Terms of Service

Archer Dispute Resolution

Effective Date: October 2025

Please read these Terms of Service (“Terms”) carefully before using the Archer Dispute Resolution website at archeradr.com (the “Site”) or engaging any of our services. By accessing the Site or retaining our services, you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you do not agree, please do not use the Site or our services.

1. About Archer Dispute Resolution

Archer Dispute Resolution (“Archer,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) provides professional mediation, arbitration, and dispute resolution training services. Archer is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Nothing on this Site or communicated by Archer in any context constitutes legal advice or creates an attorney-client relationship.

2. Use of the Site

You agree to use the Site only for lawful purposes and in a manner consistent with these Terms. You agree not to:

  • Use the Site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
  • Attempt to gain unauthorized access to any part of the Site or its systems
  • Transmit any harmful, fraudulent, or misleading content
  • Scrape, copy, or reproduce Site content without our written permission

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate access to the Site for any user who violates these Terms.

3. Services

3.1 Scope of Services

Archer offers mediation, arbitration, and training and educational services. The specific scope, terms, fees, and conditions of any engagement will be set forth in a separate written agreement signed by all relevant parties prior to the commencement of services.

3.2 No Legal Advice

Archer’s mediators and arbitrators are neutral third parties. They do not represent any party and do not provide legal, financial, or psychological advice. All parties are encouraged to consult with independent legal counsel before, during, and after any dispute resolution proceeding.

3.3 Confidentiality of Proceedings

All mediation and arbitration proceedings conducted by Archer are confidential to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law and professional standards. Participants are expected to maintain confidentiality regarding the substance of any proceeding, consistent with any agreement signed by the parties.

3.4 Voluntary Participation

Mediation is a voluntary process. Either party may withdraw from mediation at any time unless otherwise required by a court order or binding agreement. Arbitration is binding only where the parties have agreed in writing to binding arbitration.

4. Fees and Payment

Fees for Archer’s services will be disclosed and agreed upon in writing prior to the start of any engagement. Unless otherwise specified in a services agreement:

  • Fees for mediation and arbitration are typically shared equally among parties unless otherwise agreed
  • Training and educational fees are payable in advance or as otherwise stated at the time of registration
  • Cancellation and rescheduling policies will be set forth in your engagement agreement

Archer reserves the right to suspend services for non-payment.

5. Intellectual Property

All content on this Site — including text, graphics, logos, training materials, and other materials — is the property of Archer Dispute Resolution and is protected by applicable copyright and intellectual property laws. You may not reproduce, distribute, or create derivative works from Site content without our prior written consent.

Training materials provided during educational programs are for the personal use of registered participants only and may not be redistributed or used for commercial purposes without written permission.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

THE SITE AND ITS CONTENT ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND “AS AVAILABLE” WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. ARCHER DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE SITE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED, ERROR-FREE, OR FREE OF VIRUSES OR OTHER HARMFUL COMPONENTS.

ARCHER MAKES NO WARRANTY REGARDING THE OUTCOME OF ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING. RESULTS DEPEND ON THE FACTS, THE PARTIES INVOLVED, AND OTHER FACTORS OUTSIDE OF ARCHER’S CONTROL.

7. Limitation of Liability

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ARCHER DISPUTE RESOLUTION, ITS OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING FROM YOUR USE OF THE SITE OR OUR SERVICES, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

IN NO EVENT SHALL ARCHER’S TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL CLAIMS ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO THESE TERMS OR OUR SERVICES EXCEED THE TOTAL AMOUNT PAID BY YOU TO ARCHER IN THE SIX (6) MONTHS PRECEDING THE CLAIM.

8. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Archer Dispute Resolution and its representatives from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, losses, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms, or your conduct in any dispute resolution proceeding.

9. Third-Party Links and Services

The Site may contain links to third-party websites or services (such as scheduling tools or payment processors). These links are provided for convenience only. Archer does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, privacy practices, or terms of any third-party site or service.

10. Privacy

Your use of the Site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which is incorporated into these Terms by reference. Please review our Privacy Policy at archeradr.com/privacy to understand our practices.

11. Governing Law and Dispute Resolution

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of [Your State], without regard to its conflict of law provisions. Any dispute arising from these Terms that cannot be resolved informally shall be submitted to mediation administered by a mutually agreed neutral before resorting to litigation.

The parties consent to personal jurisdiction in the courts of [Your County], [Your State] for any matter not subject to mediation or arbitration.

12. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. When we do, we will update the effective date at the top of this page. Your continued use of the Site following any update constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

13. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision will be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

14. Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any signed service agreement, constitute the entire agreement between you and Archer Dispute Resolution regarding your use of the Site and our services, and supersede any prior agreements or understandings.

15. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms, please contact us:

Archer Dispute Resolution

Email: [email protected]

Website: archerdisputeresolution.com