24. Force Majeure
24.1
Where a Force Majeure occurs, or is reasonably likely to occur, a party shall not be liable to the extent that it is delayed in or prevented from performing its obligations under the Contract due to Force Majeure, and the obligations of the Parties shall be suspended for the duration of the Force Majeure event, provided that the affected party:
24.1.1 promptly notifies the other party of the Force Majeure event and its expected duration.
24.1.2 uses reasonable endeavours to minimise the effects of the event of Force Majeure; and
24.1.3 keeps the other party informed of the status of the event and its impact on the performance of the Agreement.
24.2
If, due to Force Majeure, a party:
24.2.1 is or is likely to be unable to perform its obligations under the Agreement or
24.2.2 is or is likely to be delayed in or prevented from performing its obligations for a continuous period of more than 28 Business Days;
the Parties shall endeavour to renegotiate the Contract in good faith to achieve, as nearly as possible its original commercial intent. However, should this not be possible, the Council shall have the option, to terminate this Contract on written notice.
24.3
No fees shall be due for any period during which a Party is prevented from performing its obligations in connection with this Contract due to a Force Majeure event.
