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The University requires registration for all LMU-related international travel taken by faculty, staff, students, and invited guests. By registering your travel, you will obtain coverage through LMU’s international health, safety, security, and evacuation insurance. There is no cost to the traveler for this coverage. Travelers will be covered through the program start and end dates (+/- 14 days) once travel is commenced. You will need a copy of your flight itinerary and passport to complete the registration.
After you register your travel, you will receive a confirmation email. If you have any questions, contact internationaltravel@lmu.edu.
Thank you,
Cynthia Orms
Director, Office of Global Safety & Security
It is your responsibility to submit a new registration for your return flights.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
For LMU Students
THIS AGREEMENT CONTAINS A GENERAL RELEASE OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND A WAIVER OF LIABILITY. READ IT CAREFULLY AND UNDERSTAND IT FULLY BEFORE AGREEING AND SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT.
Activity:
Term/Dates:
In consideration of my participation in the Activity described above, I, an adult over 18 years of age, freely and voluntarily agree as follows:
1. Assumption of Risk.
I understand that it is my responsibility to be aware of the conditions and safety considerations pertaining to travel in, to and within my Activity and Place of Travel identified above and to read any revisions or updates published by the U.S. State Department as well as monitoring media reports and information pertaining to my Place of Travel that are issued between the date when I sign this Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability (“Release”)and the date of my return from the Activity. In this connection, I understand that I can stay in touch and get updates by checking the U.S. State Department Travel Alerts & Warnings website or receiving consular information on Twitter. I can also get global updates at the U.S. Department of State's, Bureau of Consular Affairs website where I can find the current Worldwide Caution, Travel Warnings, Travel Alerts, and Country Specific Information. I am also aware that I can also download a U.S. Embassy free Smart Traveler App, available through iTunes and the Android market.
I understand the risks, hazards and dangers of traveling to and in my Place of Travel at this time as explained in the U.S. State Department Travel Alerts & Warnings (and any subsequent revisions or updates) and current news and media reports and that the safety and security situation in my Place of Travel is dynamic and may change before and during my participation in the Activity. I understand that I am in the best position to protect my health, safety and property and therefore I am solely responsible for protecting my health, safety and property. I agree to exercise my best judgment and to follow any and all advice and safety precautions provided by faculty and/or staff involved with the Activity, but I recognize that even while following this advice and these precautions the University cannot guarantee my protection, health or safety. I understand that situations might arise during the Activity and my travel to, from and within my Place of Travel that are beyond the reasonable control of the University and that cell phone use or communication may be limited or unavailable during the Activity.
I understand and acknowledge that my participation in the Activity is entirely voluntary, is not required by the University, and that my participation in the Activity and my travel to, from and within my Place of Travel involves risk of damage to property, personal injury or death; exposure to and risk from foreign political, legal, criminals, gangs, social, and economic conditions; different standards of design, safety and maintenance of utilities, including computing facilities, buildings, housing, public places and conveyances; and, local sanitation, medical, health, insect-borne disease, and weather conditions. I am aware of, understand, acknowledge and appreciate the risks, hazards and dangers of travel to, in and around my Place of Travel including, but not limited to, the dangers to my own health and personal safety, including loss of property, kidnapping, hostage taking, personal injury, disability, paralysis or death posed by travel to, from or within my Place of Travel, war, terrorism, criminals and gangs, civil unrest, kidnapping, illness, public health risks, accidents, and/or violence.. These risks may result from my travel to, from or within my Place of Travel, my participation in the Activity, the acts of others, or the unavailability of emergency medical care or immediate staff response. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation in the Activity and travel to, in and around my Place of Travel.
I understand that I am free to withdraw from the Activity for security reasons if I choose to do so. I understand that if I decide to withdraw from the Activity before the end of the Activity because of security concerns, there is no guarantee that I will receive credit, or a refund of tuition or other fees paid for the Activity.
2. Release. I (for myself, my parents, legal guardians, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the University, its trustees, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any blame, responsibility and/or liability whatsoever for any property damage, property loss, property theft, personal injury, death, kidnapping, claim, or any damage of any kind whatsoever, whether arising from the alleged negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, which may arise out of or relate in any way to my participation in the Activity and travel to, from or in my Place of Travel and to, from or involving the Activity, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. I agree to be solely responsible for any medical, health or personal injury costs relating to my participation in the Activity.
3. Conduct. During the Activity, I will abide by the following standards:
I will keep proper identification with me at all times during the Activity and while leaving and returning to the United States (e.g. passport, birth certificate, and government-issued photoidentification such as a driver’s license)
I will not absent myself from the group participating in the Activity or travel alone.
I will abide by the LMU Student Conduct Code and will refrain from alcohol or drug use while participating in the Activity.
I will comply with all applicable laws.
I will behave appropriately and will act with courtesy and respect towards others at all times, acknowledging that I am a guest in a foreign country.
If I have any questions regarding the Activity or what is expected of me, I will contact the coordinator of the Activity.
4. Certification. I am in good physical and mental health and do not have any physical or mental conditions that could affect my ability to participate in the Activity. I am aware that the University does not provide on-call medical personnel.
5. Compliance with Policies. I have read and agree to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to those that apply to my participation in the Activity. I understand that permission to participate in the Activity may be suspended, revoked or denied by the University in its sole and complete discretion. If I observe a hazard during my participation in the Activity, I will immediately remove myself from participation and bring the hazard to the attention of a University faculty or staff member.
6. Prerequisite Skills and Training. I have the requisite education, skills, qualifications, physical ability and training necessary to properly and safely participate in the Activity. If I have any questions as to what skills, qualifications, physical ability or training are necessary, I will direct such questions to the appropriate University staff member.
7. No Assumption of Responsibility by University. I understand that the University does not assume responsibility for any loss, injury or damage to person or property in connection with my participation in the Activity which results from causes beyond the control of and without fault of the University.
8. Consent to Emergency Treatment. I hereby consent to medical treatment in a medical emergency where I am unable at the time to consent to such treatment.
9. Miscellaneous. The laws of the state of California shall govern the validity, construction and enforceability of this Release, without giving effect to its conflict of law principles. The venue for any dispute relating in any way to this Release shall be in Los Angeles, California. If any clause or provision of this Release is held to be illegal, void or voidable as against public policy or otherwise, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or parts thereof which may be given effect without the invalid provision or part. To this extent, the provisions, and parts thereof, of this Release are severable.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS RELEASE, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS, OR INDUCEMENTS APART FROM THIS RELEASE HAVE BEEN MADE.
Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability for Invited Guests
Name of Activity/Trip:
2. Release.I (for myself, my parents, legal guardians, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns) hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the University, its trustees, employees, agents and volunteers (collectively “Releasees”) from and against any blame, responsibility and/or liability whatsoever for any property damage, property loss, property theft, personal injury, death, kidnapping, claim, or any damage of any kind whatsoever, whether arising from the alleged negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, which may arise out of or relate in any way to my participation in the Activity and travel to, from or in my Place of Travel and to, from or involving the Activity, to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. I agree to be solely responsible for any medical, health or personal injury costs relating to my participation in the Activity.
8. Consent to Emergency Treatment. I hereby consent to medical treatment in a medical emergency where I am unable at the time to consent to such treatment (see Emergency Medical Treatment Authorization in your application).
10. Traveling with Minors. Will you be traveling with children under the age of 18 at the time of travel? If yes, please provide their full legal name(s) below.
11.Responsibility for Minor Children
If I choose to bring or accompany minor children, I acknowledge and agree that:
I am solely responsible for the supervision, care, and safety of the minor child(ren) at all times.
The University does not provide supervision, childcare, or guardianship for minor children.
I remain fully responsible for all decisions relating to the minor child(ren), including medical care, transportation, lodging, and daily supervision.