Legal Concept Explained
Force Majeure
“An 'act of God' clause that frees parties from penalties if an unforeseen disaster makes fulfilling the contract impossible.”
Formal Legal Definition
A contract provision that excuses one or both parties from fulfilling their contractual obligations upon the occurrence of extraordinary, unforeseeable events beyond their reasonable control (such as war, pandemics, or natural disasters).
How It Appears in Actual Contracts
'Neither party shall be liable for delay or failure to perform its obligations if caused by events beyond its reasonable control, including natural disasters, acts of war, or nationwide telecommunication failures.'
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