Common use of Acknowledgment and Release Clause in Contracts

Acknowledgment and Release. Under the program, Participant will participate in activities that may be outside of the United States. Often, the locations of CCS programs are in countries that are referred to as developing countries and the conditions may be difficult. Participant may be called upon to exercise extra care for his or her own person and belongings. Participant has informed himself or herself of the conditions in the countries and locations where Participant will be during Participant’s participation in the CCS program, has consulted with appropriate medical personnel, and has determined that his or her health is adequate to participate safely in Participant’s program. Participant understands that CCS is a charitable organization and recognizes that participation in the program is voluntary. Participant recognizes that there are inherent risks that Participant must assume when he or she participates in a program that provides the opportunity to participate in providing humanitarian and educational assistance. Participant recognizes that CCS does not assume any responsibility for injury, sickness, personal health, or death, or loss or damage to property while Participant is participating in a CCS program. Participant acknowledges that in the course of Participant’s participation in a CCS program, including travel to, from and during the program, Participant may encounter difficult conditions and may be subjected to hazards and risks, foreseen and unforeseen. These hazards and risks may be caused or alleged to be caused by a variety of difficulties of travel or residing in locations away from Participant’s residence, or by individuals either affiliated with or not affiliated with CCS.