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Because either party can elect arbitration at its sole election, Brex can unilaterally compel binding arbitration on any dispute, foreclosing court litigation whenever Brex chooses.
The reader may elect binding arbitration, but so may Brex at its sole election, meaning the reader may be required to arbitrate rather than litigate regardless of the reader's preference.
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If you prevail in arbitration, you may seek an award of reasonable attorneys' fees and expenses, to the extent permitted under applicable law.
except disputes relating to the enforcement or validity of your, your licensors', our, or our licensors' intellectual property rights
This Arbitration Agreement shall be binding upon, and shall include any claims brought by or against any third parties, including but not limited to your spouses, heirs, third-party beneficiaries and permitted assigns...
"Either you or we may, at either's sole election, require that the sole and exclusive forum for resolution of a Dispute be final and binding arbitration pursuant to this Binding Arbitration section...Excerpt from Brex's Terms of Service
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Because either party can elect arbitration at its sole election, Brex can unilaterally compel binding arbitration on any dispute, foreclosing court litigation whenever Brex chooses.
The reader may elect binding arbitration, but so may Brex at its sole election, meaning the reader may be required to arbitrate rather than litigate regardless of the reader's preference.
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