Definition of Force Majeure Event. Each Party is excused from performing its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such performance is prevented by an act or event (a “Force Majeure Event”) whether or not foreseen, that: (i) is beyond the reasonable control of, and is not due to the fault or negligence of, such Party, and (ii) could not have been avoided by such Party’s exercise of due diligence, including, but not limited to, a labor controversy, strike, lockout, boycott, transportation stoppage, action of a court or public authority, fire, flood, earthquake, storm, war, civil strife, terrorist action, epidemic, or act of God; provided that a Force Majeure Event will not include economic hardship, changes in market conditions, or insufficiency of funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, a Force Majeure Event does not excuse any obligation to make any payment required by this Agreement and will not affect either Party’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.2.
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Samples: Master Services Agreement (REG Newco, Inc.), Master Services Agreement (REG Newco, Inc.), Biodiesel Purchase and Sale Agreement (Renewable Energy Group, Inc.)
Definition of Force Majeure Event. Each Party is excused from performing its obligations under this Agreement to the extent that such performance is prevented by an act or event (a “Force Majeure Event”) whether or not foreseen, that: (i) is beyond the reasonable control of, and is not due to the fault or negligence of, such Party, and (ii) could not have been avoided by such Party’s exercise of due diligence, including, but not limited to, a labor controversy, strike, lockout, boycott, transportation stoppage, action of a court or public authority, fire, flood, earthquake, storm, war, civil strife, terrorist action, epidemic, or act of God; provided that a Force Majeure Event will not include economic hardship, changes in market conditions, or insufficiency of funds. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, a Force Majeure Event does not excuse any obligation to make any payment required by this Agreement and will not affect either Party’s right to terminate this Agreement pursuant to Section 5.24.2.
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Samples: Feedstock Purchase and Sale Agreement (Renewable Energy Group, Inc.), Master Services Agreement (REG Newco, Inc.), Master Services Agreement (REG Newco, Inc.)