No. The CAS clause is merely indicative. The parties are free to draft their own clause on condition that they express unequivocally their wish to submit their proceedings to CAS mediation. There are, however, two types of recommended clause:
Recommended clause for CAS Mediation to be inserted in a contract
“Any dispute, any controversy or claim arising under, out of or relating to this contract and any subsequent amendments of or in relation to this contract, including, but not limited to, its formation, validity, binding effect, interpretation, performance, breach or termination, as well as non-contractual claims, shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with the CAS Mediation Rules. The language to be used in the mediation shall be .........”
