Neither Fourlines Design Studio nor the client shall be considered in breach of this agreement for delays or failures to perform contractual obligations as a result of circumstances beyond their reasonable control.
Such circumstances include, but are not limited to, natural disasters, labour strikes, war, government shutdowns, epidemics, lockouts, industrial disputes, theft, vandalism, riots, transport delays, fire, power outages, failure attributable to hosting suppliers, nationwide internet disruptions, or any other major disruptions that cannot be reasonably anticipated or mitigated through due diligence.
If a force majeure event occurs, the affected party will promptly notify the other party in writing and will use commercially reasonable efforts to minimise the impact of the disruption. Contract obligations may be postponed by a period equal to the duration of the force majeure event.
Extraordinary events that qualify as force majeure will not be considered contract violations or breaches, and parties agree to negotiate revised timeframes for deliverables as needed. However, obligations to pay money already owed for services rendered are not suspended.
