(Download) This is a binding contract between MPO and the student / client Student’s Name ____________________ Address ____________________ City ___________ Prov/State _____ Postal/Zip Code ____________ Home Phone # ( ) _____________ Age ______ Birth Date DD_____ MM_____ YY_____ School Group ____________________ Insurance It is a condition of acceptance of this contract by MPO Educational Travel (hereinafter referred to as "MPO") that all clients are adequately covered by insurance. A copy of your insurance policy must be produced for our files before departure. Insurance must have adequate medical cover and trip cancellation to cover any unforeseen circumstances that may arise which would prohibit you from participation in your tour or any portion of your tour. MPO offers such a comprehensive travel insurance package. If this is not already included in the cost of the tour, the insurance premium of ________ must be added to and remitted with the initial deposit. The insurance package CANNOT be purchased after the deposit has been paid. Please check one of the following: _____ Accepted (premium must be included with deposit) _____ Declined (must provide proof of independent insurance) Responsibility of MPO Educational Travel All arrangements for land accommodation, transportation and sightseeing are made by the tour operator, MPO and/or their appointed representatives, who act only as agents in obtaining transportation, accommodation and other services for persons utilizing these tour arrangements. MPO and/or their appointed representatives shall not be liable or held responsible directly or indirectly for any delay, injury (including death), loss or damage to any persons or property occasioned by neglect or default of any person, company, or association providing accommodation, transportation or any other services in conjunction with the tour. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any persons as members of the tour group, in which case equitable refund will be made at the discretion of the tour operator. MPO cannot be held responsible for any change in all or part of the tour due to cancellation, delays, or alterations, or loss or damage caused by force-majeure such as strikes, riots, political unrest, war or threat of war, terrorist activity, flood, fire, industrial dispute, technical or weather problems affecting transport, grounding of aircraft, closure of airports or similar events beyond our control. The right is also reserved to make such alterations in the tour arrangements as may be found necessary for the convenience and safety of the members and the proper execution of the tour. The transportation companies concerned, the tour operator, and/or their appointed agents are not held responsible for any act, omission, or event during the time the passengers are not on board their conveyances. The passage contract in use by the tour operator and/or his appointed agents when issued shall constitute the sole contract between the carrier, tour operator and/or the appointed agents and purchaser of the tour arrangements and/or passenger. Responsibility and Obligations of Student I (the student) understand that the purpose of the tour is to foster national and international goodwill among students and people of the places that I will visit, and to provide me with a better knowledge of the world and its people. As a condition of my participation in the tour, I agree to abide by the schedules and regulations established: to submit to the authority and discipline of the group leaders, to accept the vicissitudes of travel with humour and good grace, and to conduct myself in such a manner that I will be a credit to my school, community and country. I understand and agree that I can be expelled from the tour if my behaviour warrants such action. In such circumstances I understand and agree that I will be responsible for any and all additional costs incurred in my return travel arrangements and the decision of MPO and/or my group leader is final. Pre-Existing Medical Conditions I hereby state that (choose one): I am in good health, and have no pre-existing medical or health condition that would prevent me from safely participating in the tour to which this contract relates. Student’s Initials ________ Parent’s or Guardian’s Initials ________ OR I suffer from the pre-existing medical or health conditions listed below. I understand and agree that MPO accepts no responsibility for the monitoring, care or treatment of my pre-existing medical or health condition(s) while I am participating in the tour to which this contract relates. I suffer from the following medical/health conditions: ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________ Student’s Initials ________ Parent’s or Guardian’s Initials _________ Not Included The following are not included in the price of the tour and are the responsibility of the student: passports, visas, tourist cards, vaccinations, airport departure taxes, and services not included in the tour programs, and other items of a personal nature. Contract This contract represents the entire agreement between the parties and replaces all prior understandings (oral or written) covering the subject matter and can be changed only in writing signed by both parties. Governing Law This contract shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Ontario, and the exclusive jurisdiction over all disputes arising out of this contract shall be in the courts of the Province of Ontario. I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS CONTRACT Date: _______________ Student Signature ____________________ I HAVE READ AND ACCEPT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF MY CHILD’S CONTRACT Name of Parent or Legal Guardian (in BLOCK letters)_________________ Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian ____________________ Business Phone Number ( ) ____________________ Date ____________________