Florida Statutes Title XXXIX. Commercial Relations § 684.0003. Definitions and rules of interpretation

(1) As used in this chapter, the term:

(2) A provision of this chapter, except s. 684.0039, which leaves the parties free to determine a certain issue, includes the right of the parties to authorize a third party, including an institution, to make that determination.

(3) A provision of this chapter which refers to the fact that the parties have agreed or that they may agree to a procedure refers to an agreement of the parties.  The agreement includes any arbitration rules referenced in that agreement.

(4) A provision of this chapter, other than in s. 684.0036(1) or s. 684.0043(2)(a), which refers to a claim also applies to a counterclaim, and a provision that refers to a defense also applies to a defense to such counterclaim.