Welcome to the World Leadership School Online Registration! This system provides a secure platform to register for WLS programs and complete your electronic health record in one place. 

This process includes the required Forms & Authorizations, and basic health and dietary information. Any adult participants understand that completing these forms involves your acceptance of binding contract terms. The information you share with us in this registration form will help us support you while on the program.

Please note that at any point, you can save your progress in the application to come back and complete it later:

• Click the Save button at the bottom of the page; A box will pop up where you can either create a JotForm account using Google, Facebook or email.
• You can also select “Skip Create an Account” where you will be able to enter your email address, and a link will be sent to you via email in order to access a draft of your application.

If you encounter any issues while filling out the necessary forms, please contact our office at info@worldleadershipschool.com. 

Payment Schedule

We have a tiered pricing structure where can offer private accommodations on a *first-come, first-served basis* for an additional fee. Please select your preference and the additional fee will be reflected in the final invoice:

$3,900 Solo Snoozer: I’d love a single room for some extra “me time” and I’m willing to pay the upcharge for a peaceful night’s sleep 

• Upon registration: deposit of $1000 due
• March 15: remaining payment of $2,900 due

$3,500 Roomie Rockstar:  I’m happy to share a room and embrace the bonding experience (plus, no extra cost for me!)

• Upon registration: deposit of $1000 due
  March 15: remaining payment of $2,500 due

World Leadership School PBC:

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks 

& Release and Indemnity Agreement

For the Participating Outside School Faculty Member

Introduction: Please read this entire Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement (hereafter, “Document”) carefully before signing. The participating outside school faculty member (hereafter sometimes “participant” or “participants”) must sign this Document. 

In consideration of the services of World Leadership School PBC, and its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers and all affiliated persons or entities, (individually and collectively referred to in this Document as “WLS”), in allowing me to participate in and assist with a WLS Program (hereafter “Program”), I acknowledge and agree as follows:

Activities, Risks and Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks:

Participating (whether attending, observing, assisting with, or actively participating) in WLS educational, instructional, adventure and/or recreational activities in the U.S. or in international locations includes risks.  Activities (which may be provided or led by WLS staff, contractors or others) may include, but are not limited to: scientific field research both on land and in water; hiking; trekking; camping; whitewater rafting, canoeing, sea kayaking or other boating; swimming, snorkeling, surfing and other water based activities; ziplining, canopy walking and use of high and low challenge courses; bicycling; wildlife observation; service work; interactive games and other sporting activities; socializing; host family stays or other accommodations; use of any equipment, facilities or premises; transportation in vans, planes, boats, buses and/or other vehicles to and from activities or otherwise; and, participant’s responsibilities associated with the activities or otherwise, including but not limited to: pre trip set-up, organization and supervision of student activities, meal preparation, cleaning, participating in meetings and trip scheduling, role modeling and administering paperwork (collectively referred to in this Document as “activities”).  Activities may be scheduled or unscheduled, supervised or unsupervised and include activities undertaken during participant’s free, independent and/or personal time.  I acknowledge that the inherent and other risks, hazards and dangers of the activities (sometimes collectively referred to in this Document as “risks”) can cause injury, damage, death or other loss to me or others. The following describes some, but not all, of the inherent risks:

U.S. or international travel. Travel can involve unique risks, such as political unrest, contact with unusual diseases, viruses or bacteria, exposure to contaminated food or water, dangerous road or travel conditions, thievery, assault, abduction and other risks. Participants may be subject to laws and legal systems in foreign countries that do not provide the same protections as the U.S. (or participant’s home country) legal system. 

Note: WLS considers geo-political issues but ultimately has no control over incidents of civil unrest, terrorism, diseases, health threats or other issues.  I understand I am responsible for conducting my own independent investigation through the U.S. State Department, U.S. Centers for Disease Control, World Health organization or other sources.

Judgment and decision-making. WLS staff, contractors or others, including participants, must make various judgments and decisions in a variety of environments that are, by their nature, imprecise and subject to error.  These risks include that the participant, or a co-participant, WLS staff member, contractor, or other person may misjudge a participant’s (or others) capabilities, health or physical condition, or misjudge some aspect of travel, instruction, work site safety, medical treatment, weather, terrain, route location or water level.

Personal health and participation. My mental, physical or emotional condition (including use or abuse of alcohol or prescription or non-prescription drugs), disclosed or undisclosed, known or unknown, combined with participation in the activities includes risks. Although WLS personnel will review my submitted medical information, WLS cannot anticipate or eliminate risks or complications posed by my mental, physical (including fitness level) or emotional condition. 

Geographic location. Activities may take place in remote locations, 2 hours or more from medical facilities, causing potential delays or difficulties in communication, transportation, evacuation and medical care. Additional delays can result if circumstances require transport back to the U.S. (or participant’s home country) for medical care. Medical facilities located outside the U.S. may be primitive or inadequate, and are frequently of a lower caliber than U.S. medical facilities. Although WLS staff or contractors may have access to wireless communication devices, use of these devices in any location (whether inside or outside the U.S.) can be unreliable and inconsistent.

Outdoor environment. These risks include travel in high altitude (up to or above 14,000 ft.), mountainous or wilderness terrain both on and off trail, and on land or water. Participants’ travel may be subject to: storms, including strong winds, rain, lightning or snow; tides, currents, waves or whitewater; extremely hot, humid or cold weather or water; fast moving rivers, oceans or other water bodies; falling rocks; falling or fallen timber; stinging, venomous or disease carrying animals, insects or microorganisms; poisonous plants; domestic or wild (including marine) animals and other natural or man-made hazards. Hazards (both on land and above and below water level) may not be marked or visible and weather is always unpredictable. 

Any active or physical activity.  These risks include the risk that a participant may overestimate their abilities or fitness; be inattentive; lose control and trip or fall and/or collide with others, the ground, rocks or trees or encounter other hazards; not understand the functioning of (or misuse) the equipment; fail to negotiate steep, uneven or difficult terrain; not control their speed or experience equipment malfunction.

Equipment. The risk that equipment may be misused, may not fit, or may break, fail or malfunction. This includes participant’s personal equipment, WLS equipment or any other equipment (whether purchased, borrowed or rented) and any structures (whether associated with a challenge course or otherwise).  WLS staff or contractors require use of helmets or other safety gear for some activities. Safety gear may prevent or lessen injuries in some instances; however, use of safety gear is not a guarantee of safety, and injury can occur even with the use of this gear.

Volunteer service and field research. Participating in volunteer service or scientific field research projects includes risks associated with activities such as (but not limited to) construction, beach patrol, building, digging, lifting, repair and clean-up projects. Projects can include the use of tools and equipment (e.g. shovels, hammers, ladders) and cleaning/other substances that can cause injury resulting from use, misuse or malfunction.

Transportation. Travel can be on foot or by vehicle, aircraft, train, boat or other means and can be over rough and unpredictable terrain or via oceans or rivers, with wind, rain, or other adverse weather conditions. Vehicles outside the U.S. generally do not meet U.S. safety standards for seatbelts, tires, tire-tread, brakes and other maintenance.

Campgrounds, homestays, group or community accommodations. These risks include sharing rooms or space with unrelated parties or homestay families and lack of privacy and security; risks associated with varying and unfamiliar cultural norms, and unanticipated verbal and physical harm.  Participant may be living with a homestay family and understand they need to use sound judgment when staying with homestay families.

Cooking, camping and travel.  While camping or otherwise, risks include gas explosion, scalding or other burns associated with tending to, cooking over or being near an open fire or gas or propane stove. Contaminated water is a risk in natural or primitive settings and food or beverages provided by vendors, contractors, host families or public restaurants may be contaminated or cause an allergic reaction. Camp sites include risks such as falling trees and/or branches, floods, wildlife disturbances, and other hazards.

Participant conduct; interactions with people.  Risks associated with the participant’s interactions with other participants or third parties, including any person’s  carelessness or other misconduct, reliance on or interactions with WLS, its contractors, homestay families or other known or unknown persons,  including the possibility of inadvertent touching by - or unwanted sexual advances from - anyone. 

The inherent risks - and other risks - may result in participants: falling partway or falling to the ground or into the water; being struck by, colliding with or impacting objects, people, vehicles, animals or the bottom of a water body; experiencing vehicle or boat capsize, collision, capsize or rollover; reacting to high altitudes, weather conditions or increased exertion; becoming lost or disoriented; suffering gastro-intestinal complications or allergic reactions; being subjected to sexual harassment, abuse or assault; being exposed to, contracting and/or transmitting to others life threatening human/animal/insect/other borne communicable and/or contagious diseases or experiencing other problems. These and other circumstances may cause heat or cold related illnesses or conditions (including hypothermia, hyperthermia, cold water immersion, frostbite or heat exhaustion/stroke), dehydration, drowning, high altitude sickness, heart or lung complications, broken bones, paralysis or other permanent disability, mental or emotional trauma, concussions, sunburn or other burns, illnesses, infections, cuts, wounds or other injury, damage, death or loss.

I agree:

• to review all materials received, accurately complete all required forms, abide by the terms of those documents, and obey WLS rules and other policies;
• WLS representatives are available should I have further questions about the activities or the associated risks;
• to disclose any mental, physical or emotional conditions or limitations which might affect my ability to participate, and represent that I am fully capable of participating without causing harm to me or others;
• the information provided above is not complete, other unknown or unanticipated activities, risks, and outcomes may exist, and WLS cannot assure my safety or eliminate any of the risks;
• the Program begins and ends at the times and places designated by WLS. If I and/or other School faculty spend time with or without students before or after the Program beginning or ending point, I do so independently of WLS and entirely at my own risk. 
• WLS contracts with individuals/organizations that are independent contractors (not their employees or agents) to provide some of the services and activities participants will engage in.  Although WLS has made efforts to locate responsible contractors, it does not supervise or control these contractors and is not legally liable or responsible for their conduct. 
• I am voluntarily participating with knowledge of the risks. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent and other risks (known or unknown, described above or otherwise) of the activities, and for any injury, damage, death or other loss suffered by me, resulting from those risks, including the risk of my own negligence or other misconduct.

Release and Indemnity Agreement:

Please read carefully. This Release and Indemnity Agreement contains a surrender of certain legal rights.  I agree:

(1) to release and agree not to sue WLS (as defined above) and its independent contractors (hereafter individually and collectively “Released Parties”), with respect to any and all claims, liabilities, suits or expenses (including attorneys’ fees and costs) (hereafter “claim” or “claim/s”), for any injury, damage, death or other loss in any way connected with my enrollment or participation in the Program and/or activities. I understand I agree here to waive all claim/s I may have against the Released Parties, bind my estate and any family member/heir/other party bringing claim/s, and agree that neither I, nor anyone acting on my behalf, will make a claim against the Released Parties as a result of any injury, damage, death or other loss suffered by me;

(2) to defend and indemnify (‘indemnify’ meaning protect by reimbursement or payment) the Released Parties, with respect to any and all claim/s brought by or on behalf of me, my spouse, children or other family member/s, my heirs or estate, a co-participant or any other person or entity for any injury, damage, death or other loss in any way connected with my enrollment or participation in the Program and/or activities.  This includes but is not limited to any claim/s brought by a medical care provider, insurer or other third party as a result of medical or other care or services provided to the participant before, during or after the Program and/or activities.

This Release and Indemnity Agreement includes claim/s of or resulting from the Released Parties’ negligence (but not any of their willful or wanton misconduct), and includes claim/s for personal injury or wrongful death (including but not limited to claim/s related to emergency, medical, drug and/or health issues, response, assessment or treatment), property damage, loss of consortium, breach of contract or any other claim.

Other Provisions:

I agree that Colorado substantive law (without regard to its “conflict of laws” rules) governs this Document, any dispute I have with WLS and all other aspects of my relationship with WLS, contractual or otherwise, and agree that any lawsuit or  other legal proceeding must be filed or entered into only (exclusively) in Denver County, Colorado. I agree to attempt to settle any dispute (not settled by discussion) through mediation before a mutually acceptable Colorado mediator. I understand that WLS reserves the right to dismiss any participant from a trip or Program if staff believe, in their discretion, that participant presents a safety concern or medical risk, is disruptive, or otherwise conduct themself in a manner detrimental to the Program. If I am dismissed or depart for any reason, I understand I am responsible for all costs of early departure. 

This Document is intended to be interpreted and enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law. If any portion of this Document is deemed unlawful or unenforceable, it shall not affect the enforceability of the remaining provisions, and those remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

I agree: I have carefully read, understand and voluntarily sign this Document and acknowledge that it shall be effective and legally binding upon me, my spouse, children and other family members, and my heirs, executors, representatives, subrogees, assigns and estate. The participant must sign below.  

I understand that my signature is valid and legally binding whether I choose to electronically sign, or manually sign a printable version of this Document.

World Leadership School

Terms & Conditions

These standard Application Terms & Conditions (hereafter “Terms”), including the above noted exceptions, must be agreed to and signed by the student (whether the student is an adult or minor (minors are those under 18 years of age in Colorado) and their parent, or a Faculty participant, as applicable. Students and Faculty participants are sometimes collectively referred to in these Terms as (the singular or plural form of) “participant”.  References to “I”, “you” or “your” refer to the person/s signing these Terms.

I (student participant and their parent, or Faculty participant, as applicable) agree as follows:

Application, Registration and Admission. After World Leadership School receives the Application, the Application Terms & Conditions (hereafter “Terms”) and other forms completed in the Application process, we will preliminarily register the participant in the program.  Please review, complete and sign all additional forms carefully, as applicable, including the Medical Form, Student/Parent Contract (as applicable), Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement, and Supplemental COVID Addendum to that document. These forms contain important information about World Leadership School program activities, the risks associated with those activities and participant and parent responsibilities. Final acceptance, enrollment and participation in the program is contingent upon full and timely payment, as applicable, and World Leadership School’s timely receipt and review of all required forms, which are due January 15th for programs starting March – May and March 15th for programs starting June – August.

Students and Attending Faculty.  As applicable, your school endeavors to include student and faculty participants who they believe will be a good match for the World Leadership School program. World Leadership School reviews registered applicants’ forms and other information to make a determination on participants’ final acceptance. We serve young people from across the United States, and World Leadership School programs are open to students of high character, who are emotionally well and fundamentally healthy. Regarding all participants, World Leadership School does not discriminate in their admissions policies on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national or ethnic origin, age or disability. We do reserve the right to refuse admission to our programs, in appropriate cases, including cases where health or medical conditions preclude participation. If World Leadership School declines a participant’s application, it will refund all monies paid, except in instances where a parent/participant fails to disclose or misstates medical or other information on the Application or Medical Form.

Program and Itinerary Changes. We continue to develop our programs and Community Projects throughout the year. Community Projects in particular, are designed in careful consultation with each community and may change at the last minute. Certain items on a proposed itinerary, such as hotels or activities, may be impossible to reserve if groups come together late, or for other reasons. We will do our best to inform participants of itinerary, service work or other changes before the program.  However, other than as outlined in our Refund Policy, World Leadership School will not offer refunds for those wishing to cancel in the event of program changes (for these and other policies, please see below).

Student/Parent Contract and Student or Faculty Participant Dismissal or Return. World Leadership School programs demand that students and attending faculty (if any) are self-disciplined and committed to the program goals and to World Leadership School expectations and policies. Before the program begins, each student participant (and their parent) signs a Student/Parent Contract, which outlines these expectations and policies. Whether attending student or faculty, World Leadership School reserves the right to dismiss any participant who staff believes, in their discretion, presents a safety concern or medical risk, is disruptive, or otherwise conducts themself in a manner detrimental to the program. For students, additional examples of conduct that can result in dismissal include but are not limited to the items outlined in the Student/Parent Contract. As identified below, if a participant is dismissed or departs early for any reason, the participant (and their family) are responsible for all costs of early departure whether for medical reasons, dismissal, personal emergencies or otherwise. World Leadership School staff is not able to accompany participants on their flight home whether they are dismissed or depart early from a program.

Program Medical Form. World Leadership School reviews information provided on the Medical Form to endeavor to address health and medical issues. We reserve the right to refuse participation on medical or health grounds, in appropriate cases; for example, if we feel a participant’s participation may compromise their own well-being, or the well-being of the group. As stated in the Medical Form, all participants are responsible for informing World Leadership School of any changes in their medical information that occur after completing and submitting the form. Withholding or misrepresenting medical information on the Medical Form or failing to update World Leadership School on changes to that information before or during the program, may invalidate a participant’s insurance and result in dismissal from the program, with no refund, and at participant’s (or parents’) expense.

Photo/Statement Authorization.  I authorize World Leadership School, or parties they designate, to photograph, film, record and/or otherwise capture my or my child’s name, image, voice, verbal or written statement, photograph and/or visual likeness (collectively “images”) for use in any media throughout the world in perpetuity, including for sale, reproduction or display on the internet, in publications and/or for any other informational, promotional, educational or other use, without compensation to me or my child. World Leadership School owns all ownership and copyright rights in the images and I waive any inspection or approval rights.  

Internet Postings.  We encourage participants and their families to ‘spread the good word’ about their experiences on program. At the same time, we expect participants and their parent/s to respect our company, and not to disparage us in postings on the internet (including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, or other sites). Also, please understand that our websites and information contain copyrighted materials, trademarks, protected trade names and logo/marks that are the sole property of World Leadership School, and (other than downloading or printing for personal use), may not be copied, broadcast, disseminated or publicized in any way, without our written permission.

Program Fee and Services Provided.  The program fee covers most expenses from the time participants arrive in country until they depart.

The program fee includes:

• All logistical coordination and in-country arrangements;
• In-country transport, including charter transport and airport pick-up and drop-off;
• Accommodations, including eco lodges and homestays (where applicable);
• Nutritious snacks and meals;
• Cultural presentations, adventure activities, rental gear, entry fees and tips;
• Detailed itinerary based on the school’s particular needs and goals;
• Pre-program, program and post-program Learning Sessions for middle and high school students;
• Instructors who are trained in wilderness medicine (WFA or WFR certifications);
• Community coordinators who live year-round near the community and maintain relationships of trust with local leaders;
• Risk management protocols and 24-7 emergency communication;
• Travel and Emergency Medical and Evacuation insurance (“Emergency Medical Insurance”) and international liability insurance (for non-U.S. program locations only);

The program fee does not include (participant and/or parent are responsible for these costs and expenses):

• Immunizations;
• Roundtrip airfare between home and in-country destination. World Leadership School will purchase airfare when group is confirmed and participants/parents have been invoiced;
• Airport departure tax or Visa;
• Personal spending money for souvenirs, snacks, soft drinks, toiletries, medications, medical treatment, internet, phone calls, and other personal spending (we recommend that students bring $100 per week);
• Personal medical and travel insurance (collectively “medical insurance”).  All participants must have home country medical insurance (see below) including for COVID testing;
• Any other costs (whether or not covered by participant’s insurance (or WLS’ purchased insurance, as applicable) in the event of hospitalization, evacuation, testing and/or quarantining and any related expenses whether participant remains on program (e.g., program is interrupted or delayed) or is dismissed or departs early, and whether resulting from COVID-19 or otherwise.

Participant Payment, Cancellation, Refund and Cost:

a. Payment terms: 

• School programs:  
  
  • The first half of the program fee and airfare is due December 15th for both spring and summer programs;
  • The remainder of the program fee is due January 15th for programs starting in February to May, and March 15th for programs starting June to August.
• Open Enrollment programs:  
  • A $500 non-refundable deposit is due upon registration in a World Leadership School open enrollment travel program;
  • Half of the remaining balance is due on March 1st;
    The remaining balance is due on April 1st.

*Note:  Whether participants and their families are paying these fees to their schools or to World Leadership School, we ask that you pay in a timely fashion as we must submit deposits to book lodging, transportation and other services.  Participants who have not paid two months before a program begins can lose their spot to another participant on the waiting list. In the case of participant termination for nonpayment, World Leadership School will only provide a refund to a participant (or school, as applicable) in accordance with the Refund Policy, below.  Additionally, in this case, participant is responsible for airfare or any other costs.   

b. Participant Cancellation: Any participant who needs to cancel their participation in a World Leadership School program must do so in writing to World Leadership School, and to the school (in the case of a school sponsored program). The cancellation is effective on the day World Leadership School receives the notification. Cancellations are subject to World Leadership School’s Refund Policy, below.  

c. Refunds: The following Refund Policy applies to participant paid program fees, regardless of the reason for cancellation.  Note: Refunds do not include airfare purchases, and participant families remain responsible for any non-refundable airfare purchase or other costs or fees.  Importantly, if a participant cancels and causes the group to fall below the minimum number of 10 passengers required for group airfare, then participant/parent may be liable for their full airfare cost unless World Leadership School finds a replacement participant.

Refund Policy (all refunds are less any non-refundable deposit)*

• If a participant cancels four months or more before departure, all monies will be refunded except for the non-refundable deposit.
• If a participant cancels between two and four months before departure, half of the total program fee (minus the non-refundable deposit) will be refunded.
• If a participant cancels two months or less before departure, or during the program, no refund will be given.

Deposits and any individual costs associated with the program (flights, vaccinations, visas, etc.) – are non-refundable.

*Our Refund Policy is intended as liquidated damages and not a penalty.  World Leadership School uses your payments to prepare for programs, pay its staff and contractors and handle a myriad of other costs associated with its budget and operations.  It is therefore difficult to ascertain the amount of actual loss or damage that would result if you cancel your registration at a given point in time.  As a result, the above charges reflect a reasonable estimate of the actuals costs we will incur in the event of your cancellation at various points in time before program start.

d. Participant Dismissal, non-arrival, late arrival, early withdrawal, extended stay: If a participant does not attend, arrives late, is dismissed or departs early from the program, there is no refund and the participant (and their family) are responsible for all costs of early departure whether for medical reasons, dismissal, personal emergencies or otherwise. Those costs include medical evacuation, local transport, extra meals, hotel, airline change fees, etc., if not covered by participant’s insurance (or, in the case of a non-U.S. program, World Leadership School Emergency Medical Insurance).  In addition, WLS is not financially responsible for extra costs incurred by participants who arrive before program start or stay in-country after the program ending point for any reason.

World Leadership School Program Cancellation or Alteration; Force Majeure.

• Please understand that the fluid and potentially changing International and U.S. Federal, State or County requirements/guidance or other factors associated with operating programs in the midst or wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic, may require World Leadership School to alter, suspend or cancel its programming at any time. 

• World Leadership School reserves the right to cancel a program or alter any aspect of a program, including itinerary, dates, activities or location for reasons including but not limited to: the number of confirmed participants, weather, environment, health hazards or for any other reason World Leadership School determines, in its discretion, is appropriate, including in the event of a force majeure event (see below).

• World Leadership School will not switch participants out of programs that are altered and, absent application of the Refund Policy identified above (or as may be offered in the event of a force majeure), will not grant refunds to participants choosing to cancel for programs that are altered.

• Force Majeure:  World Leadership School reserves the right to alter or cancel a program before or after its start date, because of an Act of God or other political, social, environmental or other condition beyond its control (force majeure).  Force majeure events include but are not limited to war or terrorism; civil unrest or emergency; economic collapse; governmental or other authorities’ laws, regulations or other actions, including restrictions on travel, World Leadership School programs or otherwise; floods, fire or other natural disasters; industrial or biological disasters; and health threats, including disease outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as but not limited to the current or future, but unknown impact of COVID-19 on World Leadership School operations.  Typically, these events are unexpected and may compromise participants’ health or well-being or otherwise prevent our performance. If World Leadership School determines, in its sole discretion, it is unable to perform in whole or in part, because of a force majeure, World Leadership School may alter, suspend or terminate its performance, is not liable to you for any associated losses, costs or damages, and is not required to provide any refund (per our refund policy or otherwise).  *However, despite this reality, in the event of a force majeure, World Leadership School is committed to working with families to reach an agreeable plan, based on the circumstances, that balances our need to retain a portion of your fees used to prepare for and/or run the program, while providing you with some refund of fees.

• In any case, if World Leadership School alters or cancels before or during a program – regardless of whether World Leadership School issues any refund - World Leadership School is not responsible for any indirect, consequential, incidental or other costs/damages (such as, but not limited to non-refundable airline tickets or change fees) you may incur.

Insurance.  

Medical Insurance:  World Leadership School requires the participant (and/or parent of student) to have or purchase appropriate medical insurance for the program. However, participant’s existing home country medical insurance may not cover certain costs and expenses – whether participant’s travel occurs in the U.S. or an international location.   In addition, although World Leadership School purchases Emergency Medical Insurance (for non-U.S. programs only), this may not cover the participant for all international medical care and will not cover follow-up care back in the U.S. or other countries.  

As a result, please check with your/your child’s home country medical insurance carrier to understand whether your insurance will cover participant’s medical care and related costs in or en route to or from the program location, and 2) (as applicable) care and associated costs for an accident or illness that happens outside your home country.  If not, you must purchase a supplemental medical insurance policy for the program. (Contact us if you need assistance in identifying where to purchase supplemental coverage). 

Importantly, you agree to accept full responsibility for paying any medical expenses and associated costs (related to communicable diseases or otherwise) that are not covered by your or our insurance.  As described above, this includes costs in the event of hospitalization, evacuation, testing and/or quarantining and any related expenses whether participant remains on program (e.g., program is interrupted or delayed) or is dismissed or departs early, and whether resulting from COVID-19 or otherwise. 

Travel Insurance:  World Leadership School also recommends you purchase travel insurance, which may allow participants to recover some or all of the monies paid to World Leadership School, or other costs in the event of, e.g., injury, illness, trip interruption, lost or damaged baggage or personal items, or early return or cancellation. 

You are responsible for understanding the scope and limits of your existing medical insurance coverage and any supplemental medical, travel or other insurance you purchase.  You should direct all questions regarding medical or other insurance to the insurance provider.     

Faculty.  World Leadership School is committed to training and empowering school faculty participants (as applicable) who travel with the students. Faculty participants will work closely with the World Leadership School instructor on the program as well as the in-country director in the overall teaching and coordination of the program. One complimentary faculty person can accompany the group at 10 students and a second complimentary faculty person can accompany at 15 students. Additional faculty members can be added at the regular participant program fee. Attending faculty (whether complimentary or full pay) will obtain the services included in the program fee, but not airfare and other costs not included in the program fee (see “Program Fee and Services Provided” Section, above).

Equipment or Property Loss or Damage.  World Leadership School provides equipment (tents, stoves, first aid equipment, backpacks, rafting gear, etc.) for each program, and participants have access to in-country school equipment and homestay family property. We expect participants to respect and take good care of this equipment and property. If a participant damages, destroys or loses equipment or property belonging to or subcontracted to World Leadership School, or to a homestay family or the school community, the participant (and a student’s parent/s) will be responsible for the cost to repair or replace that equipment or property. In addition, World Leadership School is not responsible for a participant’s personal property or equipment that is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed.

Parental Authority.  If the participant is a minor, I (parent) certify and represent that I am the participant’s legally authorized parent, and that I have the legal authority to permit my child to participate in the World Leadership School program and all activities, and to execute these Terms and all other required documents for myself and for and on behalf of my participating minor child. To the extent necessary, I agree that I have obtained any and all other pertinent consents or authorities (including any required by a court decree or order; for example, a divorce decree, custody order or joint parenting plan). I fully understand and agree that if my child’s other parent (or anyone else) challenges my authority: a) the child will not be allowed to attend the program or, if already on program, will be dismissed from the program – in either case, without a refund, if the parents or other parties involved cannot reach agreement, and, b) I will fully defend and indemnify World Leadership School with respect to any claim/s made by the other parent or any person to the fullest extent provided for in the World Leadership School Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement or otherwise, including payment of any costs or attorneys’ fees expended by World Leadership School  to resolve a dispute.

Student participant and parent, or faculty participant: I agree I have accurately completed the Application (or reviewed the application completed by my child) to ensure accuracy and agree to the Terms outlined above. I agree to review all program materials sent, and to read, complete, sign and abide by all other required World Leadership School forms and policies. The parent gives permission for their student to participate in all World Leadership School activities, whether conducted by World Leadership School staff, attending school faculty or outside contractors. I agree that Colorado substantive law governs this Application and Terms and all other aspects of my relationship with World Leadership School, and that any lawsuit or other legal proceeding must be filed or entered into only (exclusively) in Denver County, Colorado. I agree to attempt to settle any dispute with World Leadership School (not be resolved by discussion) through mediation before a mutually acceptable Colorado mediator.

Signature Required: Participant (student or faculty) must sign below. If the Participant is a student, one parent must also sign below.   

I understand my signature is valid and legally binding whether I choose to electronically sign, or manually sign a printable version of these Terms.  

The student participant (regardless of age) and their parent, or a faculty participant, as applicable, must complete the information in the signing process to sign and accept the Application Terms & Conditions outlined above.*  

*If you do not agree to the electronic signing process, and instead prefer to manually sign a printable version of these Terms, please contact World Leadership School for a paper copy to download, print, complete, sign and mail these Terms to World Leadership School.

Supplemental COVID Addendum to World Leadership School PBC:  

Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks 

& Release and Indemnity Agreement

For all Student Participants and their Parents or Legal Guardians and Participating Outside School Faculty Members

Because of the unforeseen and unprecedented nature of SARS-CoV-2 (virus) and COVID-19 (resulting disease), hereafter sometimes collectively “COVID-19”, and associated international and U.S. federal, state and county restrictions, World Leadership School PBC (hereafter “WLS”) needed to create new and altered programming and alter its registration, risk management and emergency response policies in order to continue operating.  

Nature and Purpose of this Addendum:

Participant (whether a student or faculty member) and if participant is a student, the student’s parent or legal guardian (hereafter collectively “parent”) already have or will sign the WLS: Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement (hereafter sometimes “Document”). That Document remains in force, and, by signing below, you must also acknowledge and agree to this Supplemental COVID Addendum (hereafter “Addendum”).  

The purpose of this Addendum is to provide you with additional information on the risks and participant’s and/or parent’s responsibilities and assumption of risks associated with participant attending a WLS program in the midst or wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.  Importantly, this Addendum re-affirms participant’s enrollment and participation in the program and activities under the terms of the WLS: Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement, fully incorporated here, by this reference. Participant is voluntarily participating in the activities despite the risks, including the risks associated with COVID-19.

Some but not all of the COVID-19 related inherent risks and consequences include: 

• US or International Travel. The presence of COVID-19 in the US or another country presents uncertainties and risks associated with travel, including but not limited to sudden closing of borders and/or in country (or any US state) quarantines (whether participant is trying to travel to or through, or return from, a travel location), varying or inconsistent global or in country (US or otherwise) travel advisories, cancellation or termination of air, ground or other travel into, through or out of a location, etc. Medical facilities may be primitive, inadequate, unavailable or inaccessible (including, in the case of sickness from COVID-19, lack of critical care medical equipment such as but not limited to ventilators).
• Personal Health and Participation. There are risks associated with the participant’s contact with other persons, spaces, equipment or otherwise, including the risk of a participant, staff, family member or other persons’ carrying, being infected by or contracting SARS-CoV-2 (virus) and/or COVID-19 (resulting disease) or other disease, virus or bacteria before, during or after the program and/or transmitting it to others. Further, someone could have COVID-19 but not show symptoms.
• Exposure or Transmission. There are risks of participant being exposed to, contracting and/or transmitting to others life threatening human/animal/insect/other borne communicable and/or contagious diseases, such as but not limited to COVID-19 .
• Program Interruption or Cancellation. If a participant or staff member becomes ill during a program, WLS may need to isolate participant/s and/or staff and require COVID-19 testing, and this may mean the program could be cut short, altered or cancelled. 

The inherent risks – and any other risks, hazards and dangers (collectively “risks”) can cause injury, death or other loss to the participant, fellow participants, staff or others, and because of the risk of COVID-19 transmission, the risks extend to the participant and other members of the participant’s family or home community, as participants arrive to - and return home from - a program, as well as to individuals encountered on a WLS program, including importantly, vulnerable and at risk populations, and participant shares in the responsibility for their and others’ well-being. 

The above risks and consequences exist despite WLS adopting new COVID-19 related policies (whether directed or suggested by international, federal, state or county officials or otherwise) for participants and staff.  

Acknowledgement and Assumption of Risks:  Participant is voluntarily participating with knowledge of the risks, including risks associated with COVID-19.  Therefore, participant (and parent) assume and accept full responsibility for the inherent and other risks of the activities (known or unknown, identified or not), and for any injury, damage, death or other loss suffered by participant (and parent) resulting from the risks, including the risk of participant’s own negligence or other misconduct, and assume and accept any increased risks to participant, parent or others related to participant’s participation in a  WLS program and activities in the midst or wake of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

I agree to review all WLS information, complete all required forms and abide by the terms of those forms and all rules and other policies, including new WLS policies developed in light of COVID-19.  I further agree and consent (for myself, and if my child is a minor, for and on behalf of my child) to all screening, monitoring/testing, quarantining, isolating, contact tracing and other procedures requested or required before, during and/or after the program, whether by government authorities or by WLS, its suppliers or vendors, or other businesses I/my child come in contact with. 

Participant and/or parent:  I acknowledge and agree that this Addendum, all existing or altered WLS information, rules and other policies and all other aspects of my/my child’s enrollment or participation in the program and/or activities are included within the scope of – and expressly subject to the terms of - the WLS: Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risks & Release and Indemnity Agreement, signed by me. 

I understand that my signature is valid and legally binding whether I choose to electronically sign, or manually sign a printable version of this Addendum.

After signing, click the Submit Application button.  Then click Sign Document on the preview pop-up screen to verify your electronic signatures.  You will receive a pdf copy of your submission once it has been submitted.