Please read the following carefully and check that you understand and agree below.
1. I have applied and intend to participate in
a program offered and/or coordinated by Unitarian Universalist College of
Social Justice (“UUCSJ”) in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a program of the
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, Inc. (“UUSC”) operated in association
with the Unitarian Universalist Association (“UUA”).
2. Deposits and Refunds - My deposit and payment for this program will be used
toward the costs of travel, food, lodging. Deposits will not be refunded after
the application deadline for this program. Balance payments will not be
refunded less than 30 days before the beginning of the program. I agree to
reimburse UUCSJ for any expenses incurred on my behalf in connection with this
program. I accept responsibility for any additional costs incurred during the
program. If the program is cancelled, I understand I will not be reimbursed for
any of my costs beyond my participation fee.
3. Risks of Travel - International Travel, especially in the developing world,
poses risks. These can include but are not limited to, the hazards of travel by
various means of conveyance; the hazards of politically unstable areas, the
dangers of civil disturbances and war; the forces of nature; unfamiliar or
different terrain, language, climate, food and drink, customs, social and
sexual mores, safety practices and regulations, communications, criminal
activity, law enforcement activity, disability access, road conditions, driving
practices, disease risks, lack of sanitary food and water; acts or omissions of
UUCSJ, UUSC or UUA and/or agents, employees, officers, trustees, directors,
associates, affiliated companies, subcontractors, or cooperating agencies or
organizations (collectively, “Associated Persons”); and accidents or illness in
places without access to medical facilities, transportation, and/or means of
rapid evacuation or assistance. I understand that it is my responsibility to
research and evaluate the risks I may face in this UUCSJ program and I
voluntarily assume any risk and liability. I assume all risk posed by this
program, including personal injury, illness, property loss or damage or death.
I release, discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless UUCSJ, UUSC, UUA
and all Associated Persons from any liability or loss related to this program.
4. Rules - I agree to abide by all rules and regulations of UUCSJ and its
staff, along with the laws at the place(s) of the program. I agree to act in a
manner which does not adversely affect my health, safety or welfare or those of
others. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the program, being sent
home at my own cost, and forfeiting program fees. I agree UUCSJ has the right
to do this and will reimburse UUCSJ for costs associated with expulsion from
the program and early travel home. I understand that use of recreational or
illegal drugs, possession of weapons or sexual harassing behavior are
explicitly prohibited during this program.
5. Early Departure - If I leave this program before it’s completion, I agree
that I will notify the program leader in writing in advance and take full
responsibility for my well being. I will be responsible for my own costs,
including travel and will forfeit my program fee.
6. In case of Emergency - UUCSJ will notify the person(s) I have listed as
emergency contacts in my registration. If I am unable to make medical decisions
for myself, a UUCSJ representative may make those decisions on my behalf. I am
solely responsible for costs of medical treatment during or resulting from the
program.
*3. 7. Medical Disclosure - I understand that
I assume full responsibility for any undisclosed medical or emotional issues.
If I do not make a medical or physical need known at least 14 days before the
program begins, this may delay or cancel my participation in the program.
8. Photo, Video and Quote Release - I release the UUCSJ the right to use any
photos or videos taken during the program for any purpose, internal or external
to UUCSJ and its parent organizations. Any quotes of mine taken from the
program, my application or evaluation thereof may be similarly used.
9. Invalidity. Should any of the provisions of this Agreement and Release, or
portions thereof, be found to be invalid by any court of competent
jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement and Release shall nonetheless
remain in full force and effect. This Agreement and Release shall be construed
under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
10. I understand that UUCSJ staff will not be responsible for administering my medications, and that I will be responsible for taking them in accordance with the above instructions.
11. I understand that I may have access to over-the-counter medications, such as analegesics and antihistamines, which I will be able to utilize at my own discretion.