8. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 9 of this article, this Law applies irrespective of the basis upon which the conciliation is carried out, including agreement between the parties whether reached before or after a dispute has arisen, an obligation established by law, or a direction or suggestion of a court, arbitral tribunal or competent governmental entity.
8. 以本条第9款的规定为准，不论调解以何为依据，包括以当事人在争议发生前或发生后达成的协议为依据、以法律规定的义务为依据或者以法院、仲裁庭或主管政府实体的指示或建议为依据，本法均适用。