(1)  Online mediation including pre-litigation mediation may be conducted at any stage of mediation under this Act, with the written consent of the parties including by the use of electronic form or computer networks but not limited to an encrypted electronic mail service, secure chat rooms or conferencing by video or audio mode or both.

   (2)  The process of online mediation shall be in such manner as may be specified.

   (3)  The conduct of online mediation shall be in the circumstances, which ensure that the essential elements of integrity of proceedings and confidentiality are maintained at all times and the mediator may take such appropriate steps in this regard as he deems fit.

   (4)  Subject to the other provisions of this Act, the mediation communications in the case of online mediation shall, ensure confidentiality of mediation.