Common use of Initial Here Clause in Contracts

Initial Here. All disputes arising out of or in relation to this agreement to provide psychological services shall first be referred to mediation, before, and as a pre-condition of, the initiation of arbitration. The mediator shall be a neutral third party chosen by agreement. The cost of such mediation, if any, shall be split equally, unless otherwise agreed. In the event that mediation is unsuccessful, any unresolved controversy related to this agreement should be submitted to and settled by binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association in effect at the time the demand for arbitration is filed. The prevailing party in arbitration or collection proceedings shall entitled to recover a reasonable sum for attorney’s fee.