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Arbitration is a private dispute-resolution process.

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It may involve different discovery, hearing, confidentiality, cost, and review rules than court.

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Those differences can affect both sides, and the exact procedure depends on the agreement and provider rules.

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Federal law also creates a narrow election concerning certain predispute arbitration provisions in sexual-assault and sexual-harassment disputes.

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Other defenses or limitations may exist, but they are fact- and jurisdiction-specific.

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This film cannot determine whether an agreement applies.

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Read the entire clause, preserve related documents, track external deadlines, and obtain qualified legal review before deciding how to proceed.