Common use of Adjustment of Contract Clause in Contracts

Adjustment of Contract. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, STATE may, pursuant to Oregon law, make adjustments in the contract when major catastrophes or significant changes in state or federal law after the date of this contract materially affect the volume and value of timber, or project work to be done, as specified in the section titled, "Project Work," under the contract. Major catastrophes or events beyond the reasonable control of the parties are defined as windstorms, floods, fire, or other acts of God, or significant changes in state or federal law, which are beyond the control of PURCHASER and in no way connected with negligent acts or omissions of PURCHASER, its officers, employees, agents, or subcontractors. Market conditions shall not be considered a reason for contract adjustments. Such adjustments may be made to place the parties in their original status under the contract insofar as possible; provided, however, that any loss or cost to PURCHASER is in no way recoverable from third parties by PURCHASER and that PURCHASER make written application to STATE within 30 days after discovery of the damage done by the catastrophe. If, prior to acceptance of project work, a catastrophe (as defined above) caused by a single event results in additional project work for PURCHASER involving an additional estimated cost of more than: (1) $500 for sales less than one-half million board feet; (2) $1,000 for sales of one-half million to three million board feet; or