Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, if, without showing sufficient cause, (a) the claimant fails to communicate his or her statement of claim in accordance with Section 42A506(a) , the arbitral tribunal shall terminate the proceedings; (b) the respondent fails to communicate his or her statement of defense or the claimant has failed to communicate his or her statement of reply (where applicable) , in accordance with Section 42A506(a) , the arbitral tribunal may impose monetary sanctions on such party, and grant such party an extension of time to file a defense or reply. If such party remains in noncompliance with Section 42A506(a) after the
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extension has expired, the tribunal may enter a default award in favor of the opposing party; (c) any party fails to appear at a hearing or to produce documentary evidence, the arbitral tribunal may continue the proceedings and make the award on the evidence before it.