Art. 11 FAI Mediation Rules

11. EFFECT OF AGREEMENT TO MEDIATE

11.1 Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, an agreement on FAI Mediation does not constitute a bar to any judicial, arbitral or similar proceedings.

11.2 Subject to applicable laws, orders, regulations, and rules by the competent judicial authorities, arbitral tribunals, arbitral institutions or similar authorities, the parties may agree to stay any judicial, arbitral or similar proceedings, and to initiate FAI Mediation.