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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 Vermont, as in many jurisdictions, an 'Act of God' refers to unforeseen natural events that are beyond human control, such as earthquakes, tsunamis, or hurricanes. These events can potentially relieve parties from their contractual obligations if they prevent performance. This concept is often encapsulated in a 'force majeure' clause within contracts. A force majeure clause typically outlines the conditions under which parties may be excused from performing their contractual duties due to such extraordinary events. Vermont does not have specific statutes that govern Acts of God in contracts; instead, the interpretation and enforcement of force majeure clauses are generally left to the courts. The courts will look at the language of the contract to determine whether the event qualifies as an Act of God and whether it legitimately prevents contractual performance. It is important for parties to a contract to carefully draft and review force majeure clauses to ensure clarity on what events are covered and the consequences thereof.

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