Civil Code Article 508
This English translation was last updated on 2021-01-20, but the Chinese text was amended on 2026-08-17. Later amendments may not be reflected in the translation — please refer to the Chinese text.
The undertaker takes the danger of damage or destruction of the work before its acceptance by the proprietor. If the proprietor delays accepting such work, the danger passes on to him.The undertaker is not responsible for loss or destruction by force majeure of materials provided by the proprietor.
中文原文 民法第508條
工作毀損、滅失之危險，於定作人受領前，由承攬人負擔，如定作人受領遲延者，其危險由定作人負擔。
定作人所供給之材料，因不可抗力而毀損、滅失者，承攬人不負其責。
定作人所供給之材料，因不可抗力而毀損、滅失者，承攬人不負其責。