Law Mission Insurance Information

Release of Liability for Death, Personal Injury and Property Damage - Israel & Worldwide

Risks:
I am aware of, and acknowledge the risks of travel to, from, and within Israel and countries worldwide including risks associated with my safety and security. These risks include, but are not limited to, property damage and loss, death and injury by accident, disease, or terrorist act. I am voluntarily participating in a mission to Israel and/or travel otherwise out of the United States (“the Mission”) sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation (“GMJF”) with a full understanding of these risks, and I assume and agree to accept those and all other risks to my safety and security during the course of my participation in the Mission.

I have read, or have had the opportunity to read, the current United States Department of State’s Travel Warning for Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, attached hereto. I understand that, in advance of the Mission, I may periodically check the State Department’s website, found at http://www.travel.state.gov, to see if the Travel Warning has been superseded by a new Travel Warning.

I have read, or have had the opportunity to read, the current United States Department of State’s Worldwide Caution, attached hereto. I understand that, in advance of the Mission, I may periodically check the State Department’s website, found at http://www.travel.state.gov, to see if the Travel Warning has been superseded by a new Travel Warning.

I acknowledge and affirm that, notwithstanding any security arrangements that may be made by GMJF, GMJF does not, and cannot, guarantee and is not responsible for the safety of my person or property during the Mission or any Mission-related activities, including, but not limited to, airline travel, ground transportation, meals, lodging, recreational activities or “free time” activities.

Release:
In light of the above alerts and circumstances and in consideration of my being permitted to participate in the Mission, I do, for myself, my spouse, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, release and forever discharge GMJF, as well as its respective subsidiaries, members, affiliates, predecessors, successors and assigns, and all of their respective past, present and future officers, directors, shareholders, members, employees, agents, and contractors, and their respective heirs, executors, administrators and assigns (each singularly, a “Releasee” and, collectively, the “Releasees”), of and from any and every claim against any Releasee or Releasees, arising from or by reason of any bodily injury, personal injuries (including emotional trauma), death, or property damage resulting or alleged to result from any accident, incident, or other episode or cause, whether known or unknown, that may occur during or as a result of my participation in the Mission, whether based upon the negligent acts of, or breach of contract by, any Releasee or any other party for whose acts or omissions any Releasee or Releasees may be responsible under any applicable legal principle.

Severability:
This release contains the entire agreement between you and GMJF and supersedes any prior or contemporaneous agreements, understandings, and negotiations regarding the Mission. This release shall be interpreted and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida without regard to its conflict of law rules, and shall be construed as broadly and inclusively as permitted by such laws. If any provision of this release is held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, in such event, the balance of this release shall continue in full force and effect and be enforced as if the invalid portion were not contained in this release.

Arbitration:
Any dispute, claim or controversy arising out of or relating to Mission shall be determined by arbitration in Miami, Florida before an arbitrator, who the parties deem mutually agreeable. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court having jurisdiction. This clause shall not preclude parties from seeking provisional remedies in aid of arbitration from a court of appropriate jurisdiction.

*I have carefully read foregoing releases and acknowledgments. I understand its contents, and acknowledge that this is a release of liability and such is a binding and fully enforceable contract between myself and GMJF.

GMJF Travel Insurance Policies

I acknowledge that the Greater Miami Jewish Federation does not currently, and will not in the future, provide me with any medical insurance coverage while on the Mission. I understand that any medical insurance coverage I desire must be purchased for the Mission on my own.

I further acknowledge that GMJF does not provide trip cancellation insurance for Mission participants and any coverage that I desire must be purchased for the Mission on my own.

GMJF recommends that all Mission participants review their own personal insurance coverage needs with their insurance advisors to determine if additional travel insurance is required. Additional travel insurance could cover items such as reimbursement for trip delay, missed connections, sickness and/or accident medical expenses, lost baggage, personal effects, baggage delay, etc.

Here are some providers should you wish to purchase additional insurance. Inclusion on this list should not be construed as an endorsement by GMJF.

Travel Guard: www.travelguard.com: 800-826-4919

Travelex Insurance: www.travelexinsurance.com: 800-228-9792

Travel Insurance Services: www.travelinsure.com: 800-937-1387

InsurMy Trip: www.insuremytrip.com: 800-487-4722