I understand that the Sidak program is an intensive two-week learning experience.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true and complete.

I certify the health history is correct and complete as far as I know.

I understand that completion of this application does not guarantee acceptance into the program. The Sikh Research Institute will have the sole authority to make the final selection of program participants. I understand that any false answers, statements or misrepresentations by omission made by me in this application will be sufficient reason for the rejection of my application or for my immediate discharge from participation during Sidak.

I understand that refunds will only be considered in the instance of certifiable illness or extenuating emergency circumstances. In the event that a participant must be dismissed from the program for any reason, no refund will be made except in the previously listed circumstances.

I recognize my personal responsibility to fully engage myself in the program. I agree to comply with all applicable policies, procedures, and rules of the Sikh Research Institute, and I understand that any violation may result in my immediate dismissal from the program. If I am dismissed for any reason, my parents/guardian will be notified and will be responsible for arranging transportation and covering the costs associated with sending myself/my child home from the program site.

I assure you that I/my child have no known mental or emotional disorders or sensitivities that would interfere with my/my child's participation.

I understand that although the Sikh Research Institute has taken precautions to provide proper organization, supervision, instruction, and equipment for each activity, it is impossible for Sikh Research Institute to guarantee absolute safety. I also understand that each participant shares the responsibility for safety during all activities, and I assume that responsibility for myself/for my child. I waive any claim that may arise against the Sikh Research Institute and/or its Board of Directors, employees, volunteers, or lessors including those claims that may arise from negligence of the Sikh Research Institute, and/or its Board of Directors, employees, volunteers, or lessors.

If the Sikh Research Institute must send me/my child home for any reason, I agree to arrange transportation and cover the costs associated with sending her/him home within four hours of the call. I understand that I may be called at any time of the night or day to arrange for my child's transportation home and that I will be responsible for all costs associated with such transportation.

If my/my child's medical information should change prior to the program, I will notify the Sikh Research Institute of any new conditions, medications, limitations, etc.

I understand that I/my child, alone or with other participants and/or Sikh Research Institute staff, volunteers, or representatives, may be interviewed, may provide written or oral statements, and/or may be photographed, recorded on film, audio tape, videocassette, or other visual and sound, computerized, telephonic, voice-mail, or tape media (photographs and/or sound/image recordings) by the Sikh Research Institute, and/or others approved by the Sikh Research Institute.

I hereby consent to the foregoing and grant permission, without reservation, to the Sikh Research Institute and/or those approved by the Sikh Research Institute to generate, prepare, advertise, describe and/or publicize the Sikh Research Institute's work, good will, public education, and/or fundraising activities, disseminate, otherwise use, and comment upon the photographs and/or sound/image recordings as they may determine, without review by me or my child and without financial or other obligation of any nature to me or my child.

I consent that I/my child may be identified by name, age, and place of residence or otherwise, as the Sikh Research Institute and/or those approved by the Sikh Research Institute may determine.

I consent that I/my child, with other participants and Sikh Research Institute staff, volunteers may take a field trip during the two week program. I understand that I/my child will be transported by public or private vehicles. I also authorize the staff/volunteers to take emergency action (medical attention) should a situation occur requiring such action.

I release Sikh Research Institute, its Board of Directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from all claims that I or my child may have, or might have, for any cause of action arising out of taking and/or use of the photographs and/or sound/image recordings as set forth herein.

This consent and release shall continue in effect, without a limitation of time.