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PLAYBOOK TEMPLATES
Purchasing Terms and Conditions
Purchasing Terms and Conditions outline the baseline commercial and legal framework for buyers when acquiring goods or services. This playbook guides you through essential clauses like payment, delivery, and liability, ensuring consistent protection across suppliers.
Dispute Resolution
Negotiation strategy
Ensure the dispute resolution clause specifies a neutral jurisdiction and includes both mediation and arbitration procedures to minimize litigation costs.
Negotiate for a jurisdiction that is favorable or neutral to both parties and ensure cost-sharing arrangements are equitable.
Essential elements
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Governing Law
Specifies applicable law.
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Jurisdiction
Defines legal venue.
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Mediation and Arbitration
Outlines dispute resolution process.
Action framework
ACCEPT
Propose edits if the jurisdiction is not neutral or if mediation procedures are unclear.
EDIT
Reject if the clause imposes unfair jurisdiction or lacks mediation/arbitration options.
ADD
Add clauses if missing to ensure efficient dispute resolution.
PRO TIP
Always verify the neutrality of the jurisdiction and the reputation of mediation/arbitration organizations.
Real-world examples
FAVORABLE
Preferred New York Governing Law
"The Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [insert neutral jurisdiction], without regard to its conflict of law principles."
NEUTRAL
Fallback – Neutral Jurisdiction
"Any legal action or proceeding arising under this Agreement shall be brought exclusively in the courts of [insert neutral jurisdiction], and the parties hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction and venue therein."
UNFAVORABLE
Biased Jurisdiction Selection
"The Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [insert biased jurisdiction], favoring one party's home state."
Alternative scenarios & positions
High-Risk Projects
In high-risk projects, ensure the dispute resolution clause includes expedited arbitration to quickly resolve potential issues.
International Contracts
For international contracts, select a globally recognized arbitration organization to handle disputes.
Small-Scale Agreements
In small-scale agreements, consider omitting arbitration to reduce costs, relying instead on mediation.
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WEEK 2
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WEEK 3
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Your team builds initial playbooks, reviews existing clause libraries, and trains the DocJuris agent to align with your internal standards and negotiation positions.
WEEK 4
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