Learn what Force Majeure Clauses are with examples and samples. We've created a guide to the most common clauses found in contracts to explore in 2022.This clause generally serves to excuse a party from performing under an agreement if an event occurs that is beyond the reasonable control of such party. Below is an example of a notification letter declaring that a force majeure event has occurred in a commercial transaction. The advisability of including a force majeure provision in a contract is addressed below. The current COVID19 pandemic may result in debtors asserting payment defenses to loans and other contractual obligations based on force majeure. Force majeure is a clause included in contracts to remove liability for unforeseeable and unavoidable catastrophes interrupting the expected timeline.