Model of ICC Terms of Reference

This model is intended solely to assist arbitrators acting in ICC arbitrations in the drafting of the Terms of Reference. It does not constitute an exhaustive, mandatory or otherwise binding document. This model is provided for guidance only and should be adapted to the facts and circumstances of each case. If a party does not sign the Terms of Reference, provisions which reflect additional agreements of the Parties need to be adapted or removed. Square brackets demarcate the beginning and end of the optional sentences suggested in the model, and slashes refer to the various options.

The following defined terms are used in these Terms of Reference:

• International Chamber of Commerce ("ICC")
• International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce ("Court")
• Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration ("Secretariat")
• ICC Arbitration Rules in force as of 1 January 2012 / [1 March 2017] ("Rules")
• Arbitral Tribunal, includes one or more arbitrators ("Tribunal")
• Claimant/s, Respondent/s and any Additional Party/Parties together ("Parties")
• [Any other definition that may be necessary]

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