CODE OF CONDUCT

Dear Future Paideian,

We are looking forward to introducing you to the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of Europe. For your safety and to ensure that your stay is as pleasant and educationally rewarding as possible, we require that you observe the following code of conduct during your upcoming Paideia program.

Sincerely,

The Paideia Institute

1. Students are not permitted out alone under any circumstances.

2. During scheduled free time, students may spend time on their own in groups of 3 or more. They must, however, remain in the area designated by the Paideia staff.

3. Students are expected to be in their rooms, quiet, with the lights out by 11 PM. They are not permitted to leave the hotel after this time under any circumstances.

4. Students are requested to treat European culture with respect. This includes dressing appropriately for entrance into religious buildings. Students who are dressed inappropriately will be asked to remain outside with a chaperone.

5. Students are requested to treat Paideia staff and guides in a respectful manner and to follow their instructions at all times. Students who do not do so may be asked to leave a site and wait with a chaperone.

6. The consumption of alcohol is not permitted at any time during the program.

7. Students who fail to follow this code of conduct may be removed from the day’s activity or, in cases which the Paideia staff judge sufficiently serious, sent home early and billed for any changes in airfare.

I have read and understood the above Code of Conduct and I agree to follow it during my participation in this Paideia Institute program.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, COVENANT NOT TO SUE AND INDEMNIFICATION

1. The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. and/or its agents, employees, contractors, and assigns assume no liability in connection with the service of any train, vessel, carriage, aircraft, bus, motor vehicle or other conveyance which may be used in the program described, neither will it assume any liability for any injury, loss, accident or delay which may be occasioned by reason of any defect in any vehicle or through the act, error, negligence or default of any company or person engaged in conveying the participants of this program.

2. The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. assumes no liability for any cancellation, injury, loss, accident or delay occasioned by the proprietor, employee, or service of any hotel, hostel or other type of accommodation used by this program.

3. In consideration of my being permitted to participate in the program, the undersigned does hereby for himself/herself, his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns release and forever discharge The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. from any and all actions, claims or demands and the undersigned covenants not to sue The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. by reason of any loss or injury to person or property arising from the operation of the program, except to the extent that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the gross negligence of The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc.

4. I further agree that I am aware of the risks of international travel and study, and in particular the potential risks of participation in this program, both to United States citizens and citizens of other foreign states; that I have reviewed the travel warnings from the United States Department of State; that I understand that it is impossible to identify every risk involved in international travel, study, and participation in this program; that these risks are not foreseeable and are beyond the control of The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc.; that by enrolling in this program, I am voluntarily agreeing to participate in a program that is non-essential to me and my education; and that I freely, voluntarily, and expressly assume all such risks of harm including those in the travel warnings from travel, study and participation of any sort in this program.

5. I agree to indemnify and hold The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. harmless from all losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses (including but not limited to reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs and expenses) incurred as a result of any claims or suits that I (or anyone claiming by, under or through me) may bring against The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc. to recover any losses, liabilities, costs, damages, or expenses which arise during or as a result of my (or my child's) participation in this program, except to the extent that the same may have been contributed to or occasioned by the gross negligence of The Paideia Institute for Humanistic Study, Inc.

HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION 

All persons attending Paideia programs are required to have health insurance that covers medical and pharmaceutical expenses, hospitalization, and medical evacuation/repatriation for the duration of their stay in Europe. If you do not have insurance of this type you may acquire private travel insurance from Travel Guard through Paideia’s website.