THE MEDIATION RULES OF CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION ASSOCIATION (CIDRA) ARTICLE 25 - EXPENSES 1) The parties shall each be responsible for their own expenses and costs. 2) In addition, unless the parties agree to some other proportion or division of responsibility, the parties shall be responsible to pay their pro-rata share of the following expenses of the mediation proceedings: a) The fees of the mediator(s) to be stated separately as to each mediator and to be fixed by CIDRA in accordance with Article 26; b) Facilities Costs. c) The travel and other expenses incurred by the mediator(s); d) The costs of expert advice and of other assistance required by the mediator(s); e) The travel and other expenses of other individuals to the extent such expenses are approved by the mediator(s); f) Administrative fees and expenses of CIDRA. g) All expenses shall be paid in U.S. dollars unless CIDRA otherwise determines in writing.