This No Arbitration Agreement template is designed for use in Philippine commercial transactions where parties prefer or require court-based dispute resolution mechanisms. It is particularly suitable for domestic transactions within the Philippines where local court jurisdiction is deemed more appropriate or cost-effective than arbitration. The document incorporates all necessary elements required under Philippine contract law, including provisions for court jurisdiction and dispute resolution procedures compliant with the Rules of Court of the Philippines. This template is especially relevant for smaller to medium-sized transactions where arbitration costs may be disproportionate, or in situations where parties prefer the established procedures and precedent-based approach of the Philippine judicial system. The absence of arbitration provisions is explicitly noted, with corresponding robust court jurisdiction clauses to ensure clear dispute resolution pathways.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership of your docs
Alternatively...
1. Parties: Identifies and defines the contracting parties with their complete legal names, addresses, and tax identification numbers as required under Philippine law
2. Background: Sets out the context and purpose of the agreement, including any relevant history or circumstances leading to the contract
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement to ensure consistent interpretation
4. Scope of Agreement: Clearly outlines the subject matter and scope of the contract, including specific obligations of each party
5. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement and circumstances under which it may be terminated
6. Payment Terms: Details the financial arrangements, including payment amounts, schedules, and methods
7. Representations and Warranties: States the assurances and guarantees made by each party
8. Confidentiality: Provisions protecting confidential information exchanged during the course of the agreement
9. Intellectual Property: Addresses ownership and usage rights of any intellectual property involved
10. Limitation of Liability: Sets out the extent and limitations of each party's liability
11. Force Majeure: Addresses circumstances beyond parties' control that may affect contract performance
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Philippine law as governing law and designates courts for dispute resolution
13. General Provisions: Including severability, entire agreement, amendment procedures, and notices
14. Execution: Signature blocks and formal closing of the agreement
1. Competition and Non-Solicitation: Include when parties need to protect their business interests from competition or employee poaching
2. Insurance: Include when specific insurance coverage is required for contract performance
3. Compliance with Laws: Include when the contract involves regulated activities or specific legal compliance requirements
4. Assignment and Subcontracting: Include when transfer of rights or obligations needs to be specifically addressed
5. Data Privacy: Include when personal data processing is involved, ensuring compliance with Philippine data privacy laws
6. Audit Rights: Include when one party needs the right to audit the other's compliance or performance
7. Step-in Rights: Include in critical service contracts where one party may need to take over operations
1. Schedule 1 - Service Levels: Detailed performance metrics and standards if applicable
2. Schedule 2 - Pricing Schedule: Detailed breakdown of prices, rates, or fees
3. Schedule 3 - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements or specifications for goods or services
4. Schedule 4 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel involved in contract performance if relevant
5. Schedule 5 - Implementation Timeline: Project or service implementation schedule and milestones
6. Appendix A - Forms and Templates: Standard forms for notices, change requests, or other routine communications
7. Appendix B - Contact Details: Detailed contact information for authorized representatives and notices
Authors
Find the document you need
Domestic Arbitration Agreement
A Philippine law-governed agreement establishing binding arbitration procedures for domestic dispute resolution between parties.
Download
Standard Arbitration Agreement
A Philippine law-governed arbitration agreement establishing procedures for alternative dispute resolution in compliance with RA 9285.
Download
Employee Arbitration Agreement
A Philippine law-compliant agreement establishing mandatory arbitration procedures for resolving employment-related disputes between employers and employees.
Download
Arbitration Submission Agreement
A Philippine law-governed agreement for submitting existing disputes to binding arbitration under RA 9285.
Download
No Arbitration Agreement
Template for Philippine law-governed commercial agreements utilizing court-based dispute resolution without arbitration provisions.
Download
Arbitration Settlement Agreement
A Philippine law-governed agreement documenting the settlement terms between parties in arbitration proceedings, incorporating local ADR legislation requirements.
Download
Mutual Agreement To Arbitrate
A binding agreement under Philippine law establishing arbitration as the chosen method of dispute resolution between parties.
Download
Arbitration Confidentiality Agreement
A Philippine law-compliant confidentiality agreement for arbitration proceedings, governing the protection and disclosure of confidential information during arbitration.
Download
Arbitration And Mediation Agreement
A Philippine law-compliant agreement establishing mediation and arbitration procedures for dispute resolution between parties, governed by RA 9285.
Download
Genie’s Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your data is private:
We do not train on your data; Genie’s AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security:
You retain IP ownership of your documents and their information
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
