Contract & Arbitration

Access essential professional resources from the Green Coffee Association, including contract terms, arbitration FAQs, warehouse guidelines, FSMA compliance templates, and industry best practices.

Contract Terms & Conditions

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Charter Document

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Arbitration Rules

Frequently asked questions and answers regarding GCA Arbitrations and Procedures.

Is it necessary to be a member of the GCA to arbitrate?

It is not necessary to be a member to arbitrate, however, being a member means paying lower arbitration fees.

What are the advantages of GCA arbitration?

Arbitration is an impartial and inexpensive method for resolving disputes between contract parties. GCA members have saved significant amounts of money by using GCA arbitrations instead of more costly legal proceedings.

Who initiates an arbitration, the buyer or the seller, and how?

Either party to a contract may demand arbitration on any tendered portion of a contract, unless provided for otherwise in the contract. Demands for arbitration forms are available at the GCA offices. One party files and the other is given the opportunity to answer. If both parties agree on a statement of the facts and issues in dispute, they may file jointly. After all statements and replies have been submitted, the Secretary convenes an arbitration panel to conduct an arbitration.

GCA Rules of Arbitration (Download PDF)