DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND BINDING ARBITRATION
The parties will attempt in good faith to settle all disputes arising from or in connection with these terms including without limitation the validity, interpretation, performance and breach hereof, through a process of mediation in Wayne County, Michigan USA under the supervision of a mutually agreed upon mediator. The sole venue for filing any action shall Wayne County, MI and this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Michigan.
In the event that mediation fails to settle such a dispute, the parties mutually agree to binding arbitration in Wayne County, Michigan USA, according to the terms of this agreement should either party request it. The American Arbitration Association (AAA), or other such administrator as the parties shall mutually agree to, shall administer the arbitration proceedings in accordance with AAA Commercial Arbitration Rules. Notwithstanding any conflicting choice of law provision, all disputes submitted to arbitration shall be resolved in accordance with the Federal Arbitration Act (Title 9 of the United States Code). The AAA or other administrator shall select the location within the state of Michigan for the location of the arbitration proceedings. Applicable statutes of limitations shall also apply to arbitration proceedings. Discovery activities will be expressly limited to matters directly relevant to the dispute being arbitrated. Any court having jurisdiction may enter judgment upon any award rendered in arbitration.