1. I understand that my participation in a study abroad program ("Program") organized by PARIS SUMMER STUDY, INC., a Virginia corporation ("PSS") is contingent on PSS's review and acceptance of my PSS Application ("Application").
   
   
2. I acknowledge that I have read and accept the terms and conditions set forth in PSS's Policies, which are incorporated herein by reference and which constitute part of this Application. This agreement is a legally binding contract.
   
   
3. I acknowledge that I may engage in activities that involve risk of loss of property, personal injury, illness or death. I hereby assume all of the foregoing risks and I release, waive, discharge and agree to hold harmless PSS and its officers, directors, employees and agents from any loss or liability in any way relating thereto. I unconditionally release PSS from any claims for damage, injury, loss, or expense of any nature resulting from events beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, war, strikes, crime, terrorism, sickness or quarantine, government restrictions or regulations. This release also applies to any losses arising from the use of any vehicle or from the selection of, or from any act or omission by, any housing agency, host family, travel agency, transportation provider, hotel or excursion provider, host institution, company or individual.
   
   
4. I understand that I will be traveling to a foreign country, with different customs, standards, laws and risks than I am unaccustomed to. I understand and acknowledge that (a) I may become sick or injured while participating in a Program; (b) I may be arrested or imprisoned if I do not conform to local laws; (c) there exists crime in foreign countries and that I may be a victim of crime; and (d) I may not agree with local customs and standards. I accept the above described risks and other risks associated with travel in, to and among foreign countries. I understand that I am responsible for exercising caution and common sense at all times and agree to release and not hold PSS responsible for any such problems I encounter participating in a Program.
   
   
5. If I am sick or injured while participating on the Program, I authorize PSS to take such action as it considers necessary to secure treatment and/or transportation back to the United States. I release PSS from any liability relating to this medical care. I agree to provide the name of an Emergency Contact whom PSS may contact should PSS deem it necessary. If PSS incurs any expense on my behalf that is not covered by insurance, I agree to make immediate repayment upon my return. I hereby acknowledge that this Application does not create any affirmative duty or responsibility for PSS to take any action should I become sick or injured while participating in a Program
   
   
6. I will comply with PSS Policies, including its rules, standards and instructions for program participant behavior. I understand that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal from the Program. If dismissed, I understand that (a) the cost of returning home is my own expense, and (b) I will not receive a refund of any kind. I understand that my participation may be terminated if I am expelled from school, deemed academically ineligible by the school, or otherwise disciplined by school or civil authorities, or if PSS, in its sole discretion, determines that my conduct is incompatible with the interests, safety or welfare of other participants. I agree to indemnify PSS if I do anything that causes PSS to sustain financial loss or liability.
   
   
7. I understand that PSS requires all participants to enroll in the PSS insurance plan. I understand it provides insurance coverage for my benefit while in the Program, including limited health, accident and accidental death insurance. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to understand the limitations of this coverage and agree that PSS is not responsible for any uninsured losses.
   
   
8. I understand that PSS reserves the right to reject my application if, after acceptance, PSS learns of a condition (personal, medical and/or psychological) which in the opinion of PSS may endanger me or others, puts me at risk in a foreign country, and/or shows a history of an inability to adapt to challenging situations.
   
   
9. I understand that PSS occasionally uses statements made by its students and/or their photographs in marketing materials on the web and in print. I consent to such use of my statements or photographs of me. I agree that PSS may add my name and email address to an email distribution list which will be shared with other participants in my Program, unless I notify PSS in writing otherwise.
   
   
10. I authorize PSS to release my Application and supporting documentation to my host institution(s), my home institution(s), their personnel and PSS staff.
    
    
11. I understand that PSS or the sponsoring academic institution reserves the right to make changes, cancellations or substitutions to the Program for insufficient enrollment, emergency or changed conditions or based upon the interest of the group. I understand that any expenses incurred due to these changes, cancellations or substitutions are my expense. If I choose to leave the Program as a result of these changes, I understand there will be no refund of program fees or of any expenses already paid.
    
    
12. I understand that obtaining a passport and any other required travel documents is my sole responsibility. Whether I am a U.S. citizen or not, I shall hold PSS harmless in the event I cannot obtain the necessary documents for participation in the Program. I understand that the inability to obtain these visas and other documents does not constitute grounds for a refund or waiving of any program fees.
    
    
13. Any action or suit brought relating to this Application or my participation in a Program must be commenced and maintained in the appropriate state court of Virginia or a Federal district court located in Virginia, as applicable. The parties irrevocably consent to jurisdiction and venue in such courts for such purposes and agree not to seek transfer or removal of any action commenced in any such court. In the event either party hereto institutes an action or other proceeding to enforce any rights arising under this Application, the party prevailing in such action or other proceeding will be paid all reasonable costs and attorneys' fees by the other party, such fees to be set by the court and not by a jury and to be included in any judgment or award entered in such proceeding.
    
    
14. References in this agreement to "PSS" shall include Paris Summer Study, Inc, and its subsidiaries, and all of its officers, directors, employees, agents, interns, representatives, group leaders, and host school officials.

I (or if I am a minor, my undersigned parent or legal guardian), represent and covenant to PSS that all of the information I have provided on this Application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and that I have an affirmative responsibility and duty to inform PSS as soon as I learn of any error or change to the information that I have provided to PSS. I acknowledge that, in making its acceptance decision, PSS may rely on the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentation may result in rejection of my application or dismissal from the PSS program. I agree to all of the terms and agreements of this Application.