International Travel Participation Agreement &
Waiver of Liability Fisher College

In consideration of the undersigned participant’s participation in Partnering People Through Service and Fisher College’s trip to The Dominican Republic in May, 2020 the undersigned acknowledge and agree as follows:

Acknowledgments

● Participation in the trip is voluntary and is not an educational requirement of the school.

● The trip is only offered to students in good standing with Fisher College policies as stated in the student code of conduct.

● Foreign travel contains risks which are different from, greater than and less predictable than those risks associated with domestic travel. Those risks can include, but are not limited to unfamiliar or difficult terrain, high altitude, extreme climate, unfamiliar and/or poorly processed food and drink, substandard or remote and not immediately available medical care, uncommon disease and illness, poor safety and sanitary practices, lack of adequate public infrastructure, political unrest, and terrorism.

● The undersigned has been given ample opportunity to review the trip itinerary and this Foreign Travel Participation Agreement and Waiver of Liability and understand that the Agreement includes, among other things, a release of their claims against the school, Partnering People Through Service, their officers, directors, trustees, administrators, faculty, employees, agents, and representatives (hereinafter “released parties”) for personal injuries, damages and/or losses relating to and/or arising out of the trip.

II. Assumption of Risk

The undersigned acknowledge and agree that:

● They are responsible for evaluating the risks that the participant may face while on the trip and agree that any activities that the participant may take part in, whether as a component of the trip or separate from it, will be considered to have been undertaken with the participants approval and understanding of any and all risks involved. This includes without limitations, risks associated with injury or death from causes such as disease, unavailable or inadequate medical care, dangerous environmental conditions, traffic accidents, crime, assault or theft.

III. Waiver of Liability, Release of All Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

The undersigned on behalf of themselves. Their minor charges, heirs, executors, successors and assigns, hereby REMISE, RELEASE and FOREVER DISCHARGE the released parties from:

● any and all claims arising out of or in any way relating to the trip, including those claims arising in whole or in part out of the negligence of one or more of the released parties;

● any responsibility for any accident, illness, injury, death or any other damage arising from or in any way relating to the trip, including those claims arising in whole or in part out of negligence of one or more of the released parties;

● Any liability, damage, or injury caused in whole or in part by the intentional misconduct or negligent acts or omissions of any other participation on the trip, or any other third party.

The undersigned further release and agree that they will not sue the released parties for money damages, personal injury, or property damage sustained by the participant while on the trip, even if due to the negligence of one or more of the Released Parties.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, this agreement does not release the Released Parties from any claims arising from their gross negligence and/or their intentional misconduct.

IV. Indemnification and Hold Harmless

The undersigned agree to defend. Indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all claims, lawsuits, or demands made by anyone arising from or relating to the participant’s involvement with the trip, including, but not limited to claims alleging the negligence of one or more of the Released Parties.

V. Code of Conduct and Adherence to Standards

The participant understands and agrees that:

● By participating in the trip, the participant is subject to both the rules and regulations of the school and any other host school, company, or organization that may be involved regarding the conduct of the trip and will be held accountable for violations thereof:

● The participant will be subject to the laws, rules, and regulations of the country(ies) where the participant is traveling and that these laws may be substantially and materially different from those in the United States:

● Consumption of tobacco products, alcohol, or illegal drugs will not be tolerated.

VI. Financial Obligations

The participant agrees:

● To pay any money owed to cover costs and fees relating to the trip ( for travel, accommodations, cultural visits, excursions and the like ) by the date specified and

● To abide by Partnering People Through Services’ refund policies

VII. Program Participation and Modification

The participant understands and agrees that:

● Partnering People Through Service and Fisher College reserve the rights to cancel or modify the trip at any time for any reason including, but not limited to, emergencies, low enrollment, change in conditions and unavailability of facilities and/or personnel;

● Absent express permission from the trip leader, the participant will attend and participate in all scheduled trip activities and will adhere to the trip schedules set by Partnering People Through Service and Fisher College.

VIII. Termination of the Participant

● The participant understands and agrees that, while participating in the program, he/she will not engage in inappropriate conduct, including but not limited to, the use of physical or verbal threats or violent abuse of the customs or mores of the community, or unauthorized absences from the scheduled trip activities.

● The participant understands that, in its sole discretion, Partnering People Through Service and/or Fisher College may terminate the participant’s involvement with the trip at any time, including before departure or during the trip. Reasons for termination may include but are not limited to, inappropriate conduct or other behavior by the participant deemed detrimental to the best interests of the program, emergencies, or health or safety conditions or considerations.

● The participant agrees that, if the participant’s conduct should cause him/her to be removed from the trip, the participant will bear the costs of return transportation. Such termination shall not diminish or otherwise or otherwise alter the participant’s obligation to make any payment required for the program, and Partnering People Through Service shall not be required to make any refund.

IX. Severability

It is understood and agreed that, if any provisions or term of this agreement or the application thereof is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions, terms or applications of this agreement which can be given effect without the invalid provisions, terms, or applications. To this end, the provisions and terms of this agreement are declared severable.

X. Governing Law; Venue

This release shall be constructed in accordance with and governed by, the laws of the State of Massachusetts. We agree that venue for any dispute arising under this agreement shall be in any Massachusetts court of competent jurisdiction.

XII. Construction and Scope of Agreement:

The language of all parts of this agreement shall in all cases be constructed as a whole, according to fair meaning, and not strictly for or against any party. This agreement with the attached program description and forms is the entire and complete agreement of the parties relating in any way to the subject matter hereof. This agreement supersedes any earlier written or oral understandings or agreements between the parties.