waiver

lia sophia and its respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies maintains no control over the personnel, equipment or operations of any air, water or surface carrier, ship line, bus, limousine company, transportation company, hotel, restaurant or other person or entity furnishing services, products or accommodations as part of the trip; all of these suppliers are independent contractors.

lia sophia and its respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which may be caused by or contributed to (1) by any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized act or omission on the part of these suppliers or any of their agents, servants, employees or independent contractors, (2) by any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, instrumentality, service, product or accommodation which is owned, operated, furnished or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, (3) by any wrongful, negligent, or unauthorized act or omission of the part of any other person or entity not under the direct control lia sophia, or (4) by any other cause, condition or whatsoever beyond the direct control of lia sophia.

During the trip, participants may have the opportunity to participate in various optional activities, such as water sports and other athletic activities, contests, excursions and side trips. By accepting and participating in these activities, participants acknowledge that they do so at their own risk. lia sophia and its respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies shall not be liable for any injury, damage, loss, expense, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity arising out of or relating to said participation.