WORLDWALKER
Terms and Conditions for International Educational Experiences
Provider: World Walker Foundation / World Walker LLC (“World Walker”)
Effective Date: 3/23/2026
1. Introduction & Agreement
This Agreement is between the participant (“Participant”) and World Walker regarding participation in a short-term international educational experience program (“Program”).
By enrolling, making payment, or participating in the Program, the Participant agrees to be legally bound by these Terms and Conditions.
2. Definitions
Participant: Individual enrolled in the Program
World Walker: WorldWalker Foundation and/or World Walker LLC and its representatives
Program: The international educational experience offered
Host Country: Destination country where the Program occurs
3. Eligibility
Participants must:
Be at least 18 years old
Be enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university (within 1 year)
Meet all travel, health, and documentation requirements
4. Participant Responsibility & Cultural Engagement
World Walker programs emphasize cultural immersion, global awareness, and respectful engagement.
Participants agree to:
Respect local laws, customs, and communities
Conduct themselves in a way that reflects positively on the group
Take personal responsibility for their behavior, safety, and decisions
Behavior that disrespects local culture or negatively impacts the group experience may result in removal from the Program without refund.
5. Code of Conduct
Participants must:
Follow all applicable laws
Refrain from illegal activity, including drug use, theft, or violence
Avoid disruptive, unsafe, or disrespectful behavior
This includes (but is not limited to):
Repeated lateness that disrupts group activities
Disrespect toward staff, participants, or local communities
Behavior that negatively affects the group experience
World Walker reserves the right to remove any participant from the Program without refund at its sole discretion.
6. Payments, Deposits & Financial Terms
A non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot
Remaining balances must be paid by stated deadlines
Late payments may result in additional fees or loss of participation
Failure to complete payment may result in removal from the Program without refund of prior payments.
7. Refund Policy
All program payments, including deposits, are non-refundable.
World Walker may, at its sole discretion, issue a program credit in place of a refund.
Credits:
Must be used within 12 months
Are non-transferable unless approved in writing
Refunds or credits will not be provided for:
Voluntary withdrawal
Failure to obtain travel documents
Missed or delayed flights
Failure to attend the Program
Dismissal due to conduct violations
8. Program Changes & Cancellation
World Walker reserves the right to modify, postpone, or cancel any Program due to:
Safety concerns
Insufficient enrollment
Government restrictions
Operational or logistical issues
If World Walker cancels a Program (outside of Force Majeure), participants may receive either:
A refund, or
A program credit
World Walker is not responsible for external costs such as flights or personal expenses.
9. Force Majeure
World Walker is not liable for delays, disruptions, or cancellations due to events beyond its control, including but not limited to:
War
Political unrest
Government actions
Pandemics
Natural disasters
Airline disruptions
In such cases, refunds are not guaranteed. Any credits or partial refunds will be determined at World Walker’s sole discretion based on recoverable costs.
10. Travel & Flights Responsibility
Participants are solely responsible for:
Booking flights
Arriving on time
Managing travel disruptions
World Walker is not responsible for:
Missed flights
Delays or cancellations
Additional travel expenses
Failure to arrive on time does not entitle the Participant to any refund or credit.
11. Passports, Visas & Documentation
Participants are responsible for obtaining all required documents, including:
Valid passport
Visas
Vaccinations
Failure to secure proper documentation does not qualify for refunds or credits.
12. Travel Insurance (Required)
Travel insurance is mandatory.
Participants must obtain coverage that includes:
Trip cancellation/interruption
Medical coverage
Emergency evacuation
Proof of insurance must be provided prior to departure.
Failure to provide proof may result in removal from the Program without refund.
13. Accommodations & Program Inclusions
Program fees may include:
Lodging
In-country transportation
Select meals
Cultural activities
Workshops and programming
Details vary by Program.
World Walker may adjust accommodations or logistics as needed.
14. Itinerary & Participation
Participants are encouraged to attend scheduled activities to fully benefit from the Program.
Participation is voluntary; however:
Participants who opt out of activities do so at their own risk
World Walker is not responsible for participants outside scheduled activities
Repeated disengagement that negatively impacts the group may result in removal without refund.
15. Independent Activities
Participants may engage in activities outside the Program at their own risk.
World Walker is not responsible for incidents, injuries, or losses occurring during independent or unsupervised activities.
16. Alcohol & Substance Policy
World Walker does not provide or sponsor alcohol at official Program activities.
Participants must comply with all local laws regarding alcohol and substance use.
Illegal or disruptive behavior related to substance use may result in removal without refund.
17. Safety & Emergency Protocols
Participants must follow all safety guidance provided.
In emergencies, World Walker will make reasonable efforts to assist participants but is not liable for outcomes or costs incurred.
18. Health & Medical Responsibility
Participants must:
Disclose relevant medical conditions
Ensure they are physically able to participate
Participants are responsible for:
Medical costs
Emergency treatment
Evacuation expenses
World Walker is not liable for medical issues during the Program.
19. Staff & Mentor Roles
World Walker staff, mentors, and trip leaders are facilitators—not legal guardians or personal supervisors.
Participants are responsible for their own safety and decision-making at all times.
20. Liability Waiver & Assumption of Risk
Participants acknowledge that international travel involves inherent risks, including injury, illness, or loss.
By participating, individuals:
Assume all risks
Release World Walker from liability to the fullest extent permitted by law
21. Indemnification
Participants agree to indemnify and hold harmless World Walker from any claims arising from their actions during the Program.
22. Conduct, Harassment & Misconduct
World Walker maintains a zero-tolerance policy for:
Harassment
Discrimination
Misconduct
Participants must behave respectfully at all times.
Violations may result in immediate removal without refund.
23. Photo & Media Release
Participants grant World Walker permission to use photos/videos taken during the Program for marketing and promotional purposes unless otherwise stated in writing.
24. Intellectual Property
All materials and program content are proprietary and may not be reproduced or distributed without permission.
25. Privacy
Personal information will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws and used only for Program-related purposes.
26. Termination & Withdrawal
World Walker may remove participants for:
Violations of these Terms
Behavior affecting safety or group experience
No refunds will be issued in such cases.
Participants who voluntarily withdraw are not eligible for refunds.
27. Governing Law & Dispute Resolution
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
Participants agree to resolve disputes through binding arbitration prior to pursuing legal action.
28. Acknowledgment
By enrolling, the Participant confirms they have:
Read and understood these Terms
Agreed to be legally bound
Accepted all financial and participation policies