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the arbitration provider, National Arbitration and Mediation ("NAM"), shall not accept or administer any demand for arbitration and shall administratively close any arbitration unless the Party bringing such demand for arbitration can certify in writing that the terms...were fully satisfied.
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...
Neither you nor we may elect arbitration of any claims seeking only individualized relief asserted by you or us in small claims court, so long as the action remains in that court and is not removed or appealed de novo...
"If JAMS is unable to resolve your concern, you may have the right to invoke binding arbitration under certain conditions.Excerpt from McDonald's's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If JAMS is unable to resolve your concern, you may have the right to invoke binding arbitration under certain conditions.”
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