DWAC is the world's first permanent international arbitration institution dedicated to resolving digital world disputes — fair, efficient, and globally enforceable.
When AI agents sign contracts, when data flows across borders, when digital assets change hands — the world needs a specialized arbiter.
Expert arbitrators specializing in digital law, blockchain, AI, and data compliance — with deep domain knowledge for the digital era.
Fully online proceedings with default 90-day resolution. Simplified procedure for straightforward cases: just 30 days.
Awards enforceable in 170+ countries under the New York Convention — backed by specialized cross-border enforcement mechanisms.
The Digital World Arbitration Centre (DWAC) is an independent, non-profit, international arbitration institution dedicated to providing efficient, professional, and impartial online arbitration services for disputes arising in the digital world.
We believe that every cross-border dispute should find a fair resolution.
Learn more about usDWAC specializes in disputes unique to the digital world
Performance & execution disputes
Autonomous system decisions
NFTs, tokens, virtual property
Cross-border data disputes
Platform liability & account bans
Digital intellectual property
Data breach liability
Cross-border payment disputes
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