to resolve the dispute through negotiation within [30] days of written notice from one Party to the other Party specifying the nature of the dispute, the Parties shall submit the dispute to non-binding mediation administered by a mutually agreed-upon mediator.

3. Arbitration: If the dispute is not resolved through mediation within [10] days of the commencement of the mediation process, or if either Party refuses or fails to participate in the mediation process, the dispute shall be finally settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of arbitration agreed upon by the Parties. The arbitration shall be conducted by [Arbitration Institution/Association] in [City], [State], and the decision rendered by the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding upon both Parties.

4. Litigation: Notwithstanding the above, either Party may seek injunctive relief or other equitable remedies from a court of competent jurisdiction to prevent irreparable harm pending the resolution of any dispute under this Agreement.

5. Costs: Each Party shall bear its own costs, including attorneys' fees, incurred in connection with any dispute resolution proceedings under this Agreement.

General Provisions

1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Your Jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles.

2. Entire Agreement: This Agreement, together with any exhibits, schedules, and amendments hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings, whether written or oral, relating to such subject matter.

3. Severability: If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.

4. Waiver: The failure of either Party to enforce any provision of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of such provision or the right to enforce it thereafter.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

[Your Company Name]

By: [Your Name]
Title: [Your Title]

[Client User Name]

By: [Client Representative's Name]
Title: [Client Representative's Title]

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