I, the undersigned, am an applicant for a program sponsored by CONEXUS International of FTA International, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as FTA) agree to the following understandings:

1) I understand that this is a group program and I agree to abide by the group leader’s standards established by FTA or its representatives. I agree that FTA reserves the right to enforce any rule that insures the safety of the individual and the group at large and that my participation in the FTA program may at any time be terminated if I am to cause any damage or injury to me or to the person or property of others while participating in this program. I agree to leave the program at my own expense and waive the right to any refund of program fees.

2) I understand that I am responsible for exercising caution and common sense at all times to avoid injury.

3) I hereby waive any and all claims against FTA and its agents or contractors, domestic and overseas, my local school and any staff members or counselors accompanying the group, their heirs or their estate, arising from any death, injury, loss, damage, accident, delay, irregularity, or expense to person or property incurred from the use of any vehicle or service, strikes, war, weather, sickness, quarantine, government restrictions or regulations, or arising from any act or omission of any steamship, airline, railroad, bus company, sight-seeing, hotel or any other service or transporting company, firm, individual, or agency.

4) I also shall not hold FTA responsible for any loss or damage arising from any errors or omissions contained in this brochure or other FTA literature, late or non-confirmation or acceptance of bookings and loss or damage caused by delays. In addition, FTA shall have the right, at any time in its discretion and without liability or cost therefore, to cancel any tour or the remainder thereof, or make an alteration in route, accommodation, price and/or details in the event of any tour being rendered impossible or inadvisable by weather, strikes, war, acts of God, governmental interference or any cause whatsoever that is beyond FTA control. Any and all extra expenses incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

5) I also release FTA and its agents, servants, employee officers or their assigns, my tour guide (s), or contractors from any financial obligations or liabilities that I may incur or any damage or injury to me or to the person or property of others that I may cause while participating in this program, and I agree to indemnify them against any such financial obligations or liabilities.

6) I understand that FTA is not responsible for my well-being during such periods of time that I may be absent from FTA supervised activities, as during free time periods, times of independent travel, visits to friends and relatives and so forth.

7) I understand that the air carrier's liability for loss or damage to baggage, or for death or injury to person or property, is limited by their tariffs and/or by the Warsaw Convention. FTA is not responsible for loss, theft or damage to my belongings or to the belongings of any other person, including passports and travel documents.

8) I also grant FTA, its officers or agents, to place me, at my own expense (if not paid or covered by the insurance policy), in a hospital at any point for any service and treatment, or, if no hospital is available, to place me in the hands of a local medical doctor for treatment. FTA, its officers and agents are further authorized to request that I leave the program and return home at my own expense (if not paid or covered by the insurance policy) for medical treatment if this is deemed necessary by FTA in consultation with local medical authorities.

9) I understand that FTA and/or the airlines reserve the right to make changes in tour itineraries and departure dates, to substitute airlines and equipment or to make cancellations for insufficient participation or any other reason.

10) I understand that in the event of cancellation or changes being made, refunds will be given in accordance with the important information Terms and Conditions of FTA current-year brochure. I understand that if I wish to cancel my enrollment in a FTA program, I must do so in writing.

11) I understand that I must pay in full by the deadline dates stipulated in the FTA current year brochure. If I fail to meet such payment deadlines, I realize that I will be assessed the late payment penalties therein described, and I agree to pay such late payment penalties.

12) I understand that FTA is not responsible for any costs arising from the loss or theft of any of my personal property during the tour, including my airline ticket. I understand that each airline has its own procedures for dealing with lost tickets and that if lose my airline ticket I may be required to purchase from the airline a full fare replacement ticket. I accept that in these circumstances it is entirely my own responsibility to pursue any refund directly from the airline.

13) I understand that I am responsible for any damage I may cause while on tour to hotel property and other facilities or for misappropriation of hotel property, and I agree to pay for any such damages that I may cause; I cannot hold FTA responsible for these damages.

14) I understand that this agreement includes the entire agreement between FTA and me with reference to the subject matter referred to herein, and I do not rely upon any promises, inducements or agreements not herein, including but not limited to any oral statements made to me by any agents or employees of FTA.

15) I certify that I am in good physical and mental health and that I have no special medical or physical conditions, nor any special needs or requirements, which would impede participation in the program, or be of any harm or inconvenience to myself or the other participants. I understand that walking long distances, climbing stairs may be required activities.

16) This agreement becomes effective when my enrollment is accepted by FTA and I understand that this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida which shall have sole jurisdiction over all claims which may be brought pursuant to this agreement or as a result of any actions or omissions by FTA or representatives. The terms and conditions of this contract supersede those of any previous FTA publication. This form cannot be changed or altered without the expressed written consent of FTA.

17) I hereby authorize FTA the right to use any photo or video taken of me, in and around any event, in any printed, electronic, or moving picture format for their use, including their websites, blogs, social media venues, marketing, promotion, or any other purpose.