1.1. These Rules ("PPR") govern all pretrial process in all actions filed after January 1, 2012 that are part of the pilot project. They will be applied only to business actions as defined in Appendix A. Inclusion in the pilot project will be determined based on the contents of the complaint at the commencement of the action. 1.2. The PPR are not meant to be a complete set of rules. The Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure ("CRCP") will govern except to the extent that there is an inconsistency, in which case the PPR will take precedence. 1.3. At all times, the court and the parties shall address the action in ways designed to assure that the process and the costs are proportionate to the needs of the case. The proportionality factors include, for example and without limitation: amount in controversy, and complexity and importance of the issues at stake in the litigation. This proportionality rule is fully applicable to all discovery, including the discovery of electronically stored information. This proportionality rule shall shape the process of the case in order to achieve a just, timely, efficient and cost effective determination of all actions. 1.4. Continuances and extensions are strongly disfavored. Absent extraordinary circumstances, motions for continuances or extensions will be denied by the court upon receipt and without waiting for a response. Stipulated motions by the parties to continue or extend are not binding on the court and parties should assume the motion will be denied. Colo. Civ. Acc. Pilot Proj. 1