Legal & Policy Center | Terms, Conduct, and Safety Policies – Rustic Pathways

This page provides the official legal, safety, and compliance documentation governing all Rustic Pathways programs.

Welcome to the official Legal & Trust Center for Rustic Pathways. Here you’ll find all official policies, terms, and legal documents that explain how we protect your child, your data, and your travel investment.

Enrollment, Eligibility & Participation

• Enrollment Terms & Conditions – Student Travel
  Complete terms for high school and summer student travelers, including cancellation, refunds, and payment policies.
• Enrollment Terms & Conditions – Gap Year
  Terms specific to Gap Year program participants.
• Global Content Creators Crew
  These terms outline eligibility, content rights, behavioral expectations, and participation rules for students selected to join the Global Content Creators Crew.
• Cancellation & Refund Policy
  Clear overview of how cancellations, refunds, and program changes are handled.
• Participant Rules and Expectations
  What we expect from students while on program.
• Program Leader Code of Conduct
  Our staff’s professional expectations, boundaries, background checks, and accountability framework.

Safety, Insurance & Emergencies

• Parent Guide to Student Travel
  Overview of our medical protocols, travel insurance options, and 24/7 crisis response.
• Student Travel Emergency Protocols
  How Rustic responds to emergencies abroad, including medical incidents, evacuations, and more.

Privacy, Data Protection & Online Policies

• Privacy Policy
  How we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
• Terms of Use & Sale
  Rules governing use of our website and the purchase of programs or services online.

Accreditation & Legal Compliance

• Accreditations
  Rustic Pathways maintains affiliations, associations, and/or benchmarks with:
  • WYSE Travel Confederation
  • American Camp Association (ACA)
  • Student & Youth Travel Association (SYTA)
• Corporate & Registration Details:
  • Rustic Pathways LLC is a Delaware-registered limited liability company.
  • Tax Status: Rustic Pathways is a for-profit entity (LLC). Program fees are not tax-deductible as charitable contributions.
  • The Rustic Pathways Foundation is an affiliated, non-profit entity. Donations are tax-deductible as charitable donations.

Questions?

If you have any questions about any of the policies listed above or need a printable copy of any document, please contact:

• rustic@rusticpathways.com
• 1-800-321-4353