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Question about a 'final and binding' arbitration clause in a freelance web dev contract from a Denver client last week
My lawyer says it locks me out of court and could be costly, but the client argues it's standard and keeps disputes simple, so has anyone here successfully negotiated a fairer version or walked away from a deal over this?
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stella11123d ago
Been there, it's a tough spot. Your lawyer is right to flag it, those clauses can really screw you over if something goes wrong. I've walked from a couple deals over stuff like that, the risk just wasn't worth it. Pushing for a mutual right to choose small claims court is a fair middle ground if you want to try and keep the client.
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finleyrivera23d ago
But sometimes you gotta take the risk to land the client. A good relationship makes those clauses less scary. Seen plenty of deals work out fine with them in place.
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gray31423d ago
Walked away from a similar Denver contract last month. The clause gave them all the power to pick the arbitrator and location. That's not simple, that's a trap. Your lawyer is giving you good advice.
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