UNIDROIT Principles 2016 · articles 6.2.1–6.2.3 and 7.1.7All demonstrations

Hardship vs Force Majeure

One crisis, two tracks. Hardship keeps the contract standing and opens renegotiation. Force majeure excuses a non-performance — and still leaves termination and interest. Pick a scenario and see which branches are open, closed, or left to the tribunal.

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