17. FORCE MAJEURE
17.1 Neither the Customer nor the Contractor shall be liable for any failure or delay in its performance under this Agreement as a consequence of causes which are beyond its reasonable control, including but not limited to, acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, fires, floods, earthquakes, riots, wars, sabotage, labor shortages or disputes, and governmental actions, provided that the delayed Party: (a) promptly gives the other Party written notice of such cause; and (b) uses its reasonable efforts to correct such failure or delay in its performance.
17.2 If such delay or failure persists for more than 30 (thirty) days, then either Party has the right to forthwith terminate this Agreement by sending a written termination notice to the other Party.