SGOA is the Dutch acronym for « Foundation for the Settlement of Automation Disputes ». It is a foundation established under the law of the Netherlands. The head office of SGOA is located in Rijswijk.
SGOA offers five different forms of dispute resolution : ICT-mediation, arbitration, binding expert’s advice, (normal) expert’s advice and e-ADR. Read more on the general purpose of SGOA.
A mediation is a individualised non-binding procedure based on a more or less formalised negotiation method. The emphasis is on fact finding and the analysis of common versus opposed interests. As far as arbitration is concerned, SGOA offers three different forms of arbitration : normal arbitration, urgent arbitration and short arbitration. Arbitration is a more formalised and also a more commonly known procedure than a mediation.
Sometimes, when a dispute arises, parties are prepared to follow the advice of an independent expert. This is why SGOA offers the possibility to ask for a binding expert’s advice. SGOA also acts as an intermediary for parties and courts when they are looking for independent experts in IT disputes. SGOA never provides expert’s advice to only one party in a conflict. In 2004 e-ADR, mediation by the internet, is offered by SGOA.
Use the button below to download the SGOA rules on ICT Mediation, Arbitration, Expert's Reports and Binding Opinion Proceedings.
SGOA is the Dutch acronym for « Foundation for the Settlement of Automation Disputes ». It is a foundation established under the law of the Netherlands. The head office of SGOA is located in Rijswijk.
SGOA offers five different forms of dispute resolution : ICT-mediation, arbitration, binding expert’s advice, (normal) expert’s advice and e-ADR. Read more on the general purpose of SGOA.
A mediation is a individualised non-binding procedure based on a more or less formalised negotiation method. The emphasis is on fact finding and the analysis of common versus opposed interests. As far as arbitration is concerned, SGOA offers three different forms of arbitration : normal arbitration, urgent arbitration and short arbitration. Arbitration is a more formalised and also a more commonly known procedure than a mediation.
Sometimes, when a dispute arises, parties are prepared to follow the advice of an independent expert. This is why SGOA offers the possibility to ask for a binding expert’s advice. SGOA also acts as an intermediary for parties and courts when they are looking for independent experts in IT disputes. SGOA never provides expert’s advice to only one party in a conflict. In 2004 e-ADR, mediation by the internet, is offered by SGOA.
Use the button below to download the SGOA rules on ICT Mediation, Arbitration, Expert's Reports and Binding Opinion Proceedings.