Force Majeure Notice
This Notice can be used to notify another party that a force majeure event, or an event outside of one's reasonable control, has affected performance of contractual obligations, and to suggest an alternative course of action.
Last updated October 23, 2025
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What is a force majeure notice?
What is a force majeure notice?
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When should you use a force majeure notice?
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What should be in a force majeure notice?
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The Legal Risk Score of a Force Majeure Notice Template is Low
Our legal team have marked this document as low risk considering:
- The document does not specify the types of events considered as force majeure, which might lead to disputes over what qualifies as a force majeure event.
- The document does not outline specific remedies or actions to be taken if the force majeure event continues for an extended period, potentially leaving parties without clear guidance on how to proceed.
- There is no mention of how the contract can be reviewed or amended in light of ongoing force majeure circumstances, which could restrict the parties' ability to adapt to changing situations.
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