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   What You Can Do to Protect Yourself Against Binding Mandatory Arbitration Agreements
How do I get a credit card without a binding arbitration agreement? How do I buy a car without signing an arbitration agreement? Read this for answers to these questions and more advice.
By: Public Citizen
  
   
   Arbitration Agreements: The Consumer's Perspective This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What is an arbitration agreement? What is binding arbitration? How much does it cost the consumer to go to arbitration? What if the consumer can't buy a product without signing an arbitration agreement? Answers to these questions and more are in this brochure.

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By: Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
  
   
   Mediation: Another Method for Resolving Disputes This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page.
What is mediation? How does mediation work? Who pays for the mediation? What are the benefits of mediation? Find answers to these questions and more in this brochure.

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By: Alabama Center for Dispute Resolution
  
   
   10 Tips for Car Buyers (Separate Website)
Read this information for ten useful tips to use when buying a car - including how to avoid binding mandatory arbitration in the contract.
By: CallBeforeYouBuy.com
  
   
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