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Terms and Conditions of Enrollment

Participant Agreement

I am/My daughter or son is enthusiastic about participating in this program. We understand that an enjoyable and fulfilling experience with Ecology Springs depends on my positive attitude, on my willingness to contribute to the whole group and on my willingness to participate enthusiastically in the program activities. We understand that disruptive behavior, my use or possession of any form of tobacco, any alcoholic product, or any illegal drug will result in my immediate return home, at my own expense and without refund. We have read, understand and agree to abide by the application guidelines, payment schedule, late fees, and cancellation policy. I also give Ecology Springs permission to use the participant's first name, age at time of program, country, and image in promotional materials and press releases.

Standard Cancellation Policy

Cancellation up to 60 days prior to arrival date is entitled to a full refund minus a $100 fee*.
Cancellation between 2 months (60 days) and month (30 days) prior to arrival date is entitled to a full refund minus $500 fee*
Cancellation within months (30 days) of arrival date receives no refund.

COVID-19 Cancellation Policy

Ecology Springs offers exceptions to the standard cancellation policy for in cases involving COVID-19. In order to qualify for the COVID exceptions, a participant must meet one of the following criteria:

Positive COVID-19-test result or COVID-19 symptoms accompanied by a doctor's verification.
Proof of federal or international policy restricting travel due to COVID-19.
Enrolled in a program that is being rescheduled by ECOLOGY SPRINGS due to COVID-19.

Late (within two months of arrival date) cancellations due to COVID-19 are subject to the following exceptions to the standard cancellation policy:

Cancellation between two months (59 days) and two weeks (14 days) prior to arrival date are entitled to a full refund minus $1000 fee. *
Cancellation within two weeks (13 days) of arrival date are entitled to a full refund minus $1,500 fee. *

For COVID cancellations, vouchers are available in place of any qualified refund at 100% value up until 30 days prior to arrival, at which point an 85% voucher is available.

*Does not include any non-refundable deposit.

Application and Payment Guidelines

Ecology Springs secures reservations to capacity several months in advance of study abroad program commencement dates.

To request a reservation, fill out the application online and pay the non-refundable/non-transferable application deposit fee, which is also done online. The obligatory deposit is applied toward the full cost of the program. Upon receiving your application, it will be reviewed and your place in the program will be reserved at that time; in addition, you will be provided with a confirmation of such reservation. In the event there isn’t available space, any deposit put forth shall be returned in full. Required deposit amounts will vary depending on proximity to study abroad program commencement dates.

Applications received 6 months or more before study abroad experience begins: deposit fee is $250.00.
Applications received 3 to 5 months before study abroad experience begins: deposit fee is $1000.00.
Applications received within 2 months prior to study abroad experience beginning: full payment of program is required.

If applying for a study abroad experience within 6 months of a program’s commencement date, program fees are subject to change.

AIRFARE IS NOT INCLUDED

All references to prices are in USD.

Cancellation Policy:

This policy applies to all cancellations regardless of reason. The deposit fee is non-transferrable. Furthermore, the deposit fee is non-refundable upon Ecology Springs securing a reservation on your behalf, for one of the study-abroad programs being offered. In the event a reservation is not able to be secured, due to capacity limits at a given time, you will receive a full refund of the deposit fee.

If a cancellation is requested within 120 days of the study abroad program commencement date, you are liable for up to $1750.00 of the program fee.

Enrollment

You are expected to submit all required course paperwork and payment to your Enrollment Coordinator. You can access all of this information from your student login page.

Scholarships

Scholarships are limited and made available to only students who have paid their deposit and submitted a 600-1000 word essay describing why they should be awarded and the overall impact this funding will have on their global experience in the Dominican Republic.

Tuition Voucher Policy

Tuition vouchers are non-refundable.
Tuition vouchers can be used toward any one available Ecology Springs course prior to the voucher's expiration date.

Paperwork:

Online Medical Form: Please complete this online form. You can save your spot, please remember to save the link. You are expected to provide your medical insurance information. If you do not have medical coverage, temporary medical insurance may be obtained from various travel insurance companies.
Physician form: This form requires a physician's signature. Please schedule an appointment early to complete this form by the paperwork deadline.
Minor International Travel Letter (for minors traveling internationally): The form must be signed by parents and notarized. Please keep the original form and submit a photocopy to your Enrollment Coordinator.
Passport: Submit a color photocopy of the first two pages of the traveler's passport (for international courses).
Consent forms: Sign and submit the Ecology Springs consent forms.
Program Activity forms: Please sign and submit all highlighted fields on the program activity forms.

Traveling internationally, you must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months after your arrival in the destination country, and it is your responsibility to apply for or renew your passport in a timely manner. If traveling domestically, you may need an ID that is REAL ID Act compliant.

Ecology Springs books accommodations in your name. Errors in spelling may result in complications. Your birthdate and full name must be provided as they appear on legal documents (passport, birth certificate, etc).

All forms and payments are due by the due date unless otherwise outlined by Ecology Springs or group organizer. Any participant missing paperwork or payments within four weeks of the program start will be dropped from the program without refund.

Payment:

The $250 deposit is due immediately upon enrollment to secure your spot on course.
The next payment due is $1000 (the two payments total $1000 and that is the total due by your tuition deposit deadline).
The final payment is due 2 months before your course departure date.

Late Fee(s)

A $50 late fee will be added to your account for payments received after the program deposit deadline and/or final payment deadline.

Student Behavior and Discipline
Ecology Springs reserves the right to expel any participant who: uses and/or possesses cigarettes or tobacco products of any kind while in the program; uses and/or possesses alcohol; uses and/or possesses illegal drugs; engages in sexual behavior or coupling; exhibits behavior that is unsafe or disrupts or distracts from the educational mission of the program. If a participant is expelled, there will be no refund and the return home will be at the expense of the participant and their family.

Equal Opportunity
Ecology Springs does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability in the administration of its admission or employment policies. If Ecology Springs reasonably determines that a disability could lead to an inappropriate level of danger to any participant or others, based upon a particular activity, then that person may be ineligible for that particular program or activity but would not be excluded from other opportunities offered by Ecology Springs.

Changes to Terms & Conditions We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. If you have any questions, please contact us.

General Website Terms & Conditions

Updated August 23, 2022

Please read these Terms and Conditions ("Terms", "Terms and Conditions") carefully before using the Ecology Springs website (www.glampdestrellas.com)and the Ecology Springs mobile site (“Website,” “Site”). Your access to and use of this Website is conditioned on your acceptance of and compliance with these Terms. These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and others who access or use the Site. By accessing or using the Website you agree to be bound by these Terms. If you disagree with any part of the terms, then you may not access the Site.

Purchases

If you wish to purchase any product or service made available through the Website ("Purchase"), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Purchase including, without limitation, your name, address, email address, and billing information.

Enrollment

If you wish to enroll in an Ecology Springs program through the Website (“Study Abroad”), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Program including, without limitation, your name, address, email address, and billing information.

Donation

If you wish to donate to Ecology Springs through the Website (“Donate,” “Donation”), you may be asked to supply certain information relevant to your Donation including, without limitation, your name, address, email address, and billing information.

Links to Other Sites

Our Site may contain links to third-party websites that are not owned or controlled by Ecology Springs. Ecology Springs has no control over and assumes no liability for the content, privacy policies, or practices of any third party websites or services. You further acknowledge and agree that Ecology Springs shall not be responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused or alleged to be caused by or in connection with use of or reliance on any such content, goods, or services available on or through any such websites or services.

Changes to Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. You may find the updated Terms here

If you have any questions please contact us via email.

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