Common use of Events of Force Majeure Clause in Contracts

Events of Force Majeure. Neither GRTC nor Contractor shall be liable for its failure to perform or for any delay in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that such performance is delayed or prevented by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, without its fault or negligence and that despite its reasonable efforts is unable to overcome (a “Force Majeure Event”). Either party’s right to be excused pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be conditioned upon the party experiencing the Force Majeure Event providing prompt written notice to the other party of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event. This written notification shall give a full and complete explanation of the Force Majeure Event and its cause, the status of the Force Majeure Event, and the actions the party is taking and proposes to take to overcome the Force Majeure Event. Subject to the foregoing conditions, events that may constitute Force Majeure Events include acts of God; unusually severe weather conditions; war; riots; requirements, actions or failures to act on the part of governmental authorities; inability despite due diligence to obtain required licenses, permits or approvals; fire; damage to or breakdown of necessary facilities; or unusual transportation delays or accidents. Strikes and other labor difficulties are not Force Majeure Events. The party experiencing the Force Majeure Event shall exercise due diligence to overcome any Force Majeure Event.

Events of Force Majeure. Neither GRTC nor Contractor shall be liable for its failure to perform or for any delay in performance of its obligations hereunder to the extent that such performance is delayed or prevented by circumstances beyond its reasonable control, without its fault or negligence and that despite its reasonable efforts is unable to overcome (a “Force Majeure Event”). Either party’s right to be excused pursuant to the preceding sentence shall be conditioned upon the party experiencing the Force Majeure Event providing prompt written notice to the other party of the occurrence of the Force Majeure Event. This written notification shall give a full and complete explanation of the Force Majeure Event and its cause, the status of the Force Majeure Event, and the actions the party is taking and proposes to take to overcome the Force Majeure Event. Subject to the foregoing conditions, events that may constitute Force Majeure Events include include, but are not limited to, acts of God; unusually severe weather conditions; war; riots; requirements, actions or failures to act on the part of governmental authorities; inability despite due diligence to obtain required licenses, permits or approvals; fire; damage to or breakdown of necessary facilities; or unusual transportation delays or accidents. Strikes and other labor difficulties are not Force Majeure Events. The party experiencing the Force Majeure Event shall exercise due diligence to overcome any Force Majeure Event.