Electronic arbitration in private international e-commerce disputes

Abstract

Abstract: Technological development in the field of internet networks has led to the development of communications globally, and the field of e-commerce has been most affected by this development. In the event of a dispute arising in this field, the disputing parties need new means of resolution that are compatible with the nature of the Internet in terms of speed, development, and the absence of physical presence. Practical reality has shown new mechanisms represented in resorting to electronic arbitration via the internet and settling such disputes electronically via commU89unication networks without the need for the disputing parties to travel or be present in one place. The concept of arbitration as a means of settling e-commerce disputes is based on the will of the disputing parties to agree to submit these disputes to arbitrators whom they choose and define for them the arbitration task, including the legal rules that are followed before the arbitration panel.