A boilerplate clause that suspends performance of obligations where a party is prevented from performing by events outside its control. Guidance is provided on using the clause under the laws of China and England and Wales.

This clause is adapted from a boilerplate clause designed for use in documents governed by English law (see Standard Clause, Force majeure).

This standard clause is available in Chinese. To download a Word version of this standard document in Chinese, click Standard Clause, Force Majeure: China (Chinese Language Version).