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An Act of God is a natural force outside of human control (such as an earthquake, tsunami, or hurricane), and may relieve a party or parties to a contract or agreement from having to perform their obligations. Such Acts of God are often addressed in a force majeure clause, which typically appears near the end of the contract or agreement.

In Indiana, as in many other jurisdictions, an 'Act of God' refers to natural events that are outside human control and cannot be anticipated or prevented, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or hurricanes. These events may relieve parties from their contractual obligations if they prevent performance. This concept is often encapsulated in a 'force majeure' clause within contracts. Force majeure clauses are designed to outline the conditions under which parties can be excused from performing their contractual duties without penalty if certain unforeseen events occur. Indiana courts typically enforce these clauses according to their terms, so the specific language of the clause is crucial in determining the outcome. It is important for parties to a contract in Indiana to carefully draft and review force majeure clauses to ensure they understand the implications of such events on their contractual responsibilities.

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