Common use of Définition Clause in Contracts

Définition. (a) For the purposes of this Contract, “Force Majeure” means an event or circumstance or combination of events or circumstances which prevents the Party claiming Force Majeure (the „Affected Party‟) from performing its obligations under this Contract and which event or circumstance (i)which is beyond the reasonable control and not arising out of the default of the Affected Party; (ii) the Affected Party has been unable to overcome such circumstance or event by the exercise of due diligence and reasonable efforts, skill and care; and (iii) which has a Material Adverse Effect on the subsistence of this Contract. Such events or circumstances shall include, without limitation, the effect of any natural element or other acts of State or God, including but not limited to, fire, flood, earthquake, lightning, cyclone, landslides or other natural disasters, strikes or other industrial disturbances, war, riots, civil commotion, terrorist attacks, embargoes, blockades, revocation of approvals, no objections, consents, licenses granted by the Government, change of laws, action and / or order by statutory and/or Government authority, third party action or any other act of commission or omission or cause beyond the control of the party affected thereby.