DISCLAIMER AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
I, the undersigned, hereby elect to accept the invitation to participate in the 2025 Administrative Conference from October 14 to 17, to be held in Medellín, under the sponsorship of VIP Universal Medical Insurance Group, Ltd., VUMI Group I.I. and its affiliate companies (hereafter “VUMI®”).
I understand such travel, as any other, may be hazardous. I am fully aware of the risks involved and hazards connected to this activity, including but not limited to travel risks, the risk of injury, airborne sickness, infection, and possibly death, as well as damage to property, when traveling to and from, and/or within this international destination. I understand I may need to travel in areas where there is risk of virus outbreak, violence from crime, terrorism, political unrest and other dangers, and may be exposed to food, water and airborne diseases, and to disease from other carriers or while traveling internationally. I understand some diseases may not produce symptoms during the actual trip but may occur after the trip. I understand also medical facilities abroad may not be of the quality of medical facilities in the continental United States or where I live.
I understand that VUMI® strongly recommends purchasing travel insurance to cover any incident that may occur during the trip, especially coverage in case of infection with any virus, as well as coverage for medical care, exams and stay in designated hotels, in case the health authorities order me to comply with a quarantine period during the journey of my trip to or from my country of residence, or in Medellín, Colombia territory. I understand that taking care of my health is a personal responsibility and that I assume all the consequences of my actions from the beginning of the trip until my return to my country of residence.
I understand there may be delays and sudden changes of schedules and/or cancellations of schedules. While reasonable care will be taken in selecting transportation, I understand breakdowns and delays may occur. I understand circumstances may arise such that I might be asked not to go on this trip or to return early, and in this case, no money will be refunded to me. I acknowledge I am in good health and good physical condition. I understand also the journey may involve strenuous physical activity, including, but not limited to, long walks and hiking in hills and or/ mountainous areas, or any other activities planned for the event. I also understand my participation in any event organized by VUMI® is strictly voluntary.
I understand and acknowledge that while VUMI’s providers may take reasonable steps to ensure my safety during travel and while participating in the activities of the 2025 Administrative Conference in Medellín, Colombia, these precautions are merely made in good faith and do not warrant acceptance of liability, nor guarantee that actions undertaken will demonstrate and/or constitute non-negligent performance therein by the organization, its agents or assignees. I am aware that I should review my personal insurance portfolio, especially the travel, accident and medical coverage.
I voluntarily and personally assume the risk of any and all consequences of my travel with VUMI® and for services received from their third-party providers, like hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, activities, transfers, luggage handling, entertainment, transportation (ground and air), tour operators, etc., selected by VUMI® to provide travel and entertainment during the days of the event.
It is my express intent that this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representative, if I am deceased, and shall be deemed as a RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE VUMI®, its officers, personnel or volunteers, hereafter the “RELEASEES”, resulting from any cause whatsoever, including but not limited to sickness, including but not limited to the inherent risk of exposure to any virus that exists in any public place where people are present, personal injury, property damage, delay, change of schedule, wrongful death, theft or loss of property. I further hereby AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney fees, that they may incur due to my participation in this activity, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
I hereby further agree this Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida, County of Miami Dade, United States of America. In the event any term or provision of this WAIVER OF LIABILITY is found to be unenforceable or void, in whole or in part, then the offending term shall be construed as valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the balance with this WAIVER OF LIABILITY shall remain in full force and effect.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

I understand that by registering for the 2025 Administrative Conference, an event created and sponsored by VUMI® Group, I accept the terms of conduct established by said company for the celebration of the Event, which are established in the contract of the agent or agency I represent at this event, under the code of ethics, and which must govern a meeting between professionals of the international insurance industry. I understand that this event is a private qualification-only event, in which guests will have the opportunity to meet and interact with other agents representing various agencies.
I recognize that professional ethics is a fundamental value for VUMI® and that the company has a zero-tolerance policy for those who take advantage of these events to try to recruit other agents for their agencies or other companies, reveal confidential client information, hierarchies, structures from commissions and even from another line of business.
I understand that VUMI® reserves the right to request my removal from the Event, if VUMI®, in its sole discretion, believes that my presence and/or behavior violates these terms, creates a disruption or hinders the Event and/or enjoyment of the Event by other attendees or speakers. For all of the above, by participating in the event, I undertake to comply at all times with the rules established in the agent contract regarding the VUMI® code of professional ethics, and to abstain, during my participation in the Event attempting to promote a direct or indirect association with another agent or agency; or accept any proposal that could imply a direct or indirect association with another agent or agency other than the one I represent today.
I understand that VUMI® has the right to approve or reject the attendanceof any delegate to this 2025 Administrative Conference, at any time, or cancel their participation for any misconduct or refusal to cooperate, for whatever reasons, with all the prevention measures, health guidelines issued by the immigration authorities of each country, the CDC, the WHO, or any health authority that I must comply with during the trip and the events or the organizers, or those in charge of the different premises of scheduled activities.
All participants (both agents and their guests/companions) must be over 18 years old. Participants may not bring companions under the age of 18 to any programmed events, even if they offer to pay for the guest’s expenses. This event is by invitation only and is not transferable.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY: All intellectual property rights of the Event, the content of the Event and all materials distributed at or in connection with the Event are the property of VUMI® and/or the speakers presenting at the Event. I understand that I may not use or reproduce or permit anyone to use or reproduce any trademarks or other trade names appearing on the Event, on any Event content and/or on any materials distributed at or in connection with the Event for any reason without the prior written permission of the VUMI® Marketing Team.

PHOTO RELEASE: I hereby grant permission to VUMI® and its agents, or employees to use any and all photographs taken of me, with or without using my name and affiliation, resulting from my participation at the VUMI® 2025 Administrative Conference.

I understand and acknowledge the photographs or videos may be used in VUMI® publications, both printed and electronic, and may be published in any manner, including advertising media, periodicals, gift cards, calendars, postcards, website or as deemed appropriate by VUMI®. I hereby waive any right to inspect or approve the finished photographs or printed or electronic matter that may be used in conjunction with them now or in the future, whether that use is known to me or unknown, and I waive the right to any royalties or other compensation arising from, or related to, the use of the photograph or video material. I hereby agree to release, defend, and hold harmless VUMI®, its officers, directors, agents, or employees, including any publishing firm, and/or distribution of the finished product in whole or in part, whether on paper or electronic media, from and against any claims, damages, or liability arising from or related to the use of the photographs, including but not limited to any misuse, distortion, blurring, alteration, optical illusion or use in composite form, either intentionally or otherwise that may occur or be produced in the taking, processing, reproduction, or production of the finished product, its publication or distribution. It is the discretion of VUMI® to decide whether to use any images.
I am 18 years of age or older and I am competent to contract in my own name. I have read this release before signing below, and I fully understand the contents, meaning, and impact of this release. I understand I am free to address any specific questions regarding this release by submitting those questions in writing prior to signing, and I agree my failure to do so will be interpreted as a free and knowledgeable acceptance of the terms of this release. I understand and acknowledge that this release shall have no expiration date.
I, the undersigned, have voluntarily and without duress signed this WAIVER OF LIABILITY form. I assert I have read and fully understand the above WAIVER OF LIABILITY, and that I agree to accept the terms of this WAIVER OF LIABILITY in full. No oral representations, statements or inducements, apart from the foregoing written agreement, have been made, and I execute this Release for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by same.