Define: Force Majeure
What does "Force Majeure" mean? The meaning differs based on the contract. We found 7 definitions across 6 companies in SEC filings.
Definition 1 (CHEVRON CORP, seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means an act of God, strike, lockout, or other industrial disturbance, act of the public enemy, act of terrorism, war, blockade, insurrection, public riot, epidemic, quarantine, landslide, lightning, frost, blizzard, earthquake, fire, storm, flood, explosion, governmental action, governmental delay, restraint or inaction, judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, unavailability of equipment, and any other cause, whether of the kind specifically enumerated above or otherwise, which is not reasonably within the control of the Party claiming suspension.
Source: CHEVRON CORP 10-Q
Definition 2 (AMGEN INC, seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means any occurrence beyond the reasonable control of a Party that prevents or substantially interferes with the performance by a Party of any of its obligations hereunder.
Source: AMGEN INC 10-K
Definition 3 (Arista Networks, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means any prevention, delay or stoppage due to any of the following: (i) strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions (not including a delay(s) in obtaining any building or construction permits required in order to construct the Base Building) and other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of Landlord (Limited Force Majeure), and (ii) acts of God, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, and other similar causes beyond the reasonable control of Landlord, but excluding financial inability by Landlord to perform.
Source: Arista Networks, Inc. S-1
Definition 4 (AppLovin Corp, seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means any prevention, delay or stoppage due to strikes, lockouts, labor disputes, acts of God, acts of war, terrorist acts, inability to obtain services, labor, or materials or reasonable substitutes therefor, governmental actions, civil commotions, fire or other casualty, delay in obtaining approvals, building permits and certificates of occupancy within normal time frames, and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the party obligated to perform, except with respect to the obligations imposed with regard to Rent and other charges to be paid by Tenant pursuant to this Lease.
Source: AppLovin Corp S-1
Definition 5 (BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/, seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means any bona fide event beyond the control of a Party (other than as a result of financial incapacity) and not caused by an act or omission of such Party or an Affiliate of such Party, in the nature of any government act, restriction, act of God, fire, war, terrorism, earthquake, regulation or control, inability to obtain labor or materials, lack or shortage of Gold Bullion , inability to obtain Gold Bullion due to market demand or market shortage, flood, embargo, sabotage, explosion, bank failure, insurrection, civil commotion, riot, general internet or wireless communication or power failure, or labor shortage or dispute that, in any such case, causes such Party to be unable to fulfill or to be delayed or restricted in the fulfillment of any duty or obligation hereunder.
Source: BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ S-1
Definition 6 (BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/, seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means circumstances or causes beyond the Mint s reasonable control, including, without limitation, acts or omissions or the failure to cooperate of the Customer and/or of third parties (including, without limitation, entities and/or individuals under their respective control, and/or their respective officers, directors, employees and/or other personnel and agents), fire or other casualty, act of God, strike or labour dispute, war or other violence, or any law, order or requirement of any governmental agency or authority.
Source: BANK OF MONTREAL /CAN/ S-1
Definition 7 (CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc., seen in 1 filing)
Force Majeure means strikes, acts of God, shortages of labor or materials, war, terrorist acts or breach or failure of any Data Systems, pandemics, civil disturbances and other causes beyond the reasonable control of the performing party.
Source: CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc. 10-K
Data extracted from 8 SEC EDGAR filings across 6 companies. Source: Material contracts (Exhibit 10) filed under Regulation S-K.
This page presents definitions found in actual SEC filings for informational purposes. The specific definition appropriate for your contract may vary based on jurisdiction, industry, and specific circumstances. Consult with a qualified attorney for legal advice.