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Echoes of the Past: Archaeology in the Khoid Tamir Valley Registration

Please complete this form to register for the exclusive educational tour Echoes of the Past: Archaeology in the Khoid Tamir Valley (June 25-July 9, 2026).

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Trip Information - Accommodations and Medical/Dietary Needs

Accommodations(Required)

Double Room/Multiple Occupancy (on-site and at ger camps)

Single preferred (additional payment required, not available at all destinations including the archaeological site)

Bringing own tent to camp (project site only)

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Yes

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Emergency Contact Information

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Liability and Release Form

Liability and Responsibility Waiver/Consent Form(Required)

I agree to the terms and conditions of liability and responsibility detailed here.

I desire to be associated with the American Center for Mongolian Studies (heretofore referred to as "ACMS"_ and to engage in the activities and work under the circumstances in which ACMS is involved. I understand this may include, but may not be limited to, traveling to and from other countries, traveling to and from cities and towns outside my home country, consuming the food and living in those accommodations available in the foreign country(ies) in which I am working in whatever project or related offices the ACMS provides, and living and working in cultures and with people whose living conditions, social practices and values, and even attitudes toward foreigners may be significantly different from those in my home country and culture. I agree to follow the recommendations of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs or similar body in my home country regarding travel warnings.

I hereby freely and voluntarily, without duress, execute this Release under the following terms:

General Waiver and Release. I release and forever discharge and hold harmless the ACMS, their affiliated organizations, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents, and their successors and assigns, from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from my affiliation with the ACMS as a program participant, instructor, fellow, volunteer, or other capacity, whether such liability, claims, or demands results from travel, disease, consumption of food, civil unrest, or otherwise.

I understand and acknowledge that this Release discharges the ACMS from any liability or claim against the ACMS with respect to any bodily injury, personal injury, illness, death, monetary loss or property damage that may result from my fellowship with the ACMS. I understand that ACMS assumes no responsibility for or obligation to provide financial assistance or other assistance, including but not limited to medical, health, or disability insurance, in the event of injury, illness, death, accident, monetary loss or property damage.

Accompanying Dependents/Companions. I understand that ACMS assumes no responsibility of any sort for any injuries suffered, or costs/damages incurred by any of my accompanying dependents/companions, regardless of the source of funding of their travel, living accommodations or other support during my program. I affirm that I have informed my accompanying dependents/companions of the fact that ACMS assumes no responsibility for them if they choose to accompany me on my program.

Medical Treatment. I hereby release and forever discharge ACMS from any claim whatsoever which arises or may hereafter arise on account of any first-aid treatment or other medical services rendered to me or to my dependents/companions in connection with an emergency or health problem during my program with ACMS.

Assumption of Risk. I understand that my engagement with ACMS as a program participant, instructor, fellow, volunteer, researcher, or another capacity or role not listed here may include activities and circumstances that may be hazardous to me, including, but not limited to, international travel, local transportation in the country of the related activity/ies, poor health conditions, inadequate medical treatment facilities, and other inherent dangers. I recognize that I may be traveling to and from locations that pose risks from terrorism, war, insurrection, or criminal activities. I understand that I assume the risk of being taken hostage and held for payment of ransom and that it is ACMS’s policy never to pay ransom to kidnappers at any time or for any reason.

I hereby expressly and specifically assume the risk of injury or harm in these circumstances and release ACMS from all liability for injury, illness, death, monetary loss or property damage resulting from such circumstances during my program with ACMS, whether suffered by me personally or by any of my accompanying dependents or companions.

Other. I agree that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.

To express my understanding and acceptance of this release, I will check this box.

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Tour Deposit(Required)

Price: $500.00

To secure your place on this tour, we ask you to pay a non-refundable $500 deposit. Should this tour be cancelled for any reason outside of your control, including ACMS cancellation, safety or security concerns, or another reason, you will be refunded your deposit in full.

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