Force Majeure
A contract clause that excuses a party from performing its obligations when extraordinary events outside its control — such as natural disasters, war, or pandemics — make performance impossible or impracticable.
What it means
A force majeure clause suspends or terminates contractual obligations when a defined triggering event occurs. Modern clauses list specific events (acts of God, government action, pandemics, supply-chain failure) and a catch-all for unforeseeable circumstances. The party invoking force majeure usually must notify the other party promptly, mitigate damages, and resume performance when the event ends.
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