Article 1 - Application of the Rules

1. These Rules apply to conciliation of disputes arising out of or relating to a contractual or other legal relationship where the parties seeking an amicable settlement of their dispute have agreed that the UNCITRAL Conciliation Rules apply.

2. The parties may agree to exclude or vary any of these Rules at any time.

3. Where any of these Rules is in conflict with a provision of law from which the parties cannot derogate, that provision prevails.