Terms & Conditions for Real World Chinese Program Participants

PROGRAM FEE REFUND POLICY             NOTICE GIVEN:
(% REFUNDED):

100%                                                       30 days or more before start of program
80%                                                         20-29 days before start of program
70%                                                         15-19 days before start of program
50%                                                         14 days or less before start of program
No Refund                                                Once program has started

The refund policy is as such due to the many expenses involved in arranging a program and the various policies of schools and housing. Please note that RWC makes financial commitments on behalf of its participants well in advance of the start date.

• Written notification detailing reasons for canceling program participation and request for refund is required to be given and received by RWC's Canada head Office.
• In the event that I fail to present myself for the entire or any part of the program, no refund of any fees already paid to RWC shall be made, unless I have given prior written notice to RWC stating full reasons, and has obtained prior written approval from RWC. For the avoidance of doubt, RWC has the sole discretion, and is not bound to, grant any approval. Further, any periods of absence may not be made up with free extension of the program, unless with the prior consent in writing from RWC.
• Once the program has commenced there shall be no refund of program fees. In case of emergency, or for medical reasons, as outlined in the insurance policy, claims should be directed to the insurance provider you are signed up with, if any.
• In the event that the program I have registered and enrolled in, for whatever reason cannot start on the original intended date, I agree to either accept a refund of program fees (minus the application fee) or to start the program on the next available program closest in date to the original program or defer my program start date until a time which is mutually convenient for me and RWC (and in any event, within one year of the original application date) and where there is a program scheduled to begin.
• Any bank or transfer fees associated with the refund of the program fees shall be the responsibility of the refund recipient.

Cancellation and Changes

• In any activities or tours or programs arranged by RWC or the host institute I will accept the will of the majority whenever a matter of choice is presented to the group.
• I accept that RWC or the host institute reserves the right to make any cancellations, changes or substitutions in cases of emergency or changed conditions or in the interest of each group.
• I understand and accept that RWC or the host institute reserves the right to cancel programs due to insufficient number of registered participants and to reschedule my program start date to another time.
• When there are less than 10 students in a class, RWC reserves the right to place students at other university/academy/school programs or defer the program until another date . RWC reserves the right to cancel any course due to insufficient registration.
• Once the program has started, I agree that I may not cancel a service type or downgrade to another service type for which I have enrolled, but that I may upgrade or change to a higher service type as offered by RWC and to pay the fee differential.
• In the event that the currency exchange rate between US Dollars (US$) and Reminibi (RMB) becomes US$1:RMB7.6 or less, RWC reserves the right to impose a surcharge of an amount it deems appropriate in its absolute discretion.

Visa

• I understand and accept that it is my responsibility to obtain the Chinese visa and in the event I cannot obtain the visa for participation I shall not hold RWC responsible. Failure to secure the necessary visa does not constitute grounds for a refund except according to Section 6 Item ii.
• In the event that my visa application is not accepted by the Chinese Authorities, I will be entitled to 100% refund of the program fees (excluding the application fee and program deposit), provided that: a) I give RWC written notice and show the letter given by the Chinese Authorities; b) the program I have enrolled has not already started, and c) that I have not already started the program for which I have enrolled.

Medical, Health, Insurance

• I understand that all International students studying in China must purchase Medical Insurance; and that if I instruct RWC to not purchase insurance on my behalf, I must purchase insurance on my own.
• I understand travel accident and sickness insurance coverage for my benefit is optional and offered by Interglobal Limited, and that if I wish to have this coverage I should inform RWC at least two weeks before the start date of my program. I have read the schedule of benefits and policy wording and understand its contents.
• I understand that should I purchase insurance in my home country I must show proof of this on my first day of classes during registration procedures.
• I understand that the insurance policy is between Interglobal Limited and myself, and that RWC is not a party to the contract.
• I accept that any insurance claims to be made to Interglobal Limited will be done directly to the insurance company without the involvement of RWC.
• RWC is not responsible for any injury or loss whatsoever suffered by me during periods of the program, during independent travel, during university and/or RWC activities.
• I expressly acknowledge and agree as a condition of traveling on a RWC program that I (and anyone claiming through me) shall have no rights whatsoever, directly or indirectly, under law or in equity against RWC.
• I hereby grant RWC and its agents full authority to take whatever actions they may consider to be warranted due to any international or political unrest, personal emergency or other event regarding my health and safety, and I fully release each of them from any liability for such decisions or actions as may be taken in connection therewith.
• If I become ill or incapacitated, RWC and its employees may take any action they deem necessary for my safety and well-being, including securing medical treatment (at my own expense) and transporting me home. I agree to indemnify RWC for any expense, fee, loss, damages, etc., in taking any action they deem necessary under this clause.
• I authorize RWC and its agents at their discretion to place me at my own (or my parents') expense and without my further consent in a hospital for medical services and treatment, or if no hospital is readily available, to place me in the hands of a local medical doctor for treatment.
• I authorize RWC, upon receipt of full payment from me, to purchase the ISOS Corporate Access Medical Membership if they wish to do so. I have read the ISOS information on the website and understand its contents.

Social/Cultural Activities

I understand that RWC organizes social and cultural activities for program participants from time to time. I also understand that I am eligible to participate as many times as I want in each of those activities, but that RWC will only cover the costs of admission tickets, transportation and English guides for each of the activities once while I am a program participant. Subsequent participation of the same activity on my part will be at my own expense. In addition, unless expressly agreed by RWC, food and drinks are also to be at my own expense.

Weekend Excursions

I understand the cost of weekend excursions that are arranged in addition to the free guided tours outlined in the program descriptions are not included in the program fees and that participation in such excursions will require that I pay an additional fee.

Use of Student Photos and Statements

Unless I expressly notify RWC not to do so in writing, RWC reserves the right to use any pictures of students, including pictures which I may be a part of or comments made by myself for print, oral, and internet publicity materials and cannot be held liable for such use.

Modifications

These terms and conditions are standard and cannot be modified or interpreted except in writing and that no oral modification or interpretation shall have any validity.

Legal Governance

This agreement shall become effective when my application is accepted by RWC, and shall be construed and enforced in accordance with, and the rights of the parties shall be governed by, the laws of the Province of British Columbia, Canada and/or the People's Republic of China applicable thereto (at the choice of RWC).