United Studies, Inc. believes it is in the best interest of its program participants to have the following program policies set forth in writing, therefore providing a better understanding of the international exchange experience for its participants. 1. Acknowledgement: I acknowledge that the information set forth above is true and correct. 2. Discrimination: I understand and accept that United Studies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, or sex in making selections and placements; nor does United Studies discriminate with regard to counseling issues and the guidance provided. 3. Acceptance: I acknowledge and understand that the completion of a Host Family Application does not confirm the placement of student in our home, nor does it commit us to accepting a student in our home. 4. Confirmation: I acknowledge and understand that, if selected as a host family, the placement of a student in my home will not be confirmed until he/she has been accepted in writing by the local school district or private high school. 5. Hosting Information: I acknowledge and understand that I will be provided with a copy of the student’s biography and United Studies Host Family Handbook upon confirmation of placement. 6. Participant Policy: I acknowledge that I have received a copy of the following: Student Rules of Conduct, Host Family Agreement and U.S. Department of State “Criteria for Exchange Visitor Programs”. 7. Support and Compliance: I agree to support and comply with the Host Family Terms of Agreement and Student Rules of Conduct and will do my best to ensure that the student abides by the rules of conduct. 8. Health and Welfare: I agree to assume responsibility jointly with United Studies for the health and welfare of the student while he/she is in our home. I will make a genuine effort to include my student in my family as a son or daughter. 9. Contact and Progress: I understand that a United Studies Representative will be in regular contact with my family, student and school. I agree to work with the United Studies representative by regularly reporting the student’s progress. 10. Cooperation: I agree to cooperate and work with the United Studies staff during the year. I understand that United Studies shall have final authority in all decisions concerning: student’s placement, rules and discipline, length and time student remains in any home or area, and student’s arrival and departure. United Studies has the right to remove the student from my home at any time, or to cancel the placement prior to student arrival. 11. Hosting Experience: If at any time I wish to discontinue hosting the student, I will notify my United Studies Representative immediately and allow and least 2 weeks for the student to be relocated.