1. Observation only. All clinical exposure is strictly observational. You will not provide patient care or perform any procedures, and you attend as a visitor — not as staff.
2. Real and serious risks. The program takes place in high-acuity South African clinical and pre-hospital environments and carries genuine risks, including: exposure to infectious diseases (including tuberculosis, and HIV or hepatitis through blood and sharps); witnessing traumatic and distressing events, which may cause psychological harm; road-travel risks; and South Africa's general security environment, including violent crime and civil unrest. These risks can result in serious injury, illness, permanent disability or death.
3. Voluntary participation. You choose to take part freely, understanding that reasonable safety measures are in place but that not all risks can be eliminated or controlled.
4. Release, waiver & indemnity. To the maximum extent permitted by law, you release ExSAMed (DART Solutions International Pty Ltd), the Program Director and all named service providers — including the hospitals, emergency medical services and the University of Johannesburg — from all claims, including claims arising from negligence, and you indemnify them against claims arising from your participation or conduct. Their total liability is capped at the program fees you have paid.
5. Insurance is mandatory. You must hold comprehensive travel insurance covering emergency medical treatment, hospitalisation, medical evacuation, repatriation and high-risk destinations/activities. You may be refused participation without proof of adequate cover.
6. Travel advisory. You must review the Australian Government Smartraveller advisory for South Africa (currently "Exercise a high degree of caution") and accept full personal responsibility for your decision to travel.
7. Registration & conduct. You must hold current professional registration, or student enrolment in good standing, with no restrictions affecting participation — and follow all lawful directions of ExSAMed and service providers.
8. Health & fitness. You confirm you are medically and mentally fit to participate, will obtain medical clearance, and will disclose any condition that could affect your safe participation.
9. No patient photography. Recording or sharing anything that could identify a patient, healthcare worker, facility or clinical activity is strictly prohibited.
10. Additional documents. Hospitals, EMS services and the university may require their own waivers or codes of conduct — signing these is a mandatory condition of participation.
Governing law: Queensland, Australia. Nothing in the agreement limits your rights under applicable consumer protection legislation.
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