Model Clauses
A clear starting point for your dispute clause
Our model clauses help you set the institution, seat, language, governing law and escalation steps for cross-border contracts. Tailor each one to your deal and have it reviewed where the stakes call for it.
Get the key choices right
A clause needs to be consistent in itself and fit the contract, the deal and the applicable law.
Name the institution
Name it clearly and consistently throughout the contract.
Choose the seat
The seat decides the procedural law and which courts support the arbitration.
State the language
Agreeing it now avoids a procedural fight later.
Keep steps workable
Define notices, negotiation or mediation and time limits where they suit the deal.
Check before you copy
Review the exact wording when the contract, the jurisdictions or the risks call for it. Four steps help.
Agreement Toolkit
Choose the clause family and the deal context.
Clause Health Check
Test the clause for common drafting weaknesses.
Seat and governing law
Check that the seat and governing law work together, using our dedicated guides.
Local advice
Mandatory law and local enforceability differ by jurisdiction, so take local advice where needed.
Clear clauses prevent avoidable fights
A good arbitration clause removes needless ambiguity. Jurisdiction, procedure and enforcement still depend on the facts and the law.
Choose your clause
Pick the clause that fits your deal. Each one opens with its full wording; customise it in the Clause Builder™ or have it reviewed where the stakes call for it.
Why people use it
Eight model clauses with full wording, for the common situations, ready to copy or customise.
- You need a clause now for a standard situation.
- You want to compare families of clauses.
How it works
1. Pick the family
Standard, multi-tier, enforcement-aware, expedited and more.
2. Read the wording
Full text with brackets for your choices.
3. Customise
Open it in the Clause Builder™.
What you get
- Eight complete clauses
- When each one fits
Take it further: DPC™ certification
A Fellow fixes what would cause a dispute and registers a DPC™ number for the contract.
Run it as an online application: enter the matter, see the live analysis and the delivery plan, and pay at the end.
Frequently asked questions
Which family should I use?
Multi-tier for long relationships, enforcement-aware where assets are abroad, expedited for small or urgent claims.
Is it really free?
Yes. No account and no payment. The paid services start where the free tool stops.
Is what I type stored?
No. The free tools run in your browser and send nothing.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is decision support. For a reviewed and signed view, use the paid service named below.
Can I carry my answers into the paid service?
Yes. "Continue in the paid application" opens it with your answers already filled in.
Where to go next
The UNIONE™ System
How Before You Sign, Before You Arbitrate, arbitration and Before You Enforce fit together.
UNIONE™ Solutions
All UNIONE™ services in one place, from contract review to recovery.
Before You Sign
Fix it in the contract and the clause before it escalates.
Before You Arbitrate
Test the evidence, the exposure and the alternatives before you commit to a formal process.
Before You Enforce
Follow the decision through to the court, the security, the assets and the recovery.
About UNIONE™
UNIONE™ is a cross-border dispute prevention and resolution institution, from contract review and assessment to mediation, arbitration and enforcement planning.
How to use UNIONE™
A short guide to finding the right UNIONE™ service, whether you are drafting a contract, facing a live dispute, going to arbitration or recovering an award.
Contact UNIONE™
Talk to the Secretariat in confidence.