Common use of JURISDICTION AND SEVERABILITY Clause in Contracts

JURISDICTION AND SEVERABILITY. 20.1 Any claim arising out of or relating to these terms and conditions shall be referred in the first instance to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful then the dispute shall be settled by binding arbitration in the applicable legal forum as detailed in clause 21.1 of these terms and conditions. In lieu of a personal appearance at arbitration, the arbitration may be conducted by telephonic means. Mediation is the exclusive forum in the first instance for dispute resolution and except as otherwise provided by statute, each party shall bear its own costs and expenses and an equal share of the mediator and administrative fees.