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Mediation Agreement

Free mediation agreement template — parties agree to attempt resolving a dispute through mediation before other action.

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This free mediation agreement covers 1. Agreement to Mediate, 2. Mediator, 3. Process, 4. Confidentiality, 5. Costs with 8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for individuals and small businesses handling a straightforward legal document themselves needing a clear, professional document without commissioning custom legal drafting for a routine situation. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.

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Agreement to Mediate

Party A: [Name] Party B: [Name] Dispute: [Brief neutral description] Date: [Date]

1. Agreement to Mediate

The parties agree to attempt to resolve the dispute described above through mediation before pursuing litigation or arbitration.

2. Mediator

The parties will use [Mediator Name/Organization], or if they cannot agree, [Fallback selection method].

3. Process

Mediation will take place at [Location/virtually], on a date to be scheduled within [Timeframe]. Each party may have an attorney present.

4. Confidentiality

Everything discussed during mediation is confidential and cannot be used as evidence in any later proceeding, except as required by law.

5. Costs

Mediation costs are split: [e.g. "equally between the parties"].

6. No Guarantee of Resolution

Mediation is non-binding unless and until the parties sign a separate settlement agreement. Either party may end mediation at any time.

Party A: ______________________ Date: ____________ Party B: ______________________ Date: ____________

*Mediation is often faster and cheaper than litigation and preserves relationships better, but it only works if both sides genuinely want to resolve things — it's not a substitute for legal advice about your actual rights in the dispute.*

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What's included

Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
6 standard sections: 1. Agreement to Mediate, 2. Mediator, 3. Process, 4. Confidentiality, 5. Costs, 6. No Guarantee of Resolution
8 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
Free to use — no account or signup required
Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for

Freelancers & solo founders

Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.

Small businesses

Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.

Anyone reviewing before signing

Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.

Before involving a lawyer

A solid starting draft to review with counsel, or to use directly for a low-stakes situation.

FAQ

Is this mediation agreement template really free?

Yes — this Mediation Agreement template on docstoc is free to view, edit online, and download as a PDF with no account or signup required.

What does this mediation agreement cover?

This legal template includes 1. Agreement to Mediate, 2. Mediator, 3. Process, 4. Confidentiality. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.

Is this legal advice?

No. Legal documents are exactly where a generic template is most likely to miss something that matters — the right structure, required disclosures, and even which clauses are enforceable all vary by state and situation. Use this as a starting point for a conversation with a licensed attorney, not a substitute for one.

Can I edit the wording?

Yes — edit directly on the page, adjust any section or clause, and re-fill the 8 placeholder fields to match your situation before downloading a PDF. It's a starting structure, not a rigid script.

Where can I find more free templates like this?

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