GOSEPHARDIC and its staff (refered to as GS for rest of the
document) shall not be liable or responsible for any loss, theft or damage which
you may sustain to your person or property, or for any loss or damage by reason
of any delay, modification, curtailment or arrangement pertaining to the services
or facilities to be provided by GOSEPHARDIC in connection with your participation
on the program.
MEDICAL - You have consulted a physician of your
own choice and have been advised by said physician that you are in good health,
do not suffer from any physical or mental ailment or disability which requires
any medical or surgical care or treatment, or which would make your travel and/or
participation on the program disruptive, hazardous, unwise, unwarranted or a
potential source of danger to you or to the other participants. In case of medical
or surgical emergency, you hereby give permission to the physician selected
by GS to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and to order injection, anesthesia,
or surgery for you. Please be aware that the medical insurance secured by GS
for you in Israel does not cover pre-existing conditions.
HAZARDS - You acknowledge that all the program
activities, including, but not limited to, hiking, rafting, snorkeling, swimming,
camping, bus, jeep and air travel, may be subject to certain hazards; and further
that you are voluntarily participating in the program and these activities,
and understand the dangers and risks involved. You are aware that in the past
there have been terrorist attacks, which must be regarded as an additional risk
of travel in Israel. You hereby agree to accept any and all risks associated
with participating in the program and release GS of any obligation to you.
CONDUCT - You agree to attend all scheduled programs.
Any absences from programs must first be cleared with the staff. Excessive absences
from scheduled programming will cause one to forfeit part or all of the scholarship
of $3000. The GOSEPHARDIC staff will have the authority to determine if this
action is necessary. You will share the responsibilities of keeping accommodations,
classrooms, dining room, and other facilities clean during the course of the
program. You are responsible for returning your room in the same condition you
received it and are financially responsible for any damage you have caused during
the course of the program.
You may be removed from the program for, among other reasons, (a) providing
incorrect or false information regarding any portion of your application; (b)
repeated failure to participate in any portion of the program; (c) use or possession
of illegal drugs; (d) excessive, debilitating or illegal use of alcohol; (e)
acts of violence or vandalism; (f) failure to disclose, or disclosure of inaccurate,
medical information; or (g) failure to comply with any rules or regulations
imposed by GS or their employees, servants and agents.
RESPONSIBILITY - You acknowledge that if you are
removed from the program, you will be responsible for all expenses you incur
from the date of removal, including accommodations, food and airfare for the
return to your home city. GS reserves the right to determine the date and time
of your return flight.
REFUNDS - You acknowledge that if you choose to leave the program for any reason, you will not be refunded for any amount that you have paid.
Rules are:
- Participate in all activities on the trip, and be on time
- Attend all official group classes, activities and Shabbat and stay with
the group
- One cannot be disruptive at any point on the trip, during or outside group
time This will left up entirely to the discretion of the GoSephardic staff
to decide
- Males and females are not to even be in the same hotel rooms
- Drugs of any kind will not allowed at any point during the trip
- Upon paying the deposit, one is responsible for their spot. Should one cancel
after the deposit is received, they will be responsible for paying for the
flight.
