Notice of Understanding Between Participant and XCN Chinese
(Terms and Conditions)
I have read all the XCN Chinese materials: program information, registration form, cancellation policy on the XCN Chinese website. I understand and accept the conditions under which these programs will be conducted, particularly those which figure out homestay, college credit, refund policy and program cost.
I understand that the XCN Chinese program fee includes administrative expenses and do hereby release XCN Chinese, their agents, employees or representatives from all actions, suits, claims, or liability for damages arising out of my participation in the program. In addition, I understand that I am traveling to China and will be expected to adapt to a different culture and ways of doing things and I realize I should not expect things to be exactly as I imagine them to be in my country. I understand that I am participating in this program at my own risk, that I am sending myself there and that I will consult with the on-site Director upon any problems that may arise during my stay.
In addition, I understand it is my responsibility to arrange all travel details to China and obtain adequate medical and accidental insurance that applies in China, to have a valid passport, to obtain a Visa, and to arrive at the school before the starting date.
Also, I realize I am traveling independently, and am responsible for all my actions in China. I am responsible for finding out and obeying the laws of China along with the rules of homestay travel warnings, natural disasters, traffic accident, political unrest, and adapting to cultural differences, and XCN Chinese is not responsible for my actions (behavior) while participating in this program.
By participating in this program, I understand that I am taking my own risks with regard to traveling and being in China, and shall not hold XCN Chinese, or its agents, employees or representatives liable for any damages or losses arising from my participation in the program.
XCN Chinese Official Refund Policy
1. Chinese Immersion program:
Registration fee is NON-Refundable.
After balance payment and two weeks before your arrival in China : 90% of Balance payment will be refunded. (Please note: 100% fees can be applied to a future program.)
Within two weeks before your arrival in China: No Refund available.
Note: If you are not happy with your host family after arrival in China , we can change one family location for you.If you can't get along with the new family, it's your responsibility to make a decision about your accommodation. Your program fee will not be refunded.
If you do not follow the Rules of Homestay , we reserve the rights to terminate the accommodation for you. Your program fee will not be refunded.
2. Homestay Only program :
Application fee of US$100 is non-refundable. Two weeks homestay fee will be charged if you cancel your booking before arrival in China . No refund for cancellation after your arrival in China or after the host family's contact info has been provided to you.
If you are not happy with your host family, there is extra US$100 application fee required to change one family location. If you can't get along with the new family, it's your responsibility to make a decision about your accommodation. Your homestay fee will not be refunded.
If you leave the host family before the scheduled date, the remaining Homestay fee can be hold for your next registration with Lotus.
3. Free Homestay Only :
The administration fee of US$50/week is non-refundable. If you are not happy with your host family, there is extra US$100 application fee required to change one family location. If you can't get along with the new family, it's your responsibility to make a decision about your accommodation. Your payment of administration fee will not be refunded.
XCN Chinese Rules of Homestay
1. Respect China and Chinese culture
2. Be responsible for your own belongings such as cash, important documents and other valuables while staying with your host family.
3. Overnight girlfriend/boyfriend visits are not permitted. You must get host family's permission if you have visiting friends.
4. No "party animals" accepted unless your host family enjoys it too.
5. No smoking or heavy drinking at home before getting host family's permission.
6. Don't use the family telephone to make long distance calls. Local calls can be made for short conversation (in China, telephone charges are based on the length of conversations, not per call)
7. If you apply for teach & stay, you should work as English tutor for family members 1-2 hours a day.
8. If you are not happy with your host family, we can change one family location for you. If you can't get along with the new family, it's your responsibility to make a decision about your accommodation.
9. If you do not follow the above Rules of Homestay, we reserve the rights to terminate the accommodation for you. Your program fee will not be refunded.
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