Damascus Summer Encounter Registration

I confirm that:

1. All information I have provided in the registration process is correct to the best of my knowledge.

2. I appreciate the risks inherent to travel within the Middle East, including the risk of discomfort, delay, inconvenience, changes to itinerary as well as physical and mental injury, disablement or death. I accept that Middle East Fellowship reserves the right to change the itinerary without notice, if circumstances require. I accept that Middle East Fellowship will not be liable for loss of or damage to property, or for injury or death however arising.

3. I will maintain timetable and group decisions, particularly rendezvous times and places.

4. I will remain non-violent, both in speech and in actions, throughout my journey and visit

5. I accept that Middle East Fellowship and its agents reserve the right to remove individuals from the program whose behavior, in the sole opinion of our staff, puts themselves or anyone in danger.

6. I accept that I will be removed from the program if I participate in any activity that Middle East Fellowship and its agents deems culturally inappropriate for the Middle East.

7. I understand and accept that Middle East Fellowship reserves the right to use photos taken during the trip with my image and likeness in any official promotional material.

8. I understand that payment for the trip is only partially refundable. Cancellation will result in the loss of the registration fee and flight cost. In addition, if cancellation occurs less than 60 days before official start date of trip, participant will be liable for a $200 cancellation fee. If Middle East Fellowship is forced to cancel a trip for any reason, all payments will be refunded to participant with the exception of the registration and any flight costs.

9. I understand that full payment is due two weeks prior to departure and that failure to pay on time will result in cancellation of participation and loss of registration fee.

10. I understand that I may be denied a visa to Syria. I will not hold Middle East Fellowship or its partners responsible if this occurs.

11. I understand that Middle East Fellowship and its partners reserve the right to deny any application form submitted. I further understand that applications received after the registration deadline will be considered on a case-by-case basis only and may be charged a late fee.

If you agree to all of the terms and conditions listed above, please type "I agree" in the field below. Your application will not be considered complete until you have agreed to the terms and conditions above.