Termination of Online Mediation in International Commercial Contract Disputes(a comparative study)

Abstract

international commercial contract disputes represents a decisive stage in the course of this alternative dispute resolution mechanism, as it determines whether the process has achieved its objective by reaching a binding settlement agreement, or whether it has failed, thereby opening the way for other means such as .litigation or arbitration The study revealed that mediation may end successfully when it results in a written agreement that reflects the will of the parties and carries legal enforceability, or unsuccessfully when no common ground can be reached, or if one of the parties-or even the mediator withdraws, Moreover, the electronic nature his mediation adds unique features to its termination, whether in terms of the digital documentation of settlement agreements or in addressing challenges related to data confidentiality and the admissibility of electronic records before courts The research concludes that examining the different forms of termination of electronic mediation and their impact on international commercial contracts is essential to understanding the practical role of this mechanism in foster a secure and flexible It also emphasizes that the success or failure of electronic mediation directly influences the confidence of .stakeholders in international commerce