1. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I acknowledge that I am voluntarily participating on the tour or expedition with knowledge that travel to foreign countries and/or the remote areas visited by this trip involves numerous risks and dangers including, but not limited to, a risk of illness, injury or death, which may be caused by: forces of nature, civil unrest, terrorism, road conditions, injuries inflicted by animals, insects, reptiles or plants, trails, hotels, vehicles, boats or other means of conveyance which are not operated nor maintained to standards common in the United States; high altitude accident, accident or illness without access to means of rapid evacuation or availability of medical supplies; the lack of adequacy of medical attention once provided, and negligence on the part of Ahmed The Yogiman LLC, their affiliated organizations and their employees, teachers, volunteers or other agencies. I acknowledge that the enjoyment and excitement of foreign travel/adventure travel is derived in part from the inherent risks incurred by travel and activity beyond the accepted safety of life at home or work, and that these inherent risks and the
corresponding enjoyment and excitement contribute to the reason for my voluntary participation on this trip.

2. RELEASE AS LAWFUL CONSIDERATION for being permitted by Ahmed The Yogiman LLC, to participate on such trips and activities, I hereby agree that I, my heirs, legal representatives or any member of my family will not make a claim against or sue the Center for Ahmed The Yogiman LLC, or any of their affiliated agents, employees, teachers or volunteers, for bodily injury, death, emotional trauma or property damage resulting from my participation in the tour or expedition.I therefore release and discharge the Center for Ahmed The Yogiman LLC, and their agents, employees, teachers and volunteers from and against any and all liability arising from my participation in the tour or expedition even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of Ahmed The Yogiman LLC, or their affiliate agents, employees, teachers or volunteers.

3. TRAVEL INSURANCE
We recommend Trip Cancellation Insurance or Trip Interruption insurance for this trip. Travel insurance is designed to reimburse you for non-refundable expenses in case of trip cancellation as well as for other provisions such as: missed flight connections, medical expenses/emergency assistance coverage (if something happens to you personally), baggage & personal effects coverage (if they are lost or stolen), baggage delay (if your bags do not arrive with your flight and you have to buy clothing, and personal items) which could possibly be very costly. Please note that insurance policies vary tremendously and have various critical exclusions. We recommend you choose carefully based on your personal situation.

4. GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY
Ahmed The Yogiman LLC shall not be liable, directly or indirectly,
for bodily injury or property damage for any reason whatsoever, including, but not limited to the following causes: acts of God, detention, annoyance, weather, quarantines, strikes, civil disturbance, theft, negligence including negligence of the participant, default, changes in government regulations, terrorism, war or failure of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled.

Ahmed The Yogiman LLC reserves the right to substitute hotels and group leaders and to alter the itinerary when deemed necessary or advisable. The right is also reserved to cancel any trip prior to departure.

Ahmed The Yogiman LLC is not responsible for any refunds should a presenter advertised as attending or facilitating any part of the retreat cancel for any reason.

Ahmed The Yogiman LLC is not responsible for any physical,
mental, emotional, or any other reaction, trauma, or ailment during the trip or occurring afterwards, that participants may experience at the sites or from any leaders, workshops, or sessions of any kind, including private sessions with facilitators or presenters. Attendance on the trip indicates acceptance of this and all other provisions of this responsibility clause.

5. TRIP MEMBER RESPONSIBILITY
Trip members have the responsibility to select a trip appropriate to their abilities and interests. Trip members are held responsible for being in sufficient good health to undertake the trip. Trip members are responsible for preparing for this trip by studying the itinerary, and all pre-departure information sent by Ahmed the Yogiman LLC and for discussing this itinerary with their personal physician. Trip members agree to accept and abide by all the terms and conditions outlined in the emails that have been sent to them in regard to this trip. Trip members are responsible to obtain any required travel documents and visas if necessary and to make sure all documents are current and up to date. Trip members are responsible for complying with any health requirements and vaccinations on this journey. Trip members are also responsible for bringing the appropriate clothing, medicines, supplies and equipment as advised in the emails. Trip members are participants in group travel and are expected to hold each other in compassionate regard, and to interact with each other with respect.

6. I have carefully read and fully understand the contents of this agreement as well as all the conditions as stated in all of the emails including those conditions regarding responsibility borne by trip participants and conditions regarding cancellations and refunds. I am aware, that this is a release of liability and a legally binding and enforceable contract between myself and Ahmed The Yogiman LLC and I sign it of my own free will.
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I have read the foregoing and fully understand the contents thereof. This Authorization and Release shall be binding upon me, my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.