Cancellation or Modification of an ESPE activity due to Force Majeure

In case of force majeure, the ESPE has the right to alter or cancel the ESPE activity without prior notice, however a notice of the occurrence shall be given by the ESPE as soon as reasonably possible. Force majeure shall mean any circumstance beyond the reasonable control of the ESPE which prevents or impedes the holding of the activity including, but not limited to, government action, war or hostilities, riot or civil commotion, plague or other epidemic such as SARS, bird flu, earthquake, flood, hurricane, cyclone, fire or other natural physical disaster, explosion, accident or breakdown, strike, lack of the usual means of transportation or terrorism. The ESPE shall not be liable for any direct or indirect, incidental or consequential damages, losses, expenditures or any other inconveniences or costs caused by such modification or cancellation of the activity.