WAIVER OF COMMUNICATION

• By providing my phone number and email address, I agree to receive text messages and email from THE MAINSTAY FOUNDATION

• I agree to being added to a group chat on WhatsApp to communicate further details about the Mainstay Experience Ziyara Trip.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY

• I acknowledge that I wish to participate in The Ziyara Experience in Iraq from November 21, 2025, to November 30, 2025. In consideration for inclusion as a participant in this retreat, I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Mainstay Foundation and any of the organizers or participants, from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, up to and including death, that may be sustained by me, or to any property belonging to me, while participating in such activity, regardless of whether such liability arises in tort, contract, strict liability, or otherwise, to the fullest extent allowed by law.

• I understand that The Mainstay Foundation does not provide insurance to cover any loss or damage to my personal property and The Mainstay Foundation strongly recommends I carry my own travel, health medical and property insurance for potential loss or damage whilst on this retreat.

SPECIAL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Participants will be responsible for bringing their own medication for allergies or other medical conditions.

SAFETY

• In case of injury or accident or illness during the trip, the participant will be taken to a hospital. If their health is determined to be serious, or such that in the view of the organizers they will be unable to continue the trip, the participant may be sent back home.

ETIQUETTES

• The behavior and attitude that is expected from participants is summarized in the following:

  • Observing Islamic Law.

  • Observing the laws and customs of the Republic of Iraq while a guest in the country.

  • To try to learn and improve spiritually, educationally, and personally.

  • Be patient with the organizers, volunteers and peers.

  • Being punctual always.

MEDIA CONSENT

• During the trip we will take photographs and videos. We may use the images and video footage on our website and social media for reporting and promotional purposes. The photographs and videos taken by the organizers may also be shared with the regional partners and other entities.