Sample Agreement to Mediate

Purpose

The purpose of this Agreement to Mediate is to outline the terms and conditions under which the parties agree to engage in a mediation process in order to resolve disputes. The mediation process is intended to be a voluntary, non-binding, and confidential procedure in which a neutral third party, the mediator, facilitates the resolution of disputes between the parties.

Parties

This agreement is entered into between the following parties:

Party A: [Your Name] [Your Address]

Party B: Jewell Ward, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Mediation Process

Selection of Mediator

The parties agree to appoint a mutually agreed upon mediator to facilitate the mediation process. If the parties cannot agree on a mediator, they will seek assistance from a recognized mediation service to appoint a qualified mediator.

Voluntary Participation

The parties acknowledge that participation in the mediation is voluntary and agree to participate in good faith with the intention of resolving their disputes.

Confidentiality

All communication during the mediation process is considered confidential. The parties agree not to disclose any information discussed during the mediation to any third party, except as required by law.

Costs

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the costs of the mediation, including the mediator's fees, shall be shared equally by the parties. Each party shall bear their own legal and other costs associated with the mediation.

Legal Effect

This Agreement to Mediate is not intended to legally bind the parties to settle their disputes, but rather to agree to mediate in an effort to reach a resolution. The parties understand that any settlement reached will only become legally binding when put into a formal settlement agreement signed by the parties.