Below is an example of a notification letter declaring that a force majeure event has occurred in a commercial transaction. Force majeure events generally can be divided into two basic groups: natural events and political events.Using a force majeure clause involves identifying potential risks and developing alternative strategies to minimize their effects on contract performance. What is force majeure? Force majeure is a contract clause that removes liability for catastrophic, unforeseen events that prevent participants from fulfilling obligations. A force majeure clause is a contract provision that may excuse one party's failure to perform in the event of certain circumstances.