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STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING:


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I, ________________________________, hereby acknowledge and agree that I have agreed to participate in one of the Weber State University's (WSU) International Study Programs during the current academic year which ends June 30. My participation in this program is wholly voluntary. In consideration of being allowed to participate in this program, I hereby agree as follows:

  1. I state that I have read and understand the terms and conditions required of all WSU study abroad program participants as described in the attached document, and specifically agree to be bound by them. WSU reserves the right to decline to accept or retain me in the study abroad program at any time should my actions or general behavior violate this policy, or otherwise impede the operation of the program or the rights of welfare of any person. If my conduct violates any policy or procedure of WSU, I understand that I may be required to leave the program in the sole discretion of WSU's agents and representatives, and may be referred to the appropriate WSU officials for further disciplinary or other action. In such an event, no refund will be made for any unused portion of the study abroad program, and I may be required to reimburse WSU for any and all transportation costs incurred.

  2. I understand that WSU reserves the right to make changes to the program itinerary at any time and for any reason, with or without notice, and WSU shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to participants by reason of any such cancellation or change. WSU is not responsible for penalties assessed by air carriers that may result due to operational and/or itinerary changes, regardless of whether the participant or WSU makes a flight arrangement. Any additional expense resulting from the above will be paid by the participant. WSU reserves the right to substitute hotels or accommodations or housing of a similar category at any time. Specific room and housing assignments are within the sole discretion of WSU.

  3. I understand and acknowledge that WSU assumes no responsibility or liability, in whole or in part, for any delays, delayed or changed departure or arrival times, fare changes, dishonors of hotel, airline or vehicle rental reservations, missed carrier connections, sickness, disease, injuries (including death), losses, damages, weather, strikes of God, circumstances beyond the control of WSU, force majeure, war, quarantine, civil unrest, public health risks, criminal activity, terrorism, expense, accident, injuries or damage to property, bankruptcies of airlines or other service providers, inconveniences, cessation of operations, mechanical defects, failure or negligence of any nature howsoever caused in connection with any accommodations, restaurant, transportation, or other service or for any substitution of hotels or of common carrier beyond WSU's control, with or without notice, or for any additional expenses occasioned by any of the foregoing. If due to weather, flight schedules or other uncontrollable factors I am required to spend additional nights, the university will not be responsible for my hotel, transfers, meal costs or other expenses. My baggage and personal property is transported at my risk entirely. The right is reserved by WSU, in its sole discretion, to cancel the study abroad program or any aspect thereof prior to departure; and, in WSU's sole discretion, to cancel the program or any aspect thereof prior to departure, requiring that all participants return to the United States if WSU determines or believes that any person is or will be in danger if the study abroad program or any aspect thereof is continued.

  4. I agree and understand that during the study abroad program I will be under the care, control and custody of a program director approved by WSU, and I specifically agree to comply with all reasonable directions and instructions from the program director during the trip.

  5. I represent and warrant that I am and will be covered throughout the study abroad program by a policy of comprehensive health and accident insurance which provides coverage for injuries and illnesses I sustain or experience overseas, and, more specifically, in the countries in which I will be living and/or traveling while on the study abroad program. By my signature, I certify that my health insurance policy will adequately cover me while outside the United States; and, I absolve WSU of all responsibility and liability for any injuries, illnesses, claims, damages, charges, bills and/or expenses I may incur while I am abroad. I agree to report to the Study Abroad Office and/or the study abroad program director any physical or mental condition I have which may require special medical attention or accommodation during the program at least ninety (90) days prior to departure.

  6. I fully understand and acknowledge the following about the accident insurance policy which WSU provides and which is required of all study abroad program participants:

    1. The insurance covers Class I insured participants (WSU faculty, staff students, individuals registered for courses or WSU-sponsored travel, and WSU-sponsored visitors) at no charge, and Class II insured participants (participants must pay for WSU coverage before the trip begins) upon timely payment of a premium.

    2. The insurance only provides coverage for activities undertaken during the study abroad program (including travel to or from the destination), while participants are actually in the care, custody and control of the university-appointed program director (see): http://www.weber.edu/risk/fieldtrip.asp This policy does

    3. The insurance only provides medical coverage for illness or death due to accidents (alcohol or drug-related accidents are

    4. The insurance requires payment of $100 deductible for a medical claim.

    5. The insurance maximum limits are $10,000 medical and $25,000 accidental death or dismemberment. If additional coverage is desirable beyond these limits, participants must arrange this through their private insurance carriers.

    6. The insurance is a reimbursement type policy which requires the participant to:

      1. Pay for any medical services at the time they are provided.

      2. Request and complete the necessary claim forms from the university Department of Public Safety upon return from the international study program.

      3. Submit the forms to the university's insurance carrier along with the required medical receipts.

    STATEMENT OF RELEASE:

  7. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby release and forever discharge WSU and its employees, agents, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all damages, losses or injuries (including death) I sustain to my person or property or both, including but not limited to any claims, demands, actions, causes of action, judgments, damages, expenses and costs, including attorneys fees, which arise out of, result from, occur during or are connected in any manner with my participation in the study abroad program and/or travel incident thereto.

  8. I, individually, and on behalf of my heirs, successors, assigns and personal representatives, hereby agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless WSU and its employees, agents, officers, trustees and representatives (in their official and individual capacities) from any and all liability, loss, damage or expense, including attorneys fees, that they or any of them incur or sustain as a result of any claims,

  9. I agree that this Statement of Understanding/Release is to be governed under the laws of the State of Utah, U.S.A.; and that if any portion hereof is held invalid, the balance hereof shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. Any dispute or litigation by any of the participants therein concerning this agreement should be heard in the courts of Utah.

  10. In signing this document I hereby acknowledge that I have read this entire document,

___ I am an employee or a student of WSU.

OR

___ I am not an employee or a student of WSU. I will purchase accident insurance coverage at WSU's Cashier Office and provide a copy of the receipt to the Study Abroad Office at least two weeks prior to the beginning of the trip.

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(If participant is under age 18, at least one parent or legal guardian must sign below.)



Person to contact in case of emergency: ___________________________________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: ______/______/_________

Relationship to participant: ______________________________________________________

 

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