When it comes to arbitration, business agreements usually require binding arbitration. However, a business contract can also allow for non-binding arbitration.ADR (Alternative Dispute Resolution) is a process in which a neutral person helps people who cannot agree, so that they can resolve their case. You and the other parties must fill out and file a form called ADR Stipulation and Order . Arbitration is essentially a paid private trial, in other words, a method to resolve disputes without going to court. The Fee Arbitration Program provides clients and attorneys with a simple method to resolve fee disputes without going to court. Such proceeding shall be conducted in Santa Clara County, State of California, with California rules of evidence and discovery applicable to such arbitration. So agreeing to have arbitration be one's sole resort for resolving some future dispute is what's known as a pre-dispute arbitration agreement. These terms require the use of arbitration on an individual basis to resolve disputes, rather than jury trials or class actions. Free Consultation - Call (510) 747-8034 - Richard H. Poulson helps companies with business matters in Mediation and Arbitration cases.