Add mandatory arbitration (New Era)

Cloud Service Agreement

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Add mandatory arbitration (New Era)

Cloud Service Agreement version: 2.0

Delete the second sentence of Section 12.3 and replace it with the following:

The parties will resolve any dispute about this Agreement, and agree to finally settle all such disputes, by binding arbitration through the platform provided by New Era ADR (the “New Era Platform“) according to its rules and procedures for “Virtual Expedited Arbitrations” by a professional Neutral(s) with substantial experience in resolving commercial disputes (the “Neutral“). The Neutral shall be chosen in accordance with the rules and procedures of the New Era Platform. The arbitral decision may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the extent a claim cannot legally be arbitrated (as determined by an arbitrator in accordance with the paragraph below), the parties will bring the suit, action, or proceeding that cannot be arbitrated in the Chosen Courts and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts.

Any question or matter of arbitrability of a dispute shall be determined by the Neutral(s) assigned to, or chosen for, such dispute from the New Era ADR, Inc. panel of Neutrals. For clarity, this means any determination of (1) the enforceability of all or any provision of this Agreement or the Framework Terms including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any such provision is void or voidable, and (2) whether a dispute regarding the provisions of this Agreement or the Framework Terms shall be governed by arbitration, in each case, shall be determined solely by the Neutral(s) provided by New Era ADR Inc. and not in a court of law or other judicial forum. The parties agree and acknowledge that they are waiving their right to seek a determination of arbitrability in a court of law or other judicial forum.

A party shall initiate an arbitration through New Era ADR at https://app.neweraadr.com. The contact information for Provider shall be as set forth in the Notice Address and for Customer shall be as set forth in the Notice Address. For more information on initiating disputes, please go to New Era ADR’s Virtual Arbitration Help Center. For support when initiating a dispute, please contact support@neweraadr.com.

Cloud Service Agreement version: 1.0, 1.1

Delete the second sentence of Section 14.3 and replace it with the following:

The parties will resolve any dispute about this Agreement, and agree to finally settle all such disputes, by binding arbitration through the platform provided by New Era ADR (the “New Era Platform“) according to its rules and procedures for “Virtual Expedited Arbitrations” by a professional Neutral(s) with substantial experience in resolving commercial disputes (the “Neutral“). The Neutral shall be chosen in accordance with the rules and procedures of the New Era Platform. The arbitral decision may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. To the extent a claim cannot legally be arbitrated (as determined by an arbitrator in accordance with the paragraph below), the parties will bring the suit, action, or proceeding that cannot be arbitrated in the Chosen Courts and each party irrevocably submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Chosen Courts.

Any question or matter of arbitrability of a dispute shall be determined by the Neutral(s) assigned to, or chosen for, such dispute from the New Era ADR, Inc. panel of Neutrals. For clarity, this means any determination of (1) the enforceability of all or any provision of this Agreement or the Framework Terms including, but not limited to, any claim that all or any such provision is void or voidable, and (2) whether a dispute regarding the provisions of this Agreement or the Framework Terms shall be governed by arbitration, in each case, shall be determined solely by the Neutral(s) provided by New Era ADR Inc. and not in a court of law or other judicial forum. The parties agree and acknowledge that they are waiving their right to seek a determination of arbitrability in a court of law or other judicial forum.

A party shall initiate an arbitration through New Era ADR at https://app.neweraadr.com. The contact information for Provider shall be as set forth in the Notice Address and for Customer shall be as set forth in the Notice Address. For more information on initiating disputes, please go to New Era ADR’s Virtual Arbitration Help Center. For support when initiating a dispute, please contact support@neweraadr.com.

What is a Cloud Service Agreement?

A Cloud Service Agreement, or CSA, is a contract used to sell cloud software and SaaS products. The CSA specifies business terms like fees and length as well as legal terms like liability and indemnification.

Master Services Agreement, or MSA, is another name for this type of contract. The main difference between them is that an MSA might be used for the sale of all kinds of products and services, from software to catering to consulting. The term CSA is more specific and narrow, while MSA is more generic and wide-ranging.

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Delete the second sentence of Section 12.3 and replace it with the following:

The parties will resolve any dispute about this Agreement, and agree to finally settle all such ...