Contracts & ExecutionQuestion 64 of 1605
A contract clause that shifts responsibility for delays outside the contractor's control to the owner is called:
a.A force majeure clause
b.A liquidated damages clause
c.An indemnification clause
d.A no-damage-for-delay clause
Explanation
A force majeure clause excuses a party from performance when extraordinary events beyond their control (weather, acts of God, pandemics) prevent timely completion. It protects the contractor from delay damages.
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