I hereby agree as follows:
1. Risks of domestic and foreign travel: I understand that participation in the Greenville College Mission Trip and/or Travel Course specified above May involve risk not found in study at Greenville College. These may include but are not limited to risks involved in traveling to and within, and returning from, one or more foreign countries; foreign or domestic political, legal, social, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety , and maintenance of buildings, public places and conveyances; local medical and weather conditions. I have made my own investigation and am willing to accept these potentially additional risks.
2. Institutional Arrangements: I understand that Greenville College does not represent or act as an agent for, and cannot control the acts or omissions of, any host institution, host family, transportation carrier, hotel, tour organizer or other provider of goods or services involved in the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course. I understand that Greenville College is not responsible for matters that are beyond its control. I hereby release Greenville College from any injury, loss, damage, accident, delay or expense arising out of any such matters.
3. Independent Activity: I understand that Greenville College is not responsible for any injury or loss I may suffer when I am traveling independently or am other wise separated or absent from any Greenville College-sponsored activities.
4. Health and Safety:
A. I have consulted with a medical doctor with regards to my personal medical needs.There are no health-related reasons or problems that preclude or restrict my participation in this Program.
B. I recognize that Greenville College is not obligated to attend to any of my medical or medication needs, and I assume all risk and responsibility therefore. If I require medical treatment or hospital care in a foreign country or in the United States during the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, Greenville College is not responsible for the availability, adequacy, quality, or costs of medical care.
C. Greenville College may (but is not obligated to) take any actions it considers to be warranted under the circumstances regarding my health and safety. I agree to pay all expenses relating thereto and release Greenville College from any liability for any actions.
5. Standards for Conduct:
A. I understand that each foreign country has its own laws and standards of acceptable conduct, including dress, manners, morals, politics, drug use and behavior. I recognize that behavior, which violates those laws or standards, could harm Greenville College relations with those countries and the institutions therein, as well as my own health and safety. I will become informed of, and will abide by, all such laws and standards for each country to or through which I will travel during the Program.
B. I also will comply with Greenville College’s rules, standards, and instructions for student behavior. I waive and release all claims against Greenville College that arise at a time when I am not under the direct supervision of Greenville College or that are caused by my failure to remain under such supervision or to comply with such rules, standards, and instructions.
C. I agree that Greenville College has the right to enforce the standards of conduct described above, in its sole judgment, and that it will impose sanctions, up to and including expulsion from the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, for violating these standards or for any behavior detrimental to or incompatible with the interest, harmony, and welfare of Greenville College, the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, or other participants. I recognize that due to the circumstances of foreign travel programs, procedures for notice, hearing and appeal applicable to student disciplinary proceedings at Greenville College do not apply. If I am expelled, I understand that I will be sent home with no refund of fees; additional costs incurred by this change of travel plans will be at my expense.
D. I will attend to any legal problems I encounter with any foreign nationals or government of the host country. Greenville College is not responsible for providing any assistance under such circumstances.
6. Program Changes: Greenville College has the right to make cancellations, substitutions, or changes in case of emergency, changed conditions, or in the interest of the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course. I understand that Greenville College’s fees and Program charges are based on current airfares, lodging rates and travel costs, which are subject to change. If I leave or am expelled from the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course for any reason, there will be no refund of fees already paid. I accept all responsibility for loss or additional expenses due to delays or other changes in the means of transportation, other services, sickness, weather, strikes, or other unforeseen causes. If I become detached from the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course group fail to meet a departure bus, airplane, or train, or become sick or injured, I will, at my own expense, seek out, contact, and reach the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course group at its next available destination.
7. Assumption of Risk and Release of Claims: I acknowledge that participating in the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course involves certain risks (some of which I may not fully appreciate) and that injuries, death, property damage or other harm could occur to me or others. I accept and voluntarily incur all risks of any injuries, damages, or harm which arise during or result from my participation in the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, regardless of whether or not caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of Greenville College, The Trustees of Greenville College, and/or its or their departments, trustees, affiliates, employees, officers, agents or insurers ("Released Parties").
Knowing the risks described above, and in consideration of being permitted to participate in this Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, I waive all claims against the Released Parties for any injuries, damages, losses or claims, accident, delay or expense arising out of any such matters, whether known or unknown, which arise during or result from my participation in the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, regardless of whether or not caused in whole or part by the negligence or other fault of any of the Released Parties. I release and forever discharge the Released Parties from all such claims.
I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs and expenses) incurred by any of the Released Parties as a result of any claims or suits that I (or anyone claiming by, under or through me) may bring against any of the Released Parties to recover any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, or expenses which arise during or result from my participation in the Mission Trip and/or Travel Course, regardless of whether or not caused in whole or part by the negligence or other fault of any of the Released Parties.
I have carefully read this Release Form before signing it. No representations, statement, or inducements, oral or written, apart from the foregoing written statement, have been made. This agreement shall become effective upon this electronic signature and shall be governed by the laws of the state of Illinois, which shall be the forum for any lawsuits filed under or incident to this agreement or to the program.