Shoutout to the subcontractor in Dallas who pointed out a vague 'force majeure' clause in my supply agreement last Tuesday.

He argued it only covered 'acts of God' like floods, but I think it should also cover material shortages from a port strike, so what specific terms do you all add to yours?

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the_abby27d ago

Acts of God" lol, my last contract was so vague I think it only covered actual lightning bolts from the sky. I got burned once and now my lawyer adds a whole list, like strikes, transport issues, and government stuff. Basically if it's a mess I can't control, it's in there. Makes the clause about three pages long, but it saves the headache later.

the_sage27d ago

Was that vague clause why you got burned before?

abby_murphy27d ago

Yeah, "actual lightning bolts from the sky" is such a perfect way to put it. I felt that in my soul. Getting burned once by vague wording is the worst teacher, but it sure does teach you. My lawyer's list sounds a lot like yours now, just pages of every possible disaster we could think of.