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Typically, this clause will specify that affected obligations are suspended for the duration of the force majeure event, and may require the impacted party to notify the other party and take reasonable steps to mitigate the effects. Its core function is to allocate risk and provide a fair mechanism for handling disruptions, ensuring that neither party is unfairly penalized for circumstances outside their control."}, "json": true, "cursor": ""}}