Utah IDR for “Issue Dispute Resolution”
In the event of an issue or dispute between the parties, the following dispute resolution process shall be followed:
- Direct Negotiation: Parties shall first attempt to resolve the dispute through open and direct communication, seeking a mutually agreeable solution.
- Advisory Witnesses: If direct negotiation fails, parties may involve one or more advisory witnesses in a secure channel for guidance and "good cause" verification. Advisory witnesses shall agree to the Principled Peacemakers Compact-Signal or an equivalent agreement.
- Principle-First Mediators: Should the dispute remain unresolved and is verified as such by 2 or more advisory witnesses, the parties shall proceed to mediation with principle-first mediators, focusing on finding a resolution based on the mutual principles and values of the parties, defined Principles and Values and clarified and amendments on a parties “Promise Slate” within WikiWe Profiles Roster. If a party refuses to mediate after “good cause” has been verified by the other party, the other party may seek a default judgement against the refusing party by a Utah Arbitrator.
- Utah Arbitrators: If mediation is unsuccessful, the parties shall submit their dispute to binding arbitration conducted by a qualified arbitrator in the state of Utah, in accordance with the mutual principles and values of mediation, and backstopped by the state's rules and regulations. If the parties cannot agree on an arbitrator, an authorized officer of Ricardiam DAO LLC shall select a neutral arbitrator upon request. Ricardiam currently
Confidentiality shall be maintained for advisory witness involvement, with each party bearing their own costs. Costs for principle-first mediators and arbitrators shall be shared equally, if "good cause" is verified in writing by 2 or more advisory witnesses unless agreed otherwise or ordered by an appropriate authority.
Last updated: April 15, 2023