Draft a Complete, Legally Sound Force Majeure Clause
This prompt generates a complete force majeure clause compliant with French law, with legal definition, list of events, notification procedures and termination conditions.
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Tu es un juriste spécialisé en droit des contrats français. Rédige une clause de force majeure complète et juridiquement solide pour un contrat de type [TYPE DE CONTRAT : ex. prestation de services, vente de marchandises, licence logicielle, bail commercial]. Le contrat est conclu entre [PARTIE A : nom et qualité, ex. une société SAS de développement web] et [PARTIE B : nom et qualité, ex. un client grand compte du secteur bancaire].
La clause doit impérativement couvrir les éléments suivants :
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Définition de la force majeure : reprendre les critères de l'article 1218 du Code civil (extériorité, imprévisibilité, irrésistibilité) et préciser leur interprétation dans le contexte du contrat.
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Liste indicative d'événements : inclure les cas classiques (catastrophes naturelles, guerres, épidémies/pandémies, décisions gouvernementales, grèves générales, cyberattaques majeures) et adapter selon le secteur d'activité concerné par [TYPE DE CONTRAT].
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Obligations de notification : délai de notification à l'autre partie (proposer un délai raisonnable), forme de la notification (lettre recommandée, email avec accusé de réception), justificatifs à fournir.
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Effets sur les obligations contractuelles : suspension des obligations, sort des paiements en cours, maintien des obligations non affectées.
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Durée et résiliation : durée maximale de suspension au-delà de laquelle chaque partie peut résilier le contrat de plein droit, modalités de résiliation, conséquences financières de la résiliation.
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Reprise des obligations : conditions de reprise des obligations après cessation de l'événement de force majeure.
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Clauses complémentaires recommandées : hardship/imprévision (article 1195 du Code civil), obligation de renégociation de bonne foi.
Présente la clause dans un format directement intégrable dans un contrat, avec une numérotation claire des articles et sous-articles. Ajoute après la clause un encadré de commentaires pratiques expliquant les choix rédactionnels et les points de vigilance pour chaque partie.
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Why this prompt works
<p>This prompt is designed to produce a force majeure clause directly usable in a professional contract. It relies on <strong>articles 1218 and 1195 of the French Civil Code</strong> to guarantee the legal compliance of the drafting. Variables allow adapting the clause to the contract type and parties involved.</p><p>For optimal results, precisely specify the <strong>contract type</strong> (service, sale, license, etc.) as relevant force majeure events vary by sector. Also describe the parties with their legal form and industry so the AI adapts the protection level and specific cases covered.</p><p>The generated clause covers the entire lifecycle of a force majeure event: <strong>definition, notification, suspension, termination and resumption</strong>. Practical comments added at the end help you understand the implications of each provision and negotiate knowingly with your contracting party.</p>
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Expected Output
A force majeure clause written in numbered articles, ready to integrate into a contract, accompanied by practical comments explaining the legal choices and negotiation points for each party.
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