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The clause states: “Except as set forth in the paragraph below titled “Exceptions,” the arbitrator, and not any federal, state, or local court or agency, shall have exclusive authority to resolve: (1) all Disputes; (2) whether a claim is subject to arbitration; and (3) any dispute regarding the payment of administrative or arbitrator …”
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