This Volunteer Services Agreement is a legally binding contract which sets forth all of the terms and conditions of Your agreement with Global Crossroad, LLC. As part of Your application process, You are required to verify and affirm that You have read and thoroughly reviewed this contract and that You understand, entirely accept and agree to be bound by all of its terms. All services and volunteer arrangements provided by or through Global Crossroad, LLC are subject to this contract and Your completion of an application and/or corresponding payment of any fee to Global Crossroad, LLC confirms your contractually binding agreement to all of the terms and conditions of this contract. If you have any questions regarding this contract, please email Global Crossroad, LLC and we will be happy to assist you. However, this document, including any referenced exhibits hereto, is the sole source of any obligations and/or services to be provided by Global Crossroad LLC and therefore no oral or other communications or documents regarding the substance of this agreement are relevant or binding upon Global Crossroad, LLC. You should retain legal counsel to assist you if you do not fully understand any provision included in this document.

1. Definitions

This Agreement includes certain key terms that are specifically defined in the Definitions that follow. Other defined terms may be included in body of the Agreement. Defined terms are indicated by a capitalized letter at the beginning of the term and shall have the meaning and intent respectively defined below:

“Agreement” shall mean this Volunteer Services Agreement between You, as the Applicant, and Global Crossroad, LLC, including the Term Sheet and any other written exhibits that may be referenced herein and/or attached to this document.

“Applicant” shall mean the specific person identified on the Term Sheet that enters into this Agreement with Global Crossroad LLC and may generally be used interchangeably with “You” or “Your” when possessively referring to You.

“Country Coordinator(s)” means the person(s) in the Host Country who organize and coordinate Placements of Participants.

“Global” shall mean Global Crossroad LLC and may generally be used interchangeably with “We” or “Us” or “Our” when possessively referring to Us.

“Host Country” shall mean the Country in which Applicant is placed to perform volunteer services.

“Host Country Partners” shall mean the various persons, entities and/or organizations located within the respective Host Countries that have entered into an arrangement, relationship and/or contractual agreement with Global and thereby generally agreed, subject to certain restrictions, to accept Global Participants and allow the Participants to provide volunteer services in connection with Projects being conducted within the Host Country.

“Host Family” shall mean the people in the Host Country who provide living accommodations and meals to Participants during the Project, but may occasionally also include a hostel or similar accommodation.

“Participants" shall collectively refer to persons that have volunteered services pursuant to an agreement entered into with Global and generally includes the Applicant.

“Placement” shall mean the general process of placing Participants in a particular services Project located within a Host Country.

“Program Fees” shall mean the applicable fees to be paid to Global by Applicant as identified in the Term Sheet.

“Project” shall mean the specific venture and/or activity for which a Participant is engaged and selected to provide volunteer services, as more fully specified in the Term Sheet.

“Project Period” shall mean the length of time for which a Participant is scheduled to work in the Host Country in completion of the Project, as more fully specified in the Term Sheet.

“Project Staff” shall mean the directors, managers, employees, representatives and/or other agents that are responsible for or otherwise in charge of the Project for which Applicant is providing volunteer services hereunder.

“Term Sheet” shall mean the document to be included as an exhibit/addendum to this Agreement which contains the specific terms of Applicant’s Placement, including a description of the Project, the Project Period, the applicable Program Fees to be paid by Applicant and any similar information and supplemental contractual terms and obligations specific to Applicant.
“Volunteer Coordinators” shall mean the respective entities and organizations located within each Host Country that generally coordinate and organize relief and volunteer services and primarily decide which Projects within their Host Country require the volunteer services to be provided by Participants.

2. Services Provided by Global

2.1 Placement of Participants. In consideration of Your payment of the Program Fees identified in the Term Sheet and the volunteer services to be provided by You pursuant to this Agreement, Global agrees to arrange a volunteer Project in a Host Country for which You shall provide volunteer services during the duration of the Project Period. Additional specific terms of the Project and the volunteer services to be provided by You are provided in the Term Sheet. Global is not obligated to perform any other services for or on behalf of You other than those specific services identified in this Section 2. Unless specifically provided otherwise in this Agreement, You shall remain solely responsible for paying any and all costs and expenses related to your participation in any Project and/or Placement.

2.2 Placement Arrangements. Global will review and research Your Placement requests and attempt to reasonably match Your personal interests or preferences with the list of Projects made available to Us through the Volunteer Coordinators. Since Volunteer Coordinators control all Placements and corresponding Projects, Global has no control over which Placements and/or Projects are available and which Participants are actually accepted by the Volunteer Coordinators and/or Project Staff for a specific Project. As a result, You are required to be flexible with regard to Placements and the specific Project that is ultimately selected and approved.

2.2.1 Project Selection. If, after Your arrival in the Host Country, You are dissatisfied with Your Project, Global will likely be unable to timely find an alternative Project for You; however, the Country Coordinator will work with You and the Volunteer Coordinator to try to resolve any difficulties as quickly as practicable. Global is not obligated to find an alternative Project if You are simply dissatisfied with the Project selected for You and identified in the Term Sheet.

2.2.2 Placement or Project Variance. In some cases, the actual Placement or Project may differ slightly from the Placements and/or Projects described on Our website or in any related literature. Also, on many occasions, Project Staff may request that You assist with some additional jobs or services that are related to the assigned Project. If a Project terminates or other circumstances require the Country Coordinator to move You from one Project to another within the same Host Country, the Country Coordinator will arrange transportation from Your old Project to Your new Project and Global will advise You of this change as soon as reasonably possible.

If a Project change is required before You leave for the Host Country, Global will attempt to find an alternative Project for You in the same Host Country. If Global is unable to confirm an alternative Project within the same Host Country or You do not wish to accept the alternative Project selected for You, Global will refund to You any monies that may be due to You pursuant to section 5 below.

2.3 Country Coordinators. Country Coordinators are available in each Host Country. The Country Coordinator serves as the primary contact for the You in the Host Country during the Project Period. The primary purpose of the Country Coordinator is to welcome You to the Host Country and to assist You in getting situated to complete the Project. Specifically, the Country Coordinator will, during the Project Period, assist You with: (i) arrival in the Host Country by meeting You, when possible, at the airport; (ii) arranging for room and board in the Host Country with the Host Family or hostel; (iii) orientation for the Host Country, its culture, the Host Family, general safety precautions, and related issues; (iv) introductions of You to the Host Family and, when reasonably possible, the Project Staff; and (v) offer emergency help or support if reasonably possible and as needed. Once You are introduced to the Host Family, the Country Coordinator will periodically contact You, usually in 2-4 week intervals, to ensure that the Project is proceeding satisfactorily. In rare circumstances, the Project is located a great distance form the office of the Country Coordinator. In such an event, the Country Coordinator will not be available to drive You to Your Project and will be limited to providing You with guides and/or driving instructions and You will therefore be required to travel to the Project by Yourself.

2.4 Airport Reception. The Country Coordinator or an other representative will pick You up from the airport in the Host Country if You timely inform Us of your flight schedule, in writing, at least four weeks in advance of Your arrival in the Host Country. Unfortunately, travel delays in developing countries are a common occurrence. If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the Country Coordinator or representative fails to arrive within three hours of Your scheduled arrival in the Host Country, You should travel to the local contact hotel (or any nearby hotel) and call the Country Coordinator. The cost of transporting You to the airport at the conclusion of the Project Period is solely Your responsibility and is not covered as part of the Program Fees. If Your flight is delayed or otherwise changed, please go to the contact hotel (or any nearby hotel), and Global will reimburse You for the cost of traveling to the contact hotel (up to a maximum of USD$30) upon Your furnishing of a travel receipt to the Country Coordinator.

2.5 Host Family. Global arranges for a Host Family to provide living accommodations and meals for You during the Project Period. In terms of accommodations and meals, Global assumes no responsibility beyond arranging for the Host Family to provide such services to You. You are solely responsible for arranging Your own accommodations and meals, at Your sole expense, if You arrive early or stay after the Project Period.

2.5.1 Accommodations. Accommodations vary among countries and regions and may also depend upon local conditions, the specific Project, or different programs. The accommodations will be basic to moderate but will vary depending upon the country and location within the country. Hygienic conditions for bathroom, toilet and related living facilities are often below western standards and are very primitive in many developing countries.

In most cases, the accommodations provided to You through the Host Family will consist of a separate bedroom, a shared lounge area, a shared bath room, and accessible toilets. However, depending on the exact situation, You may be required to share a bedroom in the Host Family's home with other Participants.

Any accommodations provided as part of a Placement are intended solely for use by Participants. No visitors of any Participant are permitted to make any use of any accommodations or meals provided by the Host Family.

If You choose to spend time away from the accommodations provided during the Project Period, such as on an overnight trip that You organize, You do so at Your own cost and neither Global nor the Host Family will refund or reimburse You for accommodation costs incurred by You during time spent away from the Host Family.

2.5.2 Meals. Through the Host Family, You are provided local foods, two to three times per day, for each day during the Project Period. The Host Family typically serves a family meal for all to eat and does not serve separate meals for You and/or each individual Participant. In certain circumstances, You may wish to supplement the provided meals with food purchased by You, particularly if You prefer a western diet. In such cases, You may wish to account for this contingency in Your personal finances and budget. Upon request, the Host Family will also provide boiled water for drinking and brushing teeth. The Host Family does not provide any mineral water, special diets or other beverage types. If You have a special or unique diet, You may contact the Country Coordinator and request assistance and the Country Coordinator may attempt to assist You but neither Global nor the Host Family has any obligation to assist You with special dietary needs. If You require any additional dietary or other supplements to the meals provided through the Host Family, You must make such arrangements as You deem necessary at Your own personal expense. All meals provided during the Project Period are provided exclusively through the Host Family so You are solely responsible for all meals while away from the Host Family. No refund or other reimbursement is available if You decide to spend time away from the Host Family during the Project Period.

2.5.3 Allocation of Fees. Global offers it programs through of local staff members, coordinators, or host organizations.  Global pays a weekly fee to these parties to arrange a number of services  (airport receive/pick-up, transfer, selection of host family, projects, living accommodations, meals). Global has no control over the allocation of fees. Global does not know how fees are  allocated by local partners or coordinators for salaries, office spaces, rent, utilities, communications, taxes, staff members, vehicles, airport receive/pick-up, transfer, host families, living accommodations,  meals, and/or donations.  Global does not guarantee any particular level of donation to host projects and payments to host families.

2.6 Travel Insurance

Excluding participants of paid teaching program in china, Thailand , and Vietnam , Global offers comprehensive insurance to its Participants with coverage available during the entire duration of the Project Period. Please contact Us for details of benefits of the insurance.

2.6.1 Insurance for Paid Teaching In China , Thailand , Vietnam , Mexico , Russia , Brazil , and Chile

Global does NOT offer any insurance and liability coverage for Participants joining the English Teaching programs in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Chile. You are solely responsible to buy your insurance for the entire project period. You are solely responsible for evaluating and determining the type, extent and levels of any insurance coverage You may need or desire during the Project Period, including, without limitation, coverage for: light work; the cost of cancellation of the Placement by You; the cost of assistance including repatriation in the event of accident or illness; legal liability and expenses; lost baggage; cancelled flights; medical expenses; kidnapping; death, liability arising due to personal injury to You or a third party; and cancellation of your Placement for any other reason. You are also solely responsible for maintaining any necessary insurance documents with You as may be needed to prove any insurance coverage available to You. Global Crossroad will not be liable for any damages resulting from Your failure to buy appropriate insurance.

2.7 Internship Program (applicable only to Interns in Global’s Internship Program). Global offers an internship program in collaboration with local projects, institutes, and NGOs (non-governmental organizations). The internship program is not available to all Participants and is only available to specific Participants that apply as an intern as part of Global’s internship program. In most of these cases, the Country Coordinator or the director of the Project serves as a supervisor of a Participant’s internship project. It is the intern's responsibility to develop his or her Project in collaboration with local supervisors. Many times, the Participant’s expectations and the local Project conditions may be different, so it is Your responsibility to make sure that everything is acceptable before You join the Project.

2.8 English Teaching Program in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Chile (applicable only to Participants applying for an English Teaching Program in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, Chile). Global offers an English teaching program in China , Thailand , Vietnam , Mexico , Russia , Brazil , and Chile in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinators. Depending upon the location, school, and teachers' degrees/qualifications/experience, the Volunteer Coordinators offer Participants different benefits (salary, room, food, local telephone).

2.8.1 Restrictions for Rural Areas. Most modern conveniences and services such as local telephone and Internet assess are not available for Placements in rural areas of China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Chile. However, Global will do try to reasonably locate any such services, within the limitations of the Host Country.

2.8.2 Working Visas. Global generally does not provide or make other arrangements for issuance of working visas, particularly since most Placements are strictly for voluntary services only. However, Global's English Teaching Program in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Chile does include a stipend to teachers and, therefore, the Country Coordinator will arrange a working visa for Applicants participating in the English Teaching Program as needed.

2.8.3 Teaching Stipends and Benefits. Teaching stipends and related benefits are the sole responsibility of the various participating schools located within the Host Country and Global shall have no responsibility for any such stipends, benefits or related compensation to be provided through the participating schools. The levels of teaching stipends, benefits and facilities vary from school to school. Volunteer Coordinatorsand participating local schools within the Host Country determine the levels of benefits that are provided to Participants for teaching services.

2.8.4 Insurance and Liability. The Program Fees paid by Applicant to Global for the English Teaching Program in China, Thailand, Vietnam, Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and Chile do not cover Your insurance and liability coverage. It is Your sole responsibility to arrange for such insurance and liability coverage in such amounts as You deem adequate or necessary.

2.8.5 English Teaching Program in Japan , Korea , and Taiwan (applicable only to Participants applying for an English Teaching Program in Japan , Korea , and Taiwan ).  Global offers an English teaching program in Japan , Korea , and Taiwan in collaboration with the local schools and local recruiting agencies. However, Global's role is limited only to that of a “resume referral service”. Global will only forward your resume to our associate recruiters and nothing else. Global does not make any representations whatsoever about the quality and services of the recruiters and/or local schools and whether or not they will meet your expectations and/or needs. It is solely Your responsibility to confirm the quality and services of local recruiters before signing any agreements. In addition, it is your sole responsibility to finalize and accept the placements. You agree to resolve your disputes, issues and problems with local recruiters without any involvement of Global. You agree that Global will not be responsible for any additional services once Global forwards your resume to local recruiters.  Further, You agree that Global, its members, managers, employees, representatives, assigns, and agents shall not be liable for any loss and/or damages of any nature whatsoever, including but not limited to, transportation expenses, lodging expenses, any and all expenses You may incur associated with Your participation in this program, lost income, property damage, physical injury and any and all other losses and/or injury you may sustain associated with participating in the paid teaching program in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.  

2.9. TEFL Abroad (Applicable to participant applying for Global TEFL program abroad

2.9.1. TEFL Abroad. Global Crossroad associates with many TEFL providers to offer TEFL abroad program. Global does not have its own TEFL course approved and accredited by TEFL accrediting organization. Global does not have authority to issue TEFL certification and has no control over the course and issuance of TEFL certifications. Global only offers You the opportunity to contact the TEFL providers to obtain TEFL certification through its TEFL associates. 

2.9.2. TEFL Institute. Global associates with TEFL Institute, Chicago , USA to offer TEFL certification program in Nepal , India , China ( Qingdao ), Ghana , Kenya , and Tanzania . Our partner institute who is a member of the following professional organizations: The College of Teachers, Association of Illinois Bilingual Education (ITBE), International Association of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (IATEFL), California Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (CATESOL), Association of International Educators (NAFSA), The International Accreditation of TESOL Qualifying Organizations (IATQUO), Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc. (TESOL), TEFL Board and Illinois Department of Education.

2.9.3. TEFL Associates in Peru , Costa Rica , Argentina , Mexico , Greece , Vietnam , China ( Shanghai ), Thailand , Chile , Brazil , and other countries are accredited by different local and international accrediting organizations.  There is no universal standard of TEFL certification. So, TEFL certification of these countries carries different level of national and international standard.

2.9.4 Limitation of TEFL program. You agree to sign up in any Global TEFL abroad program after finding the details of accreditation of TEFL program of Your destination country. Global (in collaboration with local TEFL provider) will help to find the detail accreditation of their courses.

2.9.5 New program : TEFL is a new program of Global Crossroad. TEFL programs in Nepal , Kenya , India , Ghana , and Tanzania are still in infancy stage. Cancellation of TEFL program is possible if Global does not get enough numbers of participants in Nepal , Kenya , India , Ghana , and Tanzania . So, you agree not to buy air ticket unless you get final confirmation letter from us.  Global will not be liable if you buy air ticket without consulting us or getting final letter of confirmation  

2.10. Wildlife Volunteers Program (applicable only to participants applying for Wildlife Volunteers Program in Asia, Africa, and Latin America). Participating in the Wildlife Project involves some level of risk of injury, up to and including death of the volunteer participant. Wildlife Project Volunteers will come into contact with wild animals which can act unpredictably and may be capable of inflicting serious bodily injury upon humans. Wildlife Project Volunteers are to presume all animals that they come into contact with as a result of their participation in the Wildlife Project are wild animals and as such dangerous. Although some animals in the project may be tame, they are still wild animals and Wildlife Project Volunteers must treat them as wild animals at all times. Should a volunteer have any questions about what conduct is appropriate when dealing with wild animals and/or any specific animals they may encounter in the Wildlife Project they should direct such questions to the local partner on their project. Further, due to the nature of the Wildlife Project volunteers can be exposed to additional hazards in addition to those associated with dealing with wild animals. While our local partner takes every precaution to ensure the safety of volunteers participating the Wildlife Project you undertake all programs and associated expeditions entirely at your own risk. Considering the nature of the Wildlife Project volunteers assume all risks of injury, up to and including death, property damage, and any and all other losses and damages whatsoever that may result from their participation in the Wildlife Project, and all volunteers agree that Global shall not be liable for any and all injury, up to and including death, damage to property, and/or any and all other loss or damages resulting from the volunteers participation in the Wildlife Project. Further, the volunteers participating in the Wildlife Project agree that the above shall be binding upon the participant's dependants, heirs, legatees, estate, executors, administrators, and assigns.  The volunteer, and his/her dependents, heirs, executors, administrators or assigns through the volunteers agreement to participate in the Wildlife Project, hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Global, its members, managers, employees, representatives, assigns, and agents from any claims of whatsoever nature and from any liability for delay, loss, damage, injury, property damage, illness, death, or any and all other damages or losses arising from any cause whatsoever out of events related to, occurring, or in any and all other way connected to the participants involvement in the Wildlife Project.

2.11 Additional Conditions for volunteers applying through Global Crossroad's UK office

2.11.1 UK Office. The sole purpose of Global Crossroad's partnership with SMMG International, a UK registered company, is the dissemination of information about Global Crossroad's products and services in the UK and Europe-based markets. Global Crossroad's partner, SMMG International, serves solely within the capacity as an information-provider and marketing agent. Therefore, volunteers joining Global Crossroad's program through the UK , Europe-London Office (through SMMG International) will be abiding by all terms and conditions set forth by Global Crossroad.

2.11.2 SMMG International. SMMG International is solely working within the capacity of marketing agent for Global Crossroad. SMMG International has no control over Global Crossroad's services and products. In effect, it is solely Your responsibility to confirm the quality and services of Global Crossroad prior to registering for programs through SMMG International.

2.11.3 Marketing Agent. SMMG International will not be responsible for any injuries, liabilities, and/or damages as it simply works within the capacity of marketing agent for Global Crossroad in UK/Europe-based market. You waive SMMG International, its staffs and agents from all actions resulting in damages, law suits, liability, claims, demands, losses, expenses, and/or whatsoever demands might arise from participating in Global's Crossroads Programs.

2.11.4 Issues and Problems. You agree to deal directly with Global Crossroad's USA-based offices for any issues and/or problems (not with SMMG International).

2.11.5 Consent to Jurisdiction and Venue. You hereby agree that Global Crossroad is a US-registered company. Global Crossroad is not registered in UK . In effect, You further agree that the sole, exclusive jurisdiction of any legal action will be within East Baton Rouge Parish, State of Louisiana , United States of America as more fully set forth in subsection 11.13 of the Terms and Conditions of Global Crossroad, LLC – Volunteer Service Agreement. You agree that the jurisdiction within London , England or any other jurisdiction shall not have jurisdiction over any legal action.

2.12 Web Information. Information provided on Global Crossroad’s website is generic in nature. Global Crossroad works with hundreds of local projects while offering volunteer abroad programs. The nature of these programs varies from location to location. Therefore, Global Crossroad does not guarantee complete accuracy of the information contained on the website. Volunteers agree to further verify all information prior to departure.

3. Responsibilities of Applicant

3.1 Payment of Program Fees. In consideration for Global’s services in planning and arranging Your Placement and/or Program, You hereby agree to timely pay to Global all of the Program Fees listed in the Term Sheet, as more particularly provided therein. Note: Participants requiring expedited placements or date changes may be assessed an additional fee.

3.2 Placements and Projects. You hereby agree to be open and flexible in accepting Placements and/or Projects within the Host Country You have indicated as Your preference and You agree, understand and acknowledge that Global has relied upon Your agreement to be flexible in accepting Your Placement and/or Project. If, prior to Your arrival in the Host Country, You are dissatisfied with the Placement and/or Project selected for You, Global reserves the right to seek an alternative Placement and/or Project on Your behalf no extra charge to You. If You are still not satisfied with the alternative Placement and/or Project that has been selected, You are entitled to cancel this Agreement and to refund of any Program Fees that may be refundable pursuant to Section 5 below.

3.2.1 Developing Countries. Developing countries obviously have great needs but very limited resources. As a result, You hereby agree that Placements and Projects in developing countries can not and shall not be held to the same standards as similar Placements and Projects in developed nations. You agree that that You shall not request any Placement and/or Project in a developing Host Country unless You have a thorough understanding of what to expect as far as accommodations, meals and likely Project challenges.

3.3 Applicant Information. You hereby authorize Global to collect and retain personal information about You in connection with Your application with Us and You agree to provide additional information about You as requested by Global. Such information to be collected and considered by Global in reviewing Your application includes, but is not limited to, references, employment history, health history and medical information, social security and driver’s license numbers, current and previous mailing addresses, criminal background check and family members. You agree, understand and acknowledge that Global may use Your personal information in company promotion materials (newsletter) or share Your personal information with the Project Staff, Volunteer Coordinators, Host Family and similar persons or entities in connection with possible Placements and/or Projects for You. If Global should determine, in its sole discretion, that You are unsuitable for any Placement, You agree that Global may terminate Your application request by notifying You of the termination. Upon any such termination, You agree that You are only entitled to any refunds that may be specifically required pursuant to section 5 below.

3.4 Performance of Volunteer Services for Project. For the entire duration of the Project Period, You hereby agree that You shall provide voluntary employment services in connection with the Project, as requested and directed from time-to-time by the Project Staff. You hereby agree to join Your Project on the correct date and to continue work on the Project throughout the duration of the Project Period.

3.5 Respect and Adhere to Local Culture, Customs, and Laws. Asia, Africa, and Latin America are lands of cultural wonders and these countries cherish and staunchly protect their traditional cultures, where values, thinking, dressing, and daily activities are very different from western culture. It is Your responsibility to understand and follow the local culture, customs and laws during Your entire stay in the Host Country. You agree to dress appropriately, respecting the culture of your Host Country and Host Family.

3.6 Project Rules and Requirements. In addition to the contractual requirements imposed upon You in this Agreement and the applicable laws of the Host Country, You are required to follow and adhere to any specific rules and/or requirements established by the Volunteer Coordinators for the applicable Host Country and any rules and/or requirements applicable to the specific Project. Please contact Us if You are concerned about any rules and/or regulations of Volunteer Coordinators and/or Project Staff or if You wish to read any such rules and/or regulations prior to executing this Agreement.

3.7 Contacting the Country Coordinator. You are required to contact the Country Coordinator and inform him or her of Your arrival and provide a carbon copy of such contact to Us. You are required to ensure that the Country Coordinator acknowledges and responds to Your message.

3.8 Developing Countries. Due to the fact that developing countries are poor and generally limited to primitive goods, services and resources, You agree, understand and acknowledge that You will not be provided and shall not expect to receive luxurious or superior accommodations and/or meals during the Project Period in a Host Country that is a developing or poor country. You further agree, understand and acknowledge that the living accommodations and meals in such developing countries will be minimal and basic.

3.9 Contact Information. You agree that it shall be Your sole responsibility to retain and carry with You any and all necessary contact information, including the address and telephone number of the contact hotel and the Country Coordinator so that You may contact them in the event any need should arise.

3.10 Responsibility for Program Acceptance. You agree that it is ultimately Your responsibility to make sure that the assigned Project is the best Project for You and Your needs.

3.11 Additional Information. You are responsible for contacting Global prior to accepting a Project and/or leaving for a Host Country to request from Global any additional Project or Host Family information that You may need before accepting a Project and/or leaving for Your Project.

You also agree, understand and acknowledge that You are solely responsible for thoroughly researching the Host Country and Project selected for You, including contacting other Participants who have already worked in a particular Host Country or Project, to satisfy any and all of Your information needs before You pay the applicable Program Fees.

3.12 Compliance with Host Family Rules. You agree to respect the culture and follow the rules of the Host Family. Host Families in developing countries can be very sensitive to cultural differences and it is Your responsibility to discuss cultural issues with the Country Coordinator and/or Host Family.

3.13 Visitors. If You would like to bring a friend for a night or brief visit, You must first get permission from the Host Family. However, opposite genders are not allowed to stay in a room together unless You are a married couple or engaged to be married.

3.14 Valuables. You agree and acknowledge that You will not leave any valuable belongings unattended or in any room without a lock and that Global is not responsible, under any circumstances, for any damaged, lost or stolen items.

3.15 Personal Care. You agree that it is Your responsibility to clean Your own room, clothes, and personal use items during the Project Period and to bring any necessary sleeping bags or other accessories needed for personal use during Your stay with the Host Family. You further agree that You may not and will not use any personal belongings of the Host Family such as TV, telephone, AC or any other facilities without prior permission. For any such use, You agree to separately pay for these products and services and acknowledge that the Program Fees fee do not cover any such items.

3.16 Responsibility for Travel. You agree, understand and acknowledge that You will be solely responsible for arranging and paying for Your own travel, specifically including all airfare to and from the Host Country and local transportation. It is Your responsibility to carry all necessary documents while you travel overseas. You agree that Global shall not be responsible for any supporting documents necessary for Your travel needs or other purposes. You agree that Global is not responsible for any airfare or for any other charges that may result from canceling, changing or transferring flights or other arrangements which may result or occur as a result of Your Placement and/or Project being revised, cancelled, terminated or otherwise modified due to Force Majeure and/or any event and/or circumstances outside Global’s control.

Global does not cover any of Your travel to Our local contact office. Program Fees do not cover in-country transportation, unless expressly listed in the Project description (such as the Mini-adventure or portions of the language and culture programs).

3.1.7 Personal Expenses. You agree, understand and acknowledge that You are solely responsible for all of Your personal expenses during your Placement, which includes but is not limited to the cost of daily transportation to and from Your Host Family accommodations and Your Project.

3.18 Insurance. You are solely responsible for evaluating and determining the type, extent and levels of any insurance coverage You may need or desire during the Project Period, including, without limitation, coverage for: light work; the cost of cancellation of the Placement by You; the cost of assistance including repatriation in the event of accident or illness; legal liability and expenses; lost baggage; cancelled flights; medical expenses; kidnapping; liability arising due to personal injury to You or a third party; and cancellation of your Placement for any other reason. In addition, You agree, understand and acknowledge that You are solely responsible for reviewing the travel insurance provided by Global pursuant to subsection 2.6 above and determining whether such coverage adequately and appropriately serves Your needs. If You determine that the travel insurance provided through Global is insufficient to accommodate Your insurance needs, You are solely responsible for arranging and paying for suitable additional insurance coverage. You are also solely responsible for maintaining any necessary insurance documents with You as may be needed to prove any insurance coverage available to You.

3.19 Prohibition Against Direct Contact. You agree, understand and acknowledge that Global has invested considerable resources in securing Your Placement and/or Project. As a consequence, You agree that You shall not directly contact any Project Staff, Volunteer Coordinator, school or any other similar contact or resource provided or otherwise disclosed to You by Global and You agree that You shall not, under any circumstances, directly enter into any services arrangement with any such person or entity without Global’s prior written approval that conflicts with any of Your obligations hereunder to Global. In the event of any breach by You of this subsection 3.19, You agree that You shall remain fully obligated to pay Global for all Program Fees provided in the Term Sheet and You also automatically waive and forfeit any and all rights to reimbursement provided in section 5 of the Agreement.

3.20 Personal Liability. You agree that You are and shall remain personally and solely liable for Your conduct, actions and/or omissions within the Host Country, including, without limitation, any damages You and/or Your guests may cause: (i) to the Host Family and/or accommodations provided by the Host Family; (ii) to the Project Staff and/or the Project; and (iii) any person or property located within the Host Country.

3.21 Project Facilities. You agree that You shall not make any personal use of any Project facilities (for example, a school’s swimming pool or sports facilities) without the prior consent of the Project Staff.

3.22 Passports. You agree that You are solely responsible for ensuring that You have and maintain a valid passport that is acceptable to the immigration authorities of the Host Country of Your Placement and which will remain valid for the duration of the Project Period and for a period of at least 3 months after the termination of the Project Period.

3.23 Responsibility for Immunizations and Medical Conditions. You agree that it is and shall remain Your sole responsibility to ensure that You have taken appropriate medical advice from your doctor with respect to the Host Country in which you will be working, and that you have received all of the appropriate inoculations, immunizations and medical treatments with respect to the Host Country in which You will be placed within the appropriate period of time prior to Your arrival within the Host Country. In addition, You agree that you are solely responsible for bringing with You and maintaining any necessary/recommended medications or medical equipment (such as syringes, water sterilization tablets, mosquito netting and malaria tablets). You also agree to take reasonable steps to keep Yourself in good health by taking any such medications and not taking part in any high risk activities during your Placement which could compromise Your health.

3.23.1 Medical Disclosures. You agree that You will fully disclosed to Us any and all medical conditions and health issues that are relevant to Your Placement before departure and Your work on any Project. You agree that if You provide any incorrect or false information to us, You will be solely responsible for any results and/or legal consequences under the laws of the respective Host Country and/or the United States. If You have given any incorrect or false information about Your medical or mental health conditions, You will be removed from the program immediately and You agree that You automatically waive and forfeit any right to any reimbursements otherwise payable pursuant to section 5 hereof.

3.23.2 Special Medical Needs. If You have any special medical needs or conditions or if You need special help, You agree to inform Us in writing, at least sixty days prior to Your departure for the Host Country. Medical facilities are limited in developing countries so You are solely responsible for verifying that any medical treatments and/or facilities that You need or anticipated needing to accommodate Your medical needs are available in the Host Country near the location of Your Project.

3.24 Food and Water in Developing Countries. Water and food safety and sanitation in developing countries is not nearly as regulated in developing countries as it is in developed countries. As a consequence, tap water and local foods from smaller restaurants and food vendors is much more likely to be polluted, contaminated or contain impurities that could be harmful if digested. For theses reasons, You agree that You are solely responsible for avoiding the consumption of tap water and avoiding foods from roadside vendors and/or cheap restaurants. Any consumption of tap water, without boiling it first, or eating foods from roadside vendors or similar sources may result in diarrhea or more serious ailments.

3.25 Travel Advisories. It is Your sole responsibility to investigate and adhere to any travel warnings from Your governmental agencies. You agree that Global shall bear no obligation or responsibility whatsoever for any liability resulting from Your failure to follow any travel advisories. You hereby agree that You are solely responsible and do hereby assume all personal risks of traveling to and working in any Host Country.

3.26 Visas. In all cases, a visa is required for entering any Host Country to provide volunteer services. You agree, understand and acknowledge that You are solely responsible for arranging, obtaining and/or extending Your visa, including payment of any and all fees associated with Your visa. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Global does assist Participants enrolling in Global’s English Teaching Programs in China or Thailand with obtaining a working visa, as provided in section 2.8 hereof, and Participants receiving such assistance from Global shall immediately pay any and all processing fees associated with the visa.

3.26.1 Visa Restrictions. You acknowledge that many countries unfortunately do not offer visas specifically for volunteers and work permits are often very difficult or impossible to obtain, particularly for the following countries: Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Croatia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Kenya, Nepal, Peru, and South Africa. Accordingly, many volunteers choose to enter certain Host Countries on a tourist visa. You acknowledge that, technically, You may not be authorized to work in that Host Country on a tourist visa, either with or without pay, but it may be the only way that You are allowed into the Host Country and many Host Countries are tolerant of volunteers who are present on tourist visas. However, there is no guarantee that this will remain the position in any particular Host Country and You therefore agree, understand and acknowledge that there is a risk that You could have problems with local immigration authorities, particularly if You are offered and accept any form of payment for Your volunteer services. As a consequence, You agree that if You are not prepared to accept these associated risks, You will only select a Placement in a Host Country where volunteer visas or work permits are readily available. Prior to Your designation of desired Placements, Global can, upon request, provide You with more information on those Host Countries. You agree that You are solely responsible for ensuring that You have obtained a visa that is appropriate for You in the circumstances explained above and for the costs of obtaining such a visa.

3.26.2 Visa Complications. In the event that Your Placement has to be cancelled or significantly curtailed due to the immigration authorities not accepting Your visa as adequate in the circumstances set out above, We will use reasonable efforts to try to find a Placement for You in an alternative Host Country without extra charge, but You agree, understand and acknowledge that You are not entitled to any refund of any payments and/or Program Fees. If We are able to offer You an alternative Placement, You will be solely responsible for all costs and expenses involved in traveling to it and from the alternative Host Country. If We are unable to locate an alternative Placement, You agree that You shall remain solely responsible for all costs of Your return transportation from Your original Placement.

3.27 Prohibited Activities. You agree t