13.1. Binding Arbitration (Primary Method):
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its formation, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be in Dover, Delaware, United States, and the arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.2. Small-Claims Court Exception:
Notwithstanding the above, either party may elect to have a claim heard in a small claims court in Delaware, Unites States if the monetary amount in dispute qualifies for small-claims jurisdiction there. Election of this small claims option must be made in writing and filed during the applicable limitations period.

13.3. Waiver of Certain Legal Rights:
By agreeing to arbitration, both parties waive their right to try any dispute before a judge or jury, except in cases where small-claims court is invoked. The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive, exemplary, or non-monetary relief unless permitted under applicable law.

13.1. Binding Arbitration (Primary Method):
Any dispute, controversy, or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement, including its formation, validity, interpretation, performance, breach, or termination, shall be finally resolved by binding arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association (AAA) under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. The seat of arbitration shall be in Dover, Delaware, United States, and the arbitration shall be conducted in English. The arbitrator’s award shall be final and binding, and judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.

13.2. Small-Claims Court Exception:
Notwithstanding the above, either party may elect to have a claim heard in a small claims court in Delaware, Unites States if the monetary amount in dispute qualifies for small-claims jurisdiction there. Election of this small claims option must be made in writing and filed during the applicable limitations period.

13.3. Waiver of Certain Legal Rights:
By agreeing to arbitration, both parties waive their right to try any dispute before a judge or jury, except in cases where small-claims court is invoked. The arbitrator shall have no authority to award punitive, exemplary, or non-monetary relief unless permitted under applicable law.