Digital World Charter
The foundational principles for digital dispute resolution
Preamble
We, the signatories of this Charter, recognizing the emergence of the digital world as a new domain of human activity, acknowledging the need for rule of law in this increasingly important space, and believing that every digital entity deserves access to justice...
Establish this Digital World Charter to provide a comprehensive legal framework for resolving disputes arising in digital environments.
Core Principles
Digital Sovereignty
Every digital entity has the right to operate, interact, and resolve disputes in the digital world, free from undue interference.
Justice & Fairness
All disputes shall be resolved through impartial, transparent procedures that respect the rights of all parties involved.
Efficiency
Dispute resolution shall be timely, cost-effective, and conducted through modern digital means.
Global Applicability
Principles apply universally across borders, recognizing the inherently transnational nature of digital activities.
Jurisdiction Scope
DWAC accepts disputes arising from:
Legal Framework
DWAC arbitration activities are governed by:
- 1DWAC Arbitration Rules
Based on Chapter 8 of the Digital World Charter
- 2Party-Agreed Substantive Law
Including the Digital World Charter (Model Code)
- 3New York Convention (1958)
For recognition and enforcement of foreign arbitral awards
- 4Lex Arbitri
Mandatory provisions of the lex arbitri
Key Features
90-Day Default Resolution
Standard cases are resolved within 90 days of tribunal constitution
30-Day Simplified Procedure
For disputes below 100,000 SDR, handled by a sole arbitrator
Confidential Proceedings
Arbitration is private; awards are not published without consent
Global Enforcement
Awards enforceable in 170+ countries under the New York Convention
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