Duty to Shorten or Avoid Delay Clause Samples

The "Duty to Shorten or Avoid Delay" clause requires parties to take reasonable steps to minimize or prevent unnecessary delays in fulfilling their contractual obligations. In practice, this means that if a delay becomes likely or occurs, the affected party must actively seek solutions, such as adjusting schedules, reallocating resources, or promptly notifying the other party to mitigate the impact. The core function of this clause is to encourage proactive management of potential setbacks, ensuring that both parties work collaboratively to keep the project or agreement on track and reduce the risk of extended timelines or additional costs.
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Duty to Shorten or Avoid Delay. In the event of a delay due to the foregoing causes or events, whether such delay is excused or not, the party delayed shall, at no cost to the other party, exercise due diligence to shorten and avoid the delay and shall keep the other party advised as to the continuance of the delay and steps taken to shorten or terminate the delay.
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