definiens: means any circumstances beyond the reasonable control of eitherparty including, without limitation, any strike, lock - out, or other form of industrial action . If either party is affected by ForceMajeure, it shall forthwith notify the other party of the nature and extent thereof . Neither party shall be deemed to be in breachof this AGREEMENT, or otherwise be liable to the other, by reason of any delay in performance, or the non - performance, ofany of its obligations under this AGREEMENT, to the extent that such delay or non - performance is due to any Force Majeureof which it has notified the other party, and the time for performance of that obligation shall be extended accordingly . If theForce Majeure in question prevails for a continuous period in excess of six ( 6 ) months, the parties shall enter into bona fidediscussions with a view to alleviating its effects, or to agreeing upon such alternative arrangements as may be fair andreasonable