Code of conduct

• In order to maintain the highest standards of safety, all students must comply with procedures and outdoor practices as explained by instructors.
• Every student is a full participant on the course and is integral to the overall experience and success of his/her group. Students are expected to demonstrate their commitment with their honest and best efforts throughout the entire course.
• A clear head and fast reactions are essential to safety and the success of each course. There will be no use of tobacco, alcohol or drugs in public. Violation of this policy is grounds for immediate dismissal. For adult participants, smoking will be permitted
  only in the evenings at select sites.
• All students shall maintain a fundamental respect for the rights and dignity of others. Respect and courtesy shall be emphasized at every opportunity.
• Outward Bound Courses visit pristine and fragile outdoor environments. Students are guests who must respect and help preserve the natural conditions for resident flora and fauna for other visitors’ enjoyment.

PERSONAL DISCLAIMER

• I have read/been briefed and accept the Outward Bound programme. I fully understand its nature and content. I have been passed as medically fit for the course and enclose my Medical Certificate. My signature below indicates a genuine desire on my part to participate in the Outward Bound course and a commitment to the Code of Conduct.
  Outward Bound’s Commitment:Outward Bound will ensure that the highest levels of Health and Safety standards are maintained
  throughout the course. Participants will be guided and counseled by highly qualified and experienced instructors on all aspects of the programme.Outward Bound takes full responsibility for accidents incurred by participants while on the course; unless such accidents/injuries occur exclusively or partially due to the negligence or failure to adhere to explicit instructions from the Outward Bound staff. Our staff undergo a rigorous training in the safety aspects of all Outward Bound operations. They are trained and certified in First Aid, Rescue operations and other advanced life saving skills. They are also great counselors and friends.
  Indemnity & Photo Waiver:I acknowledge that the Outward Bound programme that I am enrolling for has risks; including certain risks which cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of this activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of this activity can be causes of loss or damage to equipment and property, injury, illness or in extreme cases; permanent trauma, disability or death.With the knowledge that proper/conventional Medical Care could be miles away from the operation zone of the expedition, I authorize Outward Bound; in the event of any accident or injury; to obtain, provide or otherwise manage any emergency.By signing this, I undertake to indemnify Outward Bound (the company), its agents or servants (contracted or otherwise) against all costs and claims arising from the damage, loss, death or injury to any person or property during the duration of the course; unless such damage, loss, death or injury shall be proved conclusively to have been caused solely by the professional negligence of the service providers.I have been made to understand that Outward Bound may from time to time use materials (photographs, audio or video clips …etc) derived during the course for its own marketing and public campaigns. I hereby consent to Outward Bound use of such materials as long as it is not repugnant to morality and ethics.