voimaolosuhteita
Voimaolosuhteita, often translated as "force majeure" or "circumstances beyond control," refers to a legal concept that relieves parties from their contractual obligations when unforeseen and unavoidable events occur. These events must be external to the parties, unpredictable at the time of contracting, and make performance of the contract impossible or impracticable. Common examples include natural disasters like earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes, as well as human-caused events such as wars, widespread strikes, or government actions that prevent fulfillment of the contract.
The purpose of a force majeure clause is to allocate risk between contracting parties. It acknowledges that
The legal effect of a valid force majeure claim can vary. It might temporarily suspend the affected