Common use of Delay or Impossibility of Performance Clause in Contracts

Delay or Impossibility of Performance. The Contractor shall not be in default under this Contract if performance is delayed or made impossible by an act of God, flood, fire or similar events. In each such case, the delay or impossibility must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. If delay results from a subcontractor’s conduct, negligence or failure to perform, the Contractor shall not be excused from compliance with the terms and obligations of this Contract.