Agreement to Mediate

This is an agreement between _______________________, _____________________, and _____________________ (the Parties).

The Parties agree to enter into mediation in good faith, and with a sincere desire to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of their differences regarding ___________________________.

Deadline

The undersigned Parties agree to set aside ___________ full days for mediation sessions. The sessions shall begin on ________________________ and end no later than _________________________.

Logistics

The mediation sessions will be conducted from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in Room __________ of Building (Bureau of Reclamation) at the Denver Federal Center.

Provisions

The provisions of this agreement are as follows:

1. The mediators are neutral third-party facilitators who will guide the Parties through a process designed to help them reach their own settlement. The mediators will not make decisions about "right" or "wrong" or tell the Parties what to do.
2. Mediators do not offer legal advice nor do they provide legal counsel. Each party is advised to consult with appropriate attorneys for legal advice and about her/his right to legal representation.
3. For mediation to work, the Parties agree and understand that open and honest communications are essential. Accordingly, all written and oral communications, negotiations and statements made in the course.of mediation will be treated as privileged discussions and are absolutely confidential.

The mediators will not reveal to anyone the names of the Parties or anything discussed in mediation unless expressly requested to do so by the Parties. It is understood that the mediators are not required to maintain confidentiality if they have reason to believe that any party is in danger of bodily or egregious psychological harm, or if criminal activity is divulged.

I have read, understood, and agreed of my own free will and without coercion to each of the provisions of this agreement.