Legal Term
film production location agreement force majeure weather delay compensation
Legal Definition
A contractual provision in a film production location agreement that allocates financial responsibility and compensation when weather events qualifying as force majeure cause delays in production, specifying which party bears costs or receives payment during such interruptions.
In Plain English
It's a part of a movie filming contract that explains who pays or gets paid if bad weather stops production on a location, helping avoid disputes over money lost during delays.
Example in a Contract
Force Majeure Weather Delay Compensation Clause: 'In the event that production is delayed due to weather conditions constituting Force Majeure, Producer shall notify Owner in writing within 24 hours. During such delay, Producer shall not be liable for additional location fees, but may, at its sole discretion, provide compensation to Owner up to $1,000 per day for demonstrable lost revenue, subject to submission of documentation within 5 business days. All other costs incidental to the delay shall be borne by the party incurring them.'
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