Program Terms and Conditions of Release

As a participant in an UISCE Educational Programme,The Operator, I undertake to engage with the programme to the best of my ability and to abide by the teacher’s instructions for the safety and well-being of myself and others. Participants are responsible for being in sufficient health for the programme; obtaining adequate insurance; and acting in a manner considerate of other participants. The Activity Risk: The activity contains inherent risks, which may be caused by physical exertion, negligence of others, forces of nature, or other agents known or unknown. There are other risks, such as theft or loss of or damage to property. Some of the services provided in connection with the programme, are obtained from independent suppliers over whom The Operator, its directors, officers, employees, agents or representatives have no control. Release and Limitation of Liability: I acknowledge that enjoyment and excitement may be a reason for my participation in this activity. I acknowledge that I have received no information from The Operator that in any way minimises risk. In consideration of arrangements made by The Operator and independent suppliers, I agree to the following:

(a) I assume & accept all risks, including without limitation, illness, injury, death, loss or damage to my person or property, in any way connected with the programme arranged by The Operator or any independent suppliers for me.

(b) I waive any claims that I may have against The Operator in respect of such activity and I will not hold The Operator liable for any act or omission of any independent supplier or any unrelated third party. I understand that the services provided by independent suppliers are subject to the laws of the place where the services are provided, and any conditions imposed by those suppliers. I acknowledge that the liability of the independent suppliers may be limited by their tariffs, conditions of carriage, tickets, vouchers, and international conventions and agreements.

(c) I release and discharge The Operator from any and all liabilities for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I, or next of kin or personal representatives, may suffer or incur as a result of our participation in programmes arranged by The Operator, including negligence on the part of The Operator, except where such loss, injury or damage is caused by reckless or fraudulent conduct on the part of The Operator or its employees, guides, officers or directors, in which case the participant retains the right to sue only The Operator in respect of that conduct.

(d) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless The Operator from any and all liabilities for property damage, personal injury or death suffered by me or by a third party as a result of my participation in the programme arranged by The Operator.

(e) I understand that The Operator reserves the right to decline accepting or retaining any participant whose health or actions in The Operator’s sole judgement impede the operation of the activity or the welfare or enjoyment of others.

(f) I agree that The Operator or its designate may use any photographic or film records of the activity for promotional and/or commercial purposes, without any remuneration to me. I agree to assign all right, title, and interest I may have in or to any media in which my name or likeness might be used to The Operator.

(g) I agree that this release and indemnity shall be binding upon me, my heirs, next of kin, personal representatives and any minor accompanying me.; and that this release and indemnity, and all rights and liabilities herein, shall be interpreted in accordance with and governed by the laws of Ireland or the United Kingdom and any action arising shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of Irish or UK courts.

(h) Howsoever nothing herein shall affect my common law rights.

I have carefully read this release and indemnity and fully understand its contents. I am aware that this document affects my legal rights and liabilities and those of my heirs, next of kin and personal representatives.