Force Majeure is an event or circumstance beyond the reasonable control of either party which prevents, delays, or interferes with the performance of any obligation under this Agreement. A Force Majeure event includes but is not limited to, any act of God, flood, drought, earthquake, storm, epidemic, pandemic, war, civil unrest, terrorism, government action, industrial action, or any other event beyond the control of the parties.
If either party is affected by a Force Majeure event, that party will promptly notify the other party in writing, providing details of the event and the expected impact on their ability to perform their obligations under this Agreement. The affected party will use all reasonable efforts to overcome the effects of the Force Majeure event and to minimise any delay or disruption to the performance of their obligations.
During the period that the Force Majeure event continues, the affected party’s obligations under this Agreement (other than the obligation to make payment) will be suspended, and the affected party will be granted an extension of time for performance equal to the duration of the event. If the Force Majeure event continues for a period of more than thirty (30) days, either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party.
The parties acknowledge and agree that this Force Majeure clause is intended to apply to the maximum extent permitted by law and that the affected party will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform any of its obligations under this Agreement resulting from a Force Majeure event.