[Verse 1] Sarah's software launch was set for May Servers ready, team had worked all day Then the earthquake hit, power lines went down Force majeure saved her when disaster came around The contract clause she thought she'd never need Protected both parties from this unforeseeable deed [Chorus] Force majeure, when the world falls apart Unforeseeable, extraordinary from the start Beyond control, no one could prevent Natural disasters, wars, or government Force majeure, it's your safety net When the unexpected happens, don't forget [Verse 2] Three elements make the clause take hold Unforeseeability, that's the first we're told External causes, not from either side Beyond control, though both parties tried But drafting matters, every single word Generic language leaves protection blurred [Chorus] Force majeure, when the world falls apart Unforeseeable, extraordinary from the start Beyond control, no one could prevent Natural disasters, wars, or government Force majeure, it's your safety net When the unexpected happens, don't forget [Verse 3] COVID hit in twenty-twenty's spring Pandemic clauses weren't a standard thing Some contracts listed plagues and disease Others failed when courts would disagree Specific language beats the general rule When crisis strikes, precision is your tool [Bridge] Notice requirements, mitigation too Time limits matter in what parties do Can't just claim force majeure and walk away Must try to minimize the delay Good faith efforts, document every step Or lose protection when push comes to shove [Chorus] Force majeure, when the world falls apart Unforeseeable, extraordinary from the start Beyond control, no one could prevent Natural disasters, wars, or government Force majeure, it's your safety net When the unexpected happens, don't forget [Outro] In your contracts, think of what could be Cyber attacks or regulatory spree Draft with care, be specific in your scope Force majeure gives both parties hope When the unexpected comes to play Let good drafting save the day
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