# Force Majeure Agreement
**This Force Majeure Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into on this [Date] by and between:**
**[Party A Name]**
[Party A Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Party A")
AND
**[Party B Name]**
[Party B Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
(Hereinafter referred to as "Party B")
**WHEREAS**, the parties have entered into a contract dated [Original Contract Date] (the "Original Contract") for [Description of the Agreement under Original Contract];
**WHEREAS**, the parties recognize that unforeseen events may arise that can alter or prevent the ability of the parties to perform their obligations under the Original Contract;
**NOW, THEREFORE**, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
## 1. Definition of Force Majeure
**"Force Majeure"** shall mean any event or circumstance that is beyond the reasonable control of a party, which may include, but is not limited to:
- Acts of God (e.g., earthquakes, floods, storms)
- War, riots, or civil commotion
- Government actions or regulations
- Labor disputes or strikes
- Fire, explosion, or other catastrophic events
- Epidemics or pandemics
## 2. Notification
The affected party must notify the other party in writing within [Ten (10)] days of becoming aware of the Force Majeure event. The notice must include:
- A description of the event
- A statement asserting that the event is a Force Majeure event
- The expected duration of the inability to perform obligations
## 3. Obligations of the Parties
Upon occurrence of a Force Majeure event:
- The obligations of the affected party under the Original Contract shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure event.
- The affected party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to mitigate the effects of the Force Majeure event.
- If the Force Majeure event continues for a period exceeding [Thirty (30)] days, either party may terminate the Original Contract upon providing written notice to the other party.
## 4. No Liability
Neither party shall be liable for any breach of the Original Contract arising out of Force Majeure events. This includes, but is not limited to, any loss or damage suffered by either party as a direct or indirect result of the Force Majeure event.
## 5. Governing Law
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [State/Country].
## 6. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.
## 7. Amendments
This Agreement may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by both parties.
## 8. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is found to be unenforceable or invalid, such provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary so that the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
## IN WITNESS WHEREOF
The parties hereto have executed this Force Majeure Agreement as of the date first above written.
**[Party A Name]**
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
[Name and Title]
**[Party B Name]**
_____________________________
Signature
_____________________________
[Name and Title]
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**Date Signed:** [Date]
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**Note**: This document template is provided for general informational purposes only and is not a substitute for legal advice. Parties are encouraged to consult with a legal professional before entering into any agreements.