NOTE: BY SIGNING THIS LEGAL DOCUMENT, YOU GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE
ASSUMPTIONS OF RISKS
I understand that participation in an Outside Looking In ("OLI") trip (the “Program“) will take me away from my home for an extended period of time. During this period, I understand that I will be in unfamiliar surroundings and will be exposed to risks to my person and possessions. I understand that I may suffer physical injury, sickness or death, or damage to or loss of my property as a result of my participation in the Program; and that there is a possibility of violence and crime, war, terrorism, civil unrest, homesickness, and loneliness, poor road and transportation problems, extreme weather conditions, unsafe areas, failure to perform on the part of the travel agents or airline companies and problems relating to customs, immigration or visa requirements. I understand that medical facilities may be of lower standards. I freely and voluntarily accept and assume all such risks, dangers and hazards. Accordingly, I understand that OLI may not be able to ensure my safety at all times from such risks and dangers.
ASSUMPTIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND INDEMNITY
I understand that it is my responsibility: to abide by all applicable OLI policies and local laws; to ensure that I have adequate medical, health, life, insurance coverage; and to protect of my person and possessions. More particularly, I understand that OLI does not carry any insurance for my benefit. I also understand that there may be certain matters for which I could be held at fault personally depending on the OLI’s policies and local laws. In these cases, I agree to be accountable in all respects for my own actions and not to ask OLI or its employees to accept the consequences thereof; further, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless OLI regarding any damages it suffers as a result of any claims arising from such actions. I will not knowingly participate in any activity, including political activity, that might endanger either party. I acknowledge that while OLI will endeavour to assist its participants in the event of war, terrorism, or local or general civil unrest or emergency or health risk or disruption during the Program, OLI will not be responsible for my safety or well-being or any consequence of my detention or my inability to leave the Program and return home. I understand that OLI, through its appointed staff members, can require my withdrawal from the Program, for reasons of illness, risks within the host city, or conduct unbecoming an OLI participant and that in such circumstances, OLI shall be the sole arbiter in any determination concerning my withdrawal, which shall not be subject to any appeal or review, notwithstanding any procedural or other OLI rules to the contrary.
LIABILITY WAIVER AND INDEMNITY
I hereby release, exonerate and discharge and agree to hold harmless OLI, its officers, agents, employees and participants, from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in the Program due to any cause whatsoever including, but not limited to, negligence, breach of contract or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, including any act, omission or negligence of OLI, its employees or other participants; delay, expense resulting from events beyond their control, acts of God, war, terrorism, local or general civil unrest or emergency or health risk, sickness, transportation, scheduling, arrangements or accommodations, the failure or restriction of any private or public service or business, and government restrictions or regulations and any and all expenses which I may incur while participating in the Program. I acknowledge that OLI is unable and unwilling to accept for any loss, damage, injury or expense suffered, sustained or incurred by me while I am a participant in the Program and that my participation is subject to this condition and I hereby assume responsibility for any such loss, damage, injury or expense. In consideration of my being by OLI to participate in the Program, my signature below is given voluntarily in order to indicate my understanding of these realities and my acceptance of this agreement and that I have had full opportunity to review this agreement with my legal advisor(s). This agreement is effective for the period of time that I will be participating in the Program. I understand that this agreement cannot be modified except in writing signed by OLI and that no oral modification or interpretation shall be valid. This agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns. I appoint the following person my Designated Next of Kin and authorize OLI to contact that person for or with information about me in my absence. I have fully informed my designated Next of Kin regarding all aspects of my proposed Program including the nature of any possible risks and the content of this agreement.
CORONAVIRUS / COVID-19
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by participating in activities hosted by OLI such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness,
permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, OLI, including employees and volunteers, and program participants and their families.
CONSENT TO USE OF INFORMATION
I hereby consent to the collection, use and disclosure of personal information by OLI for the purpose of facilitating any of OLI’s acts or communications that OLI considers reasonably necessary as a result of my participation in the Program or any events related thereto.
I HAVE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY AND I ACKNOWLEDGE MY RESPONSIBILITIES AND THE EFFECT OF THE ASSUMPTION OF RISK, THE ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY AND THE LIABILITY WAIVER.