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This Arbitration Agreement Independent Contractor is essential for businesses engaging independent contractors in Switzerland or choosing Swiss law as their governing law. It provides a specialized framework for dispute resolution that maintains the flexibility and neutrality of Swiss arbitration while addressing the unique aspects of independent contractor relationships. The document complies with Swiss arbitration law (particularly Chapter 12 of PILA) and international standards, making it suitable for both domestic and cross-border arrangements. It's particularly valuable when parties seek confidentiality, efficient dispute resolution, and enforcement capabilities across multiple jurisdictions through the New York Convention framework.

1. Parties: Identification of the contracting parties, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, reference to the main independent contractor agreement, and the parties' intention to resolve disputes through arbitration

3. Definitions: Key terms used in the agreement, including 'Dispute', 'Arbitration Rules', 'Seat of Arbitration', etc.

4. Agreement to Arbitrate: Clear statement of the parties' agreement to submit disputes to arbitration, meeting requirements of Article 178 PILA

5. Scope of Arbitration: Definition of disputes covered by the arbitration agreement, including present and future disputes

6. Arbitration Rules: Specification of the applicable arbitration rules (e.g., Swiss Rules of International Arbitration)

7. Seat and Language: Designation of the arbitration seat in Switzerland and the language of proceedings

8. Number and Appointment of Arbitrators: Process for selecting arbitrators and size of the tribunal

9. Governing Law: Specification of Swiss law as governing law for both the arbitration agreement and the underlying contract

10. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidentiality of the arbitration proceedings

11. Costs: Allocation of arbitration costs and legal fees

12. Final Provisions: Severability, entire agreement, and amendment provisions