Thank you for your interest in the Rustic Pathways 2025 Global Content Creator Crew Program (“Program”). Please review the following terms and conditions, which outline participation guidelines, eligibility, and expectations. Eligibility – Applicants must be enrolled to travel on a Rustic Pathways program during the 2025 travel season. – Participants must be at least 13 years old at the time of application. – Applicants who are under the age of 18 must obtain parental or legal guardian consent in order to participate. A consent form will be provided upon acceptance. – Employees of Rustic Pathways and their immediate family members are not eligible. Application and Selection – Interested students must complete the official application form by the deadline published by Rustic Pathways. – Selected participants will be notified via email and must confirm their participation by the date provided in the acceptance notification. Program Expectations – Participants are expected to create original content during their Rustic Pathways program, which may include but is not limited to photos, videos, social media posts, or short written reflections. – All content should authentically represent the participant’s travel experience and align with Rustic Pathways’ values of global citizenship, service, and cultural respect. – Rustic Pathways will provide guidance and support throughout the content creation process. Content Use and Rights – By participating in the Program, creators grant Rustic Pathways a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide, and perpetual license to use, share, and adapt submitted content across its digital and print platforms for promotional and educational purposes. – Participants retain ownership of their content and are encouraged to share their work on personal channels, tagging @rusticpathways where applicable. – Rustic Pathways will credit the creator whenever possible, though not all uses may include attribution. Code of Conduct – As representatives of Rustic Pathways, participants are expected to act responsibly and respectfully at all times during their program. – Participation in the Content Creator Program is contingent upon adherence to all program rules and the Rustic Pathways Code of Conduct. – Rustic Pathways reserves the right to remove a participant from the Program at its discretion in the event of misconduct or noncompliance. Compensation and Recognition – This is a volunteer opportunity; no monetary compensation will be provided. – Participants may receive non-cash incentives such as Rustic Pathways merchandise, promotional features, or recognition on Rustic Pathways platforms. Parental Consent – For participants under the age of 18, a signed Parental Consent Form is required prior to participation. Failure to provide this documentation may result in disqualification from the Program. Program Updates – Rustic Pathways reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the Program or these terms at any time. Significant updates will be communicated directly to participants. By applying to the Program, you acknowledge that you have read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.