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System 01 · NES
Neutral Evaluation
System
Every dispute needs clarity before any action is taken. The NES delivers that clarity — structured, independent, INDS™ governed.
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Independent Neutral Evaluation INE™
11-section NER report · INDS™ governed
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Clarity Snapshot™ $200
Fast-track evaluation · 3–5 business days
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Clarity DeepView™ $800
Comprehensive · Complex disputes · 7–12 days
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Standing Neutral
Prevention from contract execution · DRB · On-call
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INDS™ Methodology
6 stages · 7 principles · 4 sub-frameworks · 8 quality standards
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NES System Overview
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$200Clarity Snapshot™ from
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3–5days delivery
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System 02 · DRS
Dispute Resolution
System
Seven instruments. One methodology. Arbitration is always last resort.
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Mediation $800
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Expert Determination $2,000
Binding · Technical questions · 4–8 weeks
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Independent Neutral Evaluation INE™11-section NER report · INDS™ governed→ Standing NeutralPrevention from contract execution→ INDS™ Methodology6 stages · 7 principles · 4 sub-frameworks→Who We Serve
For General CounselDedicated neutral · Unlimited INE™→ For Global CorporationsGC Retainer · CPRS™ · Priority 48h→ For SMEs — from $2,500Fixed-fee · 60-day target→ For Lawyers & Legal Firms→ For Construction & Infrastructure→ For International Trade→Dispute Resolution ▾
Resolution Instruments
MediationFrom $800 · Singapore Convention · 56+ countries→ Expert DeterminationBinding · From $2,000 · Technical questions→ Neutral ChairingMulti-party · Governance sessions→ ArbitrationLast resort · NY Convention · 164 countries→Prevention
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