I acknowledge my intent to participate in a short-term trip to Armenia, to be conducted by or in association with TRIAD (“the Trip”).

Acknowledgment of Risk: TRIAD does not represent or guarantee that the Trip is without risk. I acknowledge that by participating in the Trip, I may experience or be exposed to personal injury or trauma from illness, disease, civil unrest, war, terrorism, transportation accident or failure, or other circumstances. I acknowledge that TRIAD cannot guarantee my protection or security against such risks, but I nevertheless choose to participate in the Trip.

Release of Liability: Individually and on behalf of my heirs, I release and agree to hold TRIAD and its directors, officers, employees, and volunteers (collectively, “TRIAD and its agents”) or its parent, subsidiary, or affiliated organizations harmless from all liability for harm to me or my property resulting directly or indirectly from my participation in the Trip and/or any related activities or events. Such liability includes but is not limited to liability for my personal property or death or harm to me or my personal property resulting from the negligence of TRIAD or its agents or from illness, disease, civil unrest, war, terrorism or transportation accident or failure, or other circumstance. In other words, I will not sue TRIAD or its agents for any reason, whatsoever, connected with the Trip. 

Indemnification: I personally assume all risks and liabilities in connection with my participation in the Trip, and I agree to indemnify TRIAD and its agents against any liability which might be assessed against any of them as a direct or indirect result of my participation in the Trip. I understand that TRIAD does not provide any insurance, (including without limitation, health, medical, accident, life, overseas, funeral/burial, or death related remains transport insurance) and it is my responsibility to purchase insurance if I desire coverage. TRIAD will not cover any costs incurred by injuries, illness, death, or property damage. In addition, I acknowledge that if any damage or injury occur to TRIAD and its agents or any other party or property due to my actions I will be liable for all damages and injury.

Confidentiality: I understand and acknowledge the sensitive nature of TRIAD’s operations in Armenia and that the safety of TRIAD’s indigenous contacts and representatives and the legal protections of the organization in Armenia necessitate that I fully maintain TRIAD’s confidentiality. Therefore, I shall not directly or indirectly publicly divulge, disclose, or communicate any confidential TRIAD information without the prior consent of an authorized representative of TRIAD. Nor shall I directly or indirectly authorize or enable any third party to do so. Such confidential information includes any non-public information that I obtain about TRIAD or its operations during or as a direct or indirect result of my participation in the Trip, including but not limited to: names of TRIAD representatives or contacts, names or geographical locations of premises visited associated with TRIAD or TRIAD staff, or information concerning any religious activity undertaken through or with TRIAD. I will not mention TRIAD or post any such confidential information to Facebook, Instagram, X, my personal webpage or blog, or any other social medial platform or publicly accesible location (physical or digital). I will not copy, photograph, or record any confidential TRIAD information, except as authorized by TRIAD.

Photo Release: As a condition of joining an EMPOWER Trip with TRIAD, the EMPOWER Team Member irrevocably authorizes TRIAD to use, reproduce, sell, and/or integrate "trip-related images" into any of TRIAD's promotional videos, magazines, brochures, or web content. The EMPOWER Team Member releases TRIAD from any liability or obligation to compensate them for use of such photos and/or recordings. I hereby grant TRIAD permission to the rights of my image, likeness, and sound of my voice as recorded on audio or video tape without payment or any other consideration. I understand that my image may be edited, copied, exhibited, published, or distributed and waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product wherein my likeness appears. Additionally, I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of my image or recording. I also understand that this material may be used in diverse educational settings within an unrestricted geographic area. For purposes of consent, "trip-related images" is defined exclusively as photos and/or video recordings of an EMPOWER Team Member taken by TRIAD-authorized personnel at TRIAD premises or during TRIAD supported activities or events while on an EMPOWER Trip with TRIAD.

Consent to Medical Treatment: If I am injured during the Trip and I am unable to authorize medical treatment, and a member of my family is not available to do so, I authorize TRIAD on my behalf to authorize dental, medical, or surgical treatment, including but not limited to the administration of X-rays, anesthetic or anesthesia by any medical professional chosen by TRIAD. This authorization is given to encourage TRIAD and said medical professional to exercise their best judgment as to any diagnosis or medical, dental, or surgical treatment. I personally assume the duty of payment to any physician, dentist, surgeon, hospital, clinic, or ambulance service and release TRIAD from any such duty of payment or liability for any medical treatment.

Travel Medical Insurance: I understand that TRIAD does not provide Travel Medical Insurance (which includes evacuation) within the package cost for the Trip. However, I acknowledge I carry my own health, medical, or disability insurance coverage.

Other: This Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Colorado and shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Colorado. If there is any dispute with TRIAD, it will be resolved by binding arbitration in the State of Colorado, based upon the rules of the American Arbitration Association and Colorado law. In the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

Upon submission of this application, you will be required to submit an E-signature. The E-signature will be your declaration that the information you provided in this application is true and correct AND that you agree to the terms of the EMPOWER TRIP RELEASE as stated above. **Note: Your E-signature will generate an email. You must click on the link in the email for your application to be processed.