Chapter I: Scope

Rule 1: Application of Rules

(1) These Rules shall apply to any conciliation proceeding conducted pursuant to the ICSID Additional Facility Rules.

(2) The parties may agree to modify the application of any of these Rules other than Rules 1-9.

(3) If any of these Rules, or any agreement pursuant to paragraph (2), conflicts with a provision of law from which the parties cannot derogate, that provision shall prevail.

(4) The applicable ICSID Additional Facility Conciliation Rules are those in force on the date of filing the request for conciliation, unless the parties agree otherwise.