A contract can be terminated due to force majeure if the force majeure event makes it impossible to achieve the purpose of the contract. Force majeure is a contract clause that removes liability for catastrophic, unforeseen events that prevent participants from fulfilling obligations.Below is an example of a notification letter declaring that a force majeure event has occurred in a commercial transaction. A force majeure clause plays a significant role in shaping the parties' obligations under a contract, especially during unforeseen and uncontrollable events. A forcemajeure clause is contractual provision allocating the risk of loss if performance becomes impossible or impracticable.