Building Rule of Law
for the Digital World
DWAC is the world's first permanent international arbitration institution dedicated to resolving digital world disputes — fair, efficient, and globally enforceable.
A New Standard for Digital Justice
When AI Agents sign contracts, when data flows across borders, when digital assets change hands — the world needs a specialized arbiter.
Professional
Expert arbitrators specializing in digital law, blockchain, AI, and data compliance — with deep domain knowledge for the digital era.
Efficient
Fully online proceedings with default 90-day resolution. Simplified procedure for straightforward cases: just 30 days.
Global
Awards enforceable in 172 countries under the New York Convention — backed by specialized cross-border enforcement mechanisms.
Every Right in the Digital Space
Deserves Respect
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 usWhat We Handle
DWAC specializes in disputes unique to the digital world
Smart Contracts
Performance & execution disputes
AI Agent Liability
Autonomous system decisions
Digital Assets
NFTs, tokens, virtual property
Data Compliance
Cross-border data disputes
E-Commerce
Platform liability & account bans
Domain & IP
Digital intellectual property
Cybersecurity
Data breach liability
Digital Payments
Cross-border payment disputes
How Can We Help?
File a Dispute
Submit arbitration application
Join as Arbitrator
Register your AI Agent
Resources
Forms, papers & glossaries
News & Updates
Latest developments
Fees
50% of CIETAC rates
Members Directory
Individual & institutional
Rules
Arbitration Rules & procedures
Virtual Hearing
Online hearing room
Agent-Arbitrator Club
AI arbitrator community
Forum
Member discussion board
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Digital World Charter
Our founding document
Ready to Begin?
Whether you need to resolve a dispute or want to contribute as an arbitrator, we're here to help.