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Conditions of Participation Agreement, Assumption of Risks, and Release of Liability

Participant Name: ______________________________

University Related Travel Abroad:___________________________

Location(s): ______________________

Travel Period (dates): _____________________

As a participant seeking to voluntarily participate in the University Related Travel Abroad (hereinafter,

“Travel Abroad”) listed above, I acknowledge the risk inherent in international travel, and I understand

and agree that by participating in this program, I will be in contact with entities and individuals abroad

that are not within the care, custody or control of Florida Atlantic University. In consideration of being

allowed to participate in the Travel Abroad, I, on behalf of myself and my heirs, assigns, executors,

administrators, and next of kin (“Related Persons”), hereby acknowledge and agree as follows:

I fully understand and knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks related to the Travel Abroad listed above,

which may include an increased risk of exposure to illness, infectious disease, personal injury, disability,

other short-term or long-term health effects, possible kidnapping and/or death, which might result from

the actions, inactions, or negligence of me, any of the Released Parties (as defined below), or other third

parties. I accept personal responsibility for any and all damages, liability, and other losses that I or any of

my Related Persons may incur in connection with the foregoing risks. I acknowledge that ______________

is currently the subject of a United States Department Of State Travel Advisory, issued on _________ (the

“Travel Advisory”), that warns U.S. citizens against travel to ________________. The Travel Advisory

states in part that:

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I acknowledge that a copy of the Travel Advisory is available at the United States Department of State’s

website (http://travel.state.gov), and that I have read, and fully understand the entirety of the Travel

Advisory. I understand and acknowledge that Florida Atlantic University discourages travel to countries

with a U.S. State Department Level 3 or Level 4 designation. I further understand and acknowledge that

the Travel Abroad is a purely optional activity in which I am freely and voluntarily participating; that I will

receive no penalty from Florida Atlantic University for not participating; and that I am in no way required

by the Florida Atlantic University to participate in the Travel Abroad.

ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND EACH OF MY RELATED PERSONS, I HEREBY KNOWINGLY, VOLUNTARILY,

IRREVOCABLY, AND FOREVER RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD HARMLESS (AND COVENANT

NOT TO SUE) THE FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FLORIDA BOARD OF

GOVERNORS, THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND THEIR RESPECTIVE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MEMBERS,

MANAGERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES AND LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES (“RELEASED PARTIES”) FROM (OR WITH

RESPECT TO) ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, CAUSES OF ACTION, AND CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, WHETHER

PAST, PRESENT, OR FUTURE, AND WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

CLAIMS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY DEATH, PERSONAL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY,

SUFFERING OF SHORT-TERM OR LONG-TERM HEALTH EFFECTS, OR LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO PROPERTY,

WHICH I OR ANY OF MY RELATED PERSONS MAY HAVE OR HEREAFTER ACCRUE AGAINST ANY OF THE

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RELEASED PARTIES AS A RESULT OF OR THAT RELATE IN ANY WAY TO MY TRAVEL TO AND FROM OR

PARTICIPATION IN THE TRAVEL ABROAD IDENTIFIED ABOVE, WHETHER CAUSED BY ANY ACTION,

INACTION, OR NEGLIGENCE OF ANY RELEASED PARTY OR OTHERWISE.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein shall limit or waive my rights to workers compensation or

other related benefits, as applicable, pursuant to Florida law.

Travel Health, Safety, and Security

I further understand that it is my responsibility to know the terms and limitations of my international

medical insurance through Cultural Insurance Services International (CISI)

(https://www.fau.edu/goabroad/pdf/CISI2020Policy.pdf), required by Florida Atlantic University, or any

other approved international medical insurance, and I agree that I am solely responsible for any costs not

covered by my medical insurance. I also understand that it is my responsibility to know the terms and

limitations to any travel or flight insurance I purchase on my own and that it is recommended that I

consider the purchase of travel or flight insurance. In an effort to support my health, safety, and security

during my participation in Travel Abroad, I am expected to download and activate the Crisis24 Horizon

mobile app or other app specified, which provides important health and safety information as needed.

I acknowledge and agree that it is my responsibility to review the warnings and recommendations from

the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov), the State Department

(https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories.html, and the World Health

Organization (www.who.int). I also acknowledge that it is recommended that I consult a medical

professional prior to making travel/program commitments so that I can have my overall health evaluated

and understand any risk associated with my specific health conditions. I further acknowledge that I must

enroll in the U.S. Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).

I acknowledge that vaccinations may be required by the host country, host institution, and/or

international travel providers, I may be required to quarantine once I arrive at my destination, and it is

my personal and financial responsibility to complete quarantine. I understand that it is my responsibility

to know and adhere to the public health guidelines where I am traveling, and to factor those requirements

into my travel arrangements and budget. I understand that FAU has no control over the healthcare

environment/infrastructure within my host country. It is my responsibility to understand how to receive

treatment for infectious diseases within my host country.

Rules Related to Travel Abroad

I also acknowledge and agree that I have read, understand, and will comply with guidance published by

Florida Atlantic University that relates to countries under sanctions or other restrictions of the state or

the United States government, including any federal license requirement; security clearance

requirements; customs rules; export controls; restrictions on taking state university or entity property,

including intellectual property, abroad; restrictions on presentations, teaching, and interactions with

foreign colleagues; and other subjects important to the research and academic integrity of Florida Atlantic

University. I will also report any criminal activity or if I believe I have been subjected to foreign influence

activities to the Florida Atlantic Police Department upon my return.

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I will comply with all Florida Atlantic University rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to

international travel, I will not violate Florida Atlantic University’s limitations on travel and activities

abroad, and I will obey all applicable state and federal laws. I acknowledge that I have reviewed and

understand this Conditions of Participation Agreement, Assumption of Risks, and Release of Liability,

and that I understand and assume the risks associated with my participation in the Travel Abroad, and

agree that this document constitutes an agreement that legally binds me and my Related Persons.

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Signature of Participant Date

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Printed Name of Participant

**If Participant is under 18 years of age, the Participant’s parent or legal guardian must agree and sign as

follows: I have reviewed and understand this Conditions of Participation Agreement, Assumption of

Risks, and Release of Liability, and understand and assume the risks associated with my child’s

participation in the Travel Abroad, and agree that this document constitutes an agreement that legally

binds me and my child, and our heirs, assigns, and estates.

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Signature of Participant’s Parent/Legal Guardian Date

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Printed Name of Participant’s Parent/Legal Guardian