Any failure by a party to comply with the terms of the Contract which is attributable solely to Force Majeure shall not be regraded as a failure to perform its obligation(s). For the purpose of this Section, Force Majeure shall mean any event beyond the reasonable control or a party and shall include (but not be limited to) war, civil commotion, strike, storm, tidal wave, flood, epidemic, explosion, fire, lightning or earthquake.
If due to any cause beyond the control of SELLER his ability to deliver oil at the loading port concerned is decreased or diminished, SELLER shall be entitled to reduce or suspend deliveries, at SELLER’s discretion and such reduction or suspension shall not give rise to any claim, whatsoever, by BUYER.
