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Terms of Agreement

The Adinkra Group and Exploring Legacy™ (the organizer) will be responsible for the implementation and facilitation of the experiences to maintain its integrity and overall outcome!

The Organizer reserves the right to make changes to any and all aspects of the journey (which may include without limitation, changes to the types and/or timing of activities available during the journey, items and/or services included with the trip, the itinerary, and/or the nature of the sessions) if, in the Organizer’s sole discretion, the Organizer deems it necessary to do so due to the availability of third party vendors (“Vendors”), weather conditions, conditions that may be hazardous, dangerous, or otherwise adverse or threatening, other circumstances out of the Organizer’s control, or for any other reason considered commercially necessary by the Organizer with approval by the NAACP Group (the Participant). The participant will not be eligible for any refunds of any amounts based on any such changes to the trip.

All cancellations by the Participant must be in writing and emailed to the Organizer.

The Organizer strongly recommends the purchase of appropriate travel insurance for the journey. You are solely responsible for the cost of any travel insurance and ensuring that you are adequately insured for the full duration of the Journey with respect to possible illness, injury, death, property damage, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellation and/or curtailment, and/or any other potential losses, damages, costs, expenses, or liabilities (collectively “Losses”). You will be solely responsible for any Losses related to your failure to procure travel insurance. The Organizer is not responsible for any losses you incur and/or sustain.

You grant the Organizer all rights to use, reproduce, display, exhibit, publish, distribute, and/or produce derivative works based on your image, likeness, and voice as recorded by any camera and/or on any video, audio, and/or other media (collectively, “Likeness”) worldwide, in perpetuity, without compensation, payment, or other additional consideration of any kind, for any lawful purpose, including without limitation for marketing and trade purposes. You agree that your Likeness may be used, reproduced, displayed, exhibited, published, edited, or distributed by the Organizer at its sole discretion. You understand that your Likeness may be used in various publications, promotional or marketing materials, and/or social media, unrestricted by time or geographic area and consent to such uses.

You waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of your Likeness. This release applies to all photographic, audio, and/or video recordings collected as part of, in connection with, and/or during the Journey (by the Organizer or any third party).

You represent that all attendees are over the age of 18 years old or, have the full consent to attend the journey by a legal parent or guardian over the age of 18 years old.

You represent that you are healthy, in good physical and mental health, and are fully capable of participating in, the journey. You further represent that you do not suffer from any medical conditions or disabilities that may restrict, limit, prevent, or preclude your participation in the programs, including any Physical Activities not undisclosed prior to the journey.

You have discussed and addressed any questions or concerns you may have about your physical or mental health with the appropriate health care professional prior to the journey start date and documentation from your physician confirming your clearance to participate in the trip can be provided upon request.

If, at any time, you have any doubts about your physical condition or fitness to participate in any aspect of the journey, you will cease participation in the same, notify the Organizers and seek appropriate medical attention. The Organizer reserves the right in their sole discretion to refuse your participation in the trip, any classes, Physical Activities, and/or any other activities, due to medical, fitness, or if at any time you demonstrate behavior that may result in injury to yourself or others.

You understand and agree that if you are pregnant, you will take necessary steps to ensure your doctor and health care providers know you are participating in the program. You assert that you are of good health to participate in the journey and will alert to the fact of your pregnancy the Organizer and any Vendors whose sessions you participate.

If you should require medical care or treatment beyond the capacity of covered local insurance, you agree to be financially responsible for any costs incurred as a result of such treatment. You are aware and understand that you should carry your own health insurance.

Although you acknowledge that there is no obligation of any person to provide any Participant with medical care during, prior to, or after a trip, in the event that necessary medical treatment is provided to me, I hereby consent to such care. This release shall apply to all medical care.

The Organizer is not a medical practitioner and is not a provider of medical services.

I acknowledge and agree that I am responsible for my equipment and all personal property during the journey and that the Organizer or any Vendors or third parties are not responsible in any way for my property whether it is lost, stolen or damaged.

In the event that any damage to equipment or facilities, of either the Organizer or any Vendor, occurs as a result of your willful actions, neglect or recklessness, you acknowledge and agree to be held liable for any and all costs associated with any actions of neglect or recklessness.

The Participant agrees to abide by all rules and regulations presented by the Host, Organizer, and any Vendors and treat all, and fellow participants with a high level of courtesy and respect for the mutual benefit of all participants. To maintain the protocols, customs, and traditions of Ghana and the journeys we facilitate, only participants of African descent will participate in some of the traditional rites such as naming ceremonies, ancestral offerings or any other activities deemed appropriate solely by the Organizer. We will provide alternate experiences on specified days to ensure proper flow and navigation of the overall experiences for all attendees.

In consideration for participating in the journey, you, and you on behalf of your executors, administrators, heirs, successors, assigns voluntarily assume full responsibility for and hereby release, waive, discharge, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue the Organizer, its officers, members, agents, contractors, employees, volunteers, guides, and other representatives (each a “Company Party” and collectively, the “Company Parties”) for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, and/or losses (including but not limited to any exemplary, direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive, or other damages, medical expenses, lost wages/income, loss of services, lost profits, property damage, pain, illness, and death) (collectively “Liabilities”) whatsoever arising out of or in any way related to your travel to and/or participation in the Journey and/or any activities conducted in connection therewith, regardless of whether such liabilities are caused by the negligence of any Company Party or otherwise, and regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, even if any Company Party has been advised of the possibility of such.

You acknowledge that whether or not you elect to purchase or not purchase travel insurance, you will not look to any of the Company Parties for reimbursement for any Liabilities suffered or occurring during your travel and/or 10 participation in the Journey.

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between you and the Organizer, and supersedes any prior agreement, regarding the subject matter herein. You acknowledge and represent that no oral representations, statements, or inducements, apart from those set forth herein, have been made to you by any Company Party.

YOU ARE AWARE OF THE POTENTIAL DANGERS INCIDENTAL TO PARTICIPATING IN THE JOURNEY, AND ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A CONSENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND A WAIVER OF YOUR LEGAL RIGHT TO COLLECT DAMAGES IN THE EVENT OF INJURY, OR ANY OTHER LIABILITY. BY YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW, IT IS YOUR INTENTION TO EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, AND ANY OTHER LIABILITY UPON YOURSELF, TO THE EXCLUSION OF THE ORGANIZER AND ALL COMPANY PARTIES, AND TO EXEMPT THE ORGANIZER AND ALL COMPANY PARTIES FROM ALL LIABILITY.