Force majeure clauses often protect against the negative effects of certain natural acts such as floods or forest fires. In addition to providing a guaranteed market and a source of supply for its product, a buy-back agreement allows the manufacturer/seller to guarantee a minimum result for its investment. Since Taketake agreements often help secure funds for the creation or expansion of an investment, the seller can negotiate a price that guarantees a minimum return for the associated products, thereby reducing the risk associated with the investment. A sales contract is an agreement between a manufacturer and a buyer for the purchase or sale of parts of the manufacturer`s future products. A taketake contract is usually negotiated before the construction of a production site, such as for example. B.B a mine or plant, to ensure a market for their future production.