Students and a parent/guardian must sign the application agreeing that this will comprise the agreement between SIG/NSGT and its students and their parents.

1. We have read and accept the terms and conditions set forth in the Summer Institute for the Gifted catalog, which are incorporated in this agreement. This agreement is a legally binding contract.
   
   
2. We unconditionally release SIG/NSGT from any claims for damage, injury, loss or expense incurred as a result of the applicant’s participation in the SIG program unless the loss is caused by the gross negligence of SIG. We also release SIG/NSGT from claims for damage, injury loss or expense (including SIG tuition and other costs) caused by events beyond its control, including program termination, resulting from acts of God, regulations or other causes.
   
   
3. The student is responsible for exercising caution and common sense at all times to avoid injuries SIG/NSGT does not provide supervision or support during periods of independent travel.
   
   
4. If the students become ill or incapacitated, SIG/NSGT may take such actions as it considers necessary under the circumstances, including securing medical treatment. We release SIG/NSGT from any liability relating to this medical care. We also authorize SIG/NSGT to take whatever action it deems to be necessary and in the student’s best interest in the event of any unforeseen event or condition. If SIG/NSGT incurs any expense on the student’s behalf that is not covered by insurance, we agree to make immediate repayment upon request.
   
   
5. The student must comply with SIG/NSGT’s rules, standards and instructions, and I understands that failure to do so may result in my child being sent home at my expense, with no refund. The student’s participation may be terminated if expelled from the program or if SIG/NSGT, in its sole discretion, determines that the student’s continued participation is incompatible with the interests, harmony, comfort or welfare of other students. We agree to indemnify SIG/NSGT if the student does anything that causes SIG/NSGT to sustain financial loss or liability.
   
   
6. We understand that SIG/NSGT reserves the right to make changes, cancellations, or substitutions in cases of emergency or changed conditions, or based upon the interest of the group. The program fee portion of the total SIG cost is nonrefundable as well as the application fee. If a serious illness prevents the student from attending or completing the session, insurance claims may be submitted by participants in the World Class Protection Plan. Requests must be made in writing and include a valid doctor’s note. Requests must be made within 30 days of withdrawing from the program. If a program is terminated or canceled, SIG will consider the circumstances and may, in its sole discretion, issue a partial refund or credit.
   
   
7. If the student is not a citizen of the United States, we understand and accept that it is our responsibility to obtain all visas and required documents in order to enter all the countries on our itinerary and participate in the SIG/NSGT program. We shall hold SIG/NSGT harmless in the event the student fails to obtain the necessary documents for participation in the program.
   
   
8. This agreement will be effective when the application is accepted by SIG/NSGT and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Connecticut.
   
   
9. This agreement cannot be modified except in writing by SIG/NSGT.
   
   
10. We hereby grant to the SIG/NSGT and to its employees and agents the right to photograph my dependent and use the photo and/or other digital reproduction of him/her or other reproduction of his/her physical likeness for closing ceremony slideshows and publication processes, whether electronic, print, digital or electronic publishing via the Internet. If you do not want your child to be photographed, please check the appropriate box on the paper copy of the Agreement and Release to be submitted with the program application.
    
    
11. We agree that any dispute with SIG/NSGT that is not settled informally will be submitted to binding arbitration, to be conducted in substantial accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The location of the arbitration and identity of the arbitrator will be decided by mutual agreement, with the costs to be shared equally between the parties, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final. By signing this agreement, we understand that we are giving up the right to have any claim against SIG/NSGT decided in court before a judge or jury.
    
    
12. References in this agreement to “SIG/NSGT” shall include the National Society for the Gifted & Talented, and all of its agents, employees, affiliated companies, campus directors, deans, chaperones, group leaders, teachers, host school and school officials. All references to “parents” of the applicant shall include the legal guardian or other adult who is responsible for the applicant.

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Agreement and Release (to be signed by all applicants)

*All applicants must mail a signed copy of the agreement and release to:

Summer Institute for the Gifted Admissions Office River Plaza, 9 West Broad Street Stamford, CT 06902-3788.