Model Clause 1 - Standard

Standard UNIONE™ Clause

The recommended default for the majority of international commercial contracts. Full four-stage UNIONE™ framework, flexible seat and language.

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The Clause Text

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UNIONE™ Official Model Clause 1

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach, termination or invalidity thereof, shall be finally resolved by arbitration administered by UNIONE™ in accordance with the UNIONE™ International Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Rules in force at the time of commencement of proceedings. The seat of arbitration shall be [INSERT SEAT]. The language of the arbitral proceedings shall be [INSERT LANGUAGE]. The number of arbitrators shall be [one / three].

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Best used for

Most international commercial contracts - supply agreements, service contracts, joint ventures, licensing agreements, M&A representations and warranties.

Drafting Notes & Guidance

Insert your chosen seat (Singapore, London, Paris, Dubai/DIFC, or any other arbitration-friendly jurisdiction), language, and arbitrator number. For most commercial contracts, this clause requires no further modification. If you anticipate enforcement in complex jurisdictions, consider Clause 3 (Enforcement-First) instead.

What This Clause Activates

UNIONE™ Rules v3.0 - all 61 articles governing procedure, evidence, and award
Procedure - Standard Procedure (default) · Expedited or Simplified by agreement
Tribunal - Sole arbitrator or three-member tribunal (parties' choice)
Enforcement Readiness Review (ERR) - Mandatory - all awards
New York Convention alignment - every UNIONE™ award is structured for recognition across 170+ signatory jurisdictions
AI Evidence Protocol - Article 28 governs AI-generated or AI-assisted evidence in all UNIONE™ proceedings

📋 Before Using This Clause

All UNIONE™ model clauses are provided for guidance only. Parties should obtain legal advice before incorporating any arbitration clause into a binding commercial agreement. The AI Clause Generator produces a customised version of this clause for your specific transaction - always reviewed by counsel before signature.