Arbitration Process Flow

A step-by-step guide to resolving your digital dispute through DWAC.

01

📝File Your Dispute

Submit your dispute online through our AI-assisted filing system. Select the dispute type, provide party details, and upload supporting documents.

  • ✓AI auto-classifies your dispute category
  • ✓Smart form with auto-complete
  • ✓Upload evidence securely
  • ✓Receive case ID immediately
02

🤝Tribunal Formation

AI matches the best arbitrators for your case based on expertise, jurisdiction, and language. Both parties review and confirm the tribunal panel.

  • ✓AI-powered arbitrator matching
  • ✓Conflict-of-interest screening
  • ✓Party approval of panel
  • ✓Emergency arbitrator available in 48h
03

📋Case Preparation

Exchange evidence and submissions through our secure digital platform. AI organizes and tags evidence for efficient review.

  • ✓Digital evidence room
  • ✓AI evidence categorization
  • ✓Secure document exchange
  • ✓Deadline management system
04

đŸŽĨVirtual Hearing

Attend hearings in our secure virtual courtroom. AI provides real-time transcription, translation, and evidence presentation.

  • ✓24/7 scheduling across time zones
  • ✓Real-time AI transcription
  • ✓Cross-examination tools
  • ✓Recording & archival
05

📜Award & Decision

The arbitrator issues a final binding award. AI assists in drafting, but the human arbitrator makes all final decisions.

  • ✓AI-assisted award drafting
  • ✓Arbitrator review & modification
  • ✓Digital signature & blockchain verification
  • ✓Award delivered electronically
06

âš–ī¸Enforcement

DWAC awards are enforceable under the New York Convention in 170+ countries. Blockchain-verified awards facilitate international enforcement.

  • ✓NY Convention coverage
  • ✓Blockchain-verifiable award record
  • ✓Enforcement assistance available
  • ✓Appeal procedures where applicable

Typical Timeline

1–3 days

Filing

5–10 days

Formation

30–60 days

Hearing

7–14 days

Award

Total: 30–90 days (compared to 12–18 months at traditional institutions)

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