🛑 What Types of Events Qualify as Force Majeure?
Some of the most common examples include:
🌍 Natural Disasters:
Earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, severe storms
⚔️ Armed Conflicts or Violence:
War, civil unrest, terrorism, riots, insurrections
🦠 Health Emergencies:
Pandemics, epidemics, major viral outbreaks that disrupt business or mobility
🔌 Infrastructure or Technological Failures:
Large-scale power outages, internet blackouts, critical server crashes, cyberattacks
🚫 Government-Imposed Restrictions:
Lockdowns, embargoes, legal restrictions or forced shutdowns by public authorities
🔍 How Does It Affect the Agreement?
When a Force Majeure event occurs:
✅ The affected party is not considered in breach of contract
⏳ Obligations and deadlines may be temporarily suspended
📬 Both parties are expected to communicate formally about the situation
🔄 Once normalcy returns, contractual obligations resume
🛡️ How Does This Apply to UMW Recordings, Inc.?
UMW Recordings, Inc. includes a Force Majeure clause to protect both the company and the user during uncontrollable circumstances that prevent the platform from operating normally, such as:
Payment delays
Postponed music releases
Interrupted royalty reports
Platform downtime
Technical support delays
🎯 In Summary:
Category | Examples 📌 |
🌋 Natural Events | Floods, earthquakes, hurricanes |
⚔️ Human Conflicts | War, terrorism, civil disorder |
🦠 Health Crises | COVID-19, pandemics, lockdowns |
🔌 System Failures | Blackouts, server crashes, cyberattacks |
🚫 Legal Restrictions | Government-imposed shutdowns or limitations |