These Terms and Conditions
apply to all participants of Asia Internship Program. By submitting your
application, you are entering into this Agreement.
We have attempted to make
this Agreement easy to read and understand by categorizing each section. These
categories have been inserted for your convenience only and do not affect the
legal construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
DEFINITIONS WITHIN THIS AGREEMENT;
“you” or “your” means the
participant.
“we”, “us” or “our” means
Asia Internship Program or “AIP”.
Agreement means contractually
binding agreement between us and you that is made up of the application form
and the terms and conditions set out in this document.
Commencement Date means the
date, agreed upon with you in advance, that the program begins in the local
destination.
Deposit means the part of the
program fee that must be paid by you in advance of your placement in order to
secure your place on the program prior to the payment of the balance of the
program fee, such balance being payable in accordance with section 3 below.
Participant means a participant
on the program and participants means all and any participant.
Program means any internship
placements or service offered by AIP.
Preference Area means
your first and second choice of industry role as established on the
Phone/Google Hangout interview during our admissions process.
Program Fee means the sum of the
remaining balance after the Deposit, payable by you to us in accordance with
Section 3 below.
Placement Deadline means 14
days prior to your Commencement Date or agreed upon otherwise
Internship Provider means
your host company
Acceptance letter means the
letter provided electronically to you confirming AIP has accepted you into our
program
Asia Internship Program or AIP
means “AIP SG PTE LTD” 60 Tessensohn Road #02-01A Club CSC @ Tessensohn
Singapore 217664, Registration number 201810409G
In
return for receipt of the Program Fee, we will undertake the following:
1.1.
to provide you with an
internship placement within the industry as illustrated in your Acceptance
Letter or otherwise agreed in writing;
1.2.
to provide contact details
of local staff in case of any difficulties or problems experienced and to
facilitate emergency support if necessary;
1.3.
to provide furnished accommodation
that meets the following minimum standards:
1.3.1.
with a single bed in your bedroom;
1.3.2.
with adequate bathroom, toilet and shower facilities;
1.3.3.
with electricity, gas, and water for which AIP will cover the
payment per month that does not exceed:
1.3.3.1.
in Thailand 4,000 THB
1.3.3.2.
in Singapore 140 SGD
1.3.3.3.
in South Korea 70,000 KRW
1.3.3.4.
in Hong Kong 780 HKD
1.3.3.5.
in China 100 CNY
1.4.
to provide accommodation
for the duration of your placement. Calculated as follows: Number of months’ x
30 days i.e. a 2-month standard package is equal to 60 days of accommodation.
Extended stay is subject to additional charges, the rate of which is calculated
daily by the accommodation provider.
1.5.
to provide you with a
transfer, at a time agreed between us, from the closest international airport
to your accommodation on your arrival, prior to your commencement to the
Program;
1.6.
to provide an induction,
orientation talk or document upon or prior to your arrival.
2.1.
We retain all rights to
reject the application of any individuals we deem unsuitable for our Program at
our own discretion. The factors that determine the success of your application
include visa eligibility, English proficiency, strength of your profile in
relation to your chosen industry, and the level of competition during the time
of your application. We have a no discrimination policy and do not reject
applicants due to their gender, religion, race, or nationality.
To verify your suitability, we may request you to provide contact details of
your references and any additional documents required for the visa application
process of your chosen internship destination.
3.1.
Your Initial Deposit
(“Deposit”) is $500 USD. The Deposit is in return for a service; with the fee
being solely used to reserve your position in the program and cover related
administration expenses.
Upon receiving your Deposit, AIP agrees to place you in an internship by the
Placement Deadline. We also guarantee that the price of your chosen package
will remain the same in the case that we raise our fees before you have to pay
your final payment.
3.2.
Upon payment of your
Deposit, you agree the information illustrated in your acceptance letter is
correct and will fully cooperate with AIP in its attempt to find you an
internship placement. Examples of non-cooperation include, but are not limited
to:
3.2.1.
not actively working with
your assigned Internship Coordinator;
3.2.2.
skipping, missing, or
arriving late for your scheduled internship interviews;
3.2.3.
not engaging in internship
discussions with your Internship Coordinator;
3.2.4.
not responding to Asia
Internship Program communications within 72 hours regardless of non-working
days;
3.2.5.
allowing the placement
process to be delayed due to missing agreed payment due dates;
3.2.6.
refusing internships
offered to you if they are your first or second choice as stated in your
acceptance letter or unless agreed otherwise in writing;
3.2.7.
contacting our Internship
Provider (your host company) without express written consent from AIP;
3.2.8.
making requests that fall
outside of what AIP guarantees;
3.2.9.
insulting, criticizing,
offending, and defaming AIP and its representative;
3.2.10.
using any communication
channel other than email to reach AIP coordinator.
3.3.
Upon payment of your
Initial Deposit you agree that it is your responsibility to prepare for the
internship interview arranged by us. If you fail to adequately prepare for the
internship interview you will automatically forfeit your deposit. Failing to
properly prepare for the internship interview is defined as failing one or more
of the points below:
3.3.1.
not properly researching about
the internship provider;
3.3.2.
not properly learning about
the industry job function;
3.3.3.
missing the scheduled
interview time without prior notice of 3 hours minimum before interview time;
3.3.4.
failing three or more
interviews;
3.3.5.
failure to provide a sample
portfolio of your previous work (if requested);
3.3.6.
making requests that fall
outside of what AIP guarantees.
3.4.
If AIP is unable to place
you in an internship role as stated in your Acceptance Letter or other roles
later communicated to us in writing before the placement deadline, you will be
given the option
3.4.1.
to withdraw from the
program and receive a refund of your Deposit made by you (“Full Refund”), or
3.4.2.
to request for AIP to
continue the search process until you are placed; if AIP is still unable to place
you within the extended time, you may request to extend the deadline further or
choose to receive a Full Refund. Note, refund is only applicable if you do not
fail any of the conditions stated in section 3.2 and 3.3.
3.5.
If your Deposit is received
by us less than 8 weeks before the Commencement Date, your Commencement Date
and Placement Deadline will be delayed by the number of days the deposit should
have been received by (minimum of 8 weeks prior). However, if AIPx fee is paid
together with the Deposit, an earlier Commencement Date can be set by agreeing
with your AIP representative in writing.
3.6.
All Program Fees must be
paid in full within 5 days of confirming your internship position or 30 days
prior to the Commencement Date whichever is earlier. If the internship position
is confirmed less than 30 days prior to the Commencement date, the fee must be
paid immediately within 1 working day. Participants who fail to meet this
requirement may receive none of the benefits of the Program. This includes
without limitation; placement in a confirmed program, airport transfers and
accommodation.
3.7.
You are responsible for
covering all and any charges related to foreign currency transfers and
international bank payments; this applies to your Deposit, Program Fee and any other
transaction to us. If you underpaid any of the payment due to not covering
foreign currency transfer and/or international bank transfer fees, you will
make up the remaining balance by making another transaction.
3.8.
You agree to pay late fees
(and interest where applicable) for any late payment passed the due date
indicated on the invoice. If you wish to extend the payment deadline or dispute
the invoice, this must be done in writing to your AIP representative within 3
days after receiving the invoice or payment request and before the payment due
date.
3.9.
By making the payment of
the Program Fee either partially or in full, sending an email confirmation to
us, or sign the internship agreement, you confirm that you have fully accepted
the internship offered.
3.10.
AIPx fees are to be paid
together with your Deposit.
3.11.
If you apply for Singapore,
you have to provide proof of acceptance for the Work Holiday Pass. If your
proof of acceptance is received by us less than 8 weeks before the Commencement
Date, Your Commencement Date will be delayed by the number of days the proof of
acceptance should have been received (minimum of 8 weeks prior). AIP will only
start the placement process after receiving your proof of acceptance.
Alternatively, you may
request AIP to proceed with the placement process before you receive the proof
of acceptance of the Work Holiday Pass. However, your deposit will not be
refundable in the case your application is denied by the Ministry of Manpower
of Singapore.
4.1.
If you wish to withdraw
from the Program it must be done with a written request. For the avoidance of
doubt, such a written must be made by email to your assigned Internship
Coordinator.
4.2.
If you withdraw from the
Program for any reason other than AIP’s failure to place you by the Placement
Deadline within your agreed chosen industry, or if AIP determines, in its sole
discretion, you did not fully cooperate in the placement process at any time
before the Placement Deadline, such as stated in the conditions in section 3.2
and 3.3, AIP will be entitled to the Deposit.
4.3.
If you withdraw from the
Program or amend any aspect of the program for any reason after being placed
with an Internship Provider, AIP will be entitled to the full amount of the
Placement Package or 50% of the Standard / Signature Package Fee. If the
withdrawal takes place less than 30 days before the Commencement Date, AIP will
be entitled to the full amount on all three Programs Fees.
4.4.
Unless previously agreed, if
you want to change the dates of your participation in the Program, or change
any part of the information stated in the acceptance letter after the
internship has been confirmed or after paying the associated program fees, up
to $500 USD or 25% of your package fee (whichever is greater) will be charged
as additional administrative fees. If such a request is made within 30 days of
the Commencement Date or after an invitation letter has been issued, we reserve
the right to refuse the change request or apply an additional charge, which
shall be determined at our sole discretion.
4.5.
In the event that, for any
reason at all, you decide to discontinue your place on the Program after it has
started you will not be eligible for a refund of the Deposit, Program Fee, AIPx
fee or any other additional fees.
4.6.
If, for any reason, we have
to cancel your participation in the Program, prior to your commencement date, a
full refund of the Program Fee, including the Deposit, will be given to you. A
full refund will be issued only if the cancellation is for reasons not
attributable to you unless the reason falls within the parameter of Section
7.2. No compensation can be given for any other costs incurred in relation to
the Program. These costs may include but are not limited to flights, insurance,
accommodation, and visa fees.
4.7.
All refunds will be issued
minus any administration, currency exchange, and bank transfer fees, which can
amount to 10% of the total payment.
4.8.
All refunds will be issued
within 60 days after an official request and necessary beneficiary details have
been provided in full in writing.
5.1.
The content and information
displayed on our website and other promotional material is believed to be valid
and correct but we will not be held liable and do not take any responsibility
for any misinformation or ambiguities in the content. Prices are subject to
change without notice and you will be liable for additional amounts owed due to
price changes unless your deposit has already been paid in which case you will
be entitled to the price of the selected package at the time you have made your
deposit.
5.2.
We reserve the right to
take your photograph, or video footage of you, for use in our promotional
material. We do not make any payments to individuals in respect of such use. We
may reproduce the photographs in our promotional material including, without
limitation, posters, advertisements, printed publications, on our website and
social media website pages. Copyright in the photographs will belong to AIP.
Photographic data is personal data for the purposes of the Personal Data
Protection Act 2012 and therefore we will not use the images taken without your
consent and we will not use your image, or any other information you provide
for any other purpose. By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you consent
for your photographic data to be used for our promotional purposes.
6.1.
We reserve the right to
change our suppliers and the format of our Program as and when necessary,
however we will endeavor to provide as similar a Program as possible at all
times.
7.1.
We cannot accept any
responsibility or liability for loss of or damage to your passport, any other
personal identification, or any property in any part of the immigration visa
process, during transit, or during registration.
7.2.
We cannot accept any
responsibility or liability for Program changes or Program cancellations under
any of the following circumstances: war or threat of war; terrorism; fire;
sickness; or, any other event or circumstance which amounts to a “force
majeure”. In such cases, no refund or compensation for any loss will be given
to you.
8.1.
It is your responsibility
to be aware of any national holidays or other events that may change the nature
of the Program. While most companies operate a 08:00 – 18:00 working policy,
some may have different requirements and we cannot be held responsible for
this. This includes the working days and operation hours of the concerned
embassy that you will be applying your visa. AIP is not liable for any
additional costs that may arise from the changes and delays of your travel arrangements
due to this matter.
8.2.
International flights are
not included in the cost of any of our Programs. It is your sole responsibility
to arrange flights and to select providers based on your own decisions and
experiences. We cannot be held responsible for any action, negligence, or event
relating to the purchase or operation of flight tickets or flights. We will
also not be responsible for any costs, refunds, or any program features missing
due to changes or delays of your arrival and departure.
8.3.
It is your responsibility
to arrange your own immigration visa where we will provide visa assistance in
the form of advice as best to our current research and knowledge. We cannot be
held liable for any changes in the visa regulations, costs, or delays relating
to your immigration visa acquisition. These costs include and not limited to
the visa application, travel, and accommodation.
8.4.
It is your responsibility
to verify the required documents in order to obtain your immigration visa by
liaising with the consulate/embassy of your chosen destination. Please note
that immigration visa policies are subject to change and differs according to
your country of origin / residence. We cannot be held liable for the change in
visa immigration policies and will advise, and provide documents according to
our most recent information to our knowledge.
8.5.
It is your responsibility
to arrange your immigration visa according to your Commencement Date. We cannot
be held liable for any costs or delays relating to postponements of your Commencement
Date relating to your visa acquisition.
8.6.
It is your responsibility
to provide updates about the visa application process or related documents, if
requested.
8.7.
It is your responsibility
to register for all AIP related events by the deadline set. Failure to comply
will result in you forfeiting your attendance.
8.8.
It is your responsibility
to inform us if your internship is academic credit bearing and to submit all
related documentation and information to AIP during the initial interview prior
to receiving our acceptance letter and paying your Deposit. These documents and
information including but not limited to your university internship guidelines,
university internship agreement, and university's criteria for accepting
internship position and/or host company. Failure to do so, AIP will not be
responsible and will be entitled to your Initial Deposit and Program Fee
regardless of whether your university approves or rejects an internship
position that we have secured for you.
8.9.
AIP’s standard internships
are full time positions with approximately 40 hours per week (generally Monday
- Friday 9:00 - 17:00). It is your responsibility to inform AIP prior to paying
your deposit if you are seeking part-time internship with your exact
availability for the internship per week. Failure to do so, AIP will not be
responsible and will be entitled to your Initial Deposit and Program Fee
regardless of whether you can fulfill the internship hours requested by the
Internship Provider.
8.10.
It is your responsibility
to ensure that you are able to financially sustain your living at your
internship destination for the duration of your internship. We are not responsible
to secure internships that provide any form of compensation nor are we liable
for any changes to the compensation package provided by the Internship Provider
at any stage of the process.
8.11.
It is your responsibility
to maintain the cleanliness and state of the accommodation provided in the same
condition as presented to you on the move in date. This includes all furniture,
appliances, and other items in the room. You agree to immediately inform AIP of
any damages to the accommodation including any items in it. You agree that you
are responsible to cover any costs arising from the damages occurred during
your stay. If the accommodation provider (“Host”) claims and provides evidence
that you as a Guest have damaged the accommodation or any personal or other property
at the accommodation ("Damage Claim"), the Host can seek payment
directly from you. If the Host escalates a Damage Claim to AIP, you will be
given an opportunity to respond. If you agree to pay the Host, or AIP
determines in its sole discretion that you are responsible for the Damage
Claim, AIP will, after the end of your stay, collect any such sums from you
and/or against the Security Deposit (if applicable) required to cover the
Damage Claim. AIP also reserves the right to otherwise collect payment from you
and pursue any remedies available to AIP in this regard in situations in which
you are responsible for a Damage Claim, including, but not limited to, in
relation to any payment requests made by the Host for any additional costs
arise from the use of utilities over the limit stated in section 1.3.
8.12.
You are responsible for
monitoring the validity of your own immigration visa and inform AIP of its
expiry date. If you require to extend or obtain a new visa, you will inform AIP
a minimum of 30 days prior to the expiry date. AIP will suggest options in
which you can extend or obtain a new visa. AIP is only responsible for ensuring
that you can stay in the country during your internship duration and is not
responsible for ensuring that you can stay in the country before and after your
internship.
9.1.
If you should experience
any problems whilst partaking in our Program, you must immediately inform us in
writing by email with a clear explanation of the problem. In such an event, we
will discuss the problem with you and will discuss ways in which the problem
can be solved. You will allow AIP a minimum of 7 days and no more than 30 days
to investigate and attempt to mitigate the issue. We are not responsible for
any conversations or anything that is said unless it is recorded in the written
form either by email or letter.
9.2.
You agree to discuss any
problems in your placement with your AIP Internship Coordinator prior to
discussion with your Internship Provider. If the assigned Internship Provider
wishes to terminate your placement prior to the end of the stated time as a
result of your inadequate, unhelpful participation, or prolonged or repeated
absence from work, you understand that no refund of fees will be given in this
situation and we are under no obligation to provide another placement. In such
a case, you will be required to leave the provided accommodation within 7 days
after your internship is terminated.
9.3.
If you wish to terminate
your placement prior to the end of the time stated in the internship agreement
for any reason you must provide us with written notice, clearly stating the
reasons for such a decision. You agree that no refund of the Program Fee or any
other fees will be made in this situation, that no other placement will be offered,
and that you will be required to leave the provided accommodation 7 days of
being informed by us.
9.4.
If you should deem the
accommodation that has been provided to you to be unsuitable, AIP must be
notified within 3 days of the start of your first day in that accommodation in
order for remedies to be made.
9.5.
AIP cannot be held
responsible for any complaints arising from issues outside of the
specifications made in Section 1.3, this includes, without limitation,
relations with other inhabitants of the apartment/home-stay, and relations with
your neighbors.
9.6.
If you should deem your
internship to be unsuitable you agree to immediately inform AIP and allow AIP
to attempt to resolve the issue. AIP may suggest actions you can take where you
agree to fully cooperate. If AIP has exhausted all avenues to improve the
situation and the issue in your internship is for reasons not attributable to
you, you may request for AIP to secure you a new internship. You understand
that the new placement process may take up to 30 days and the tasks in your new
placement may be less dynamic due to the shorten internship duration. AIP
reserves the right to refuse the request if you have less than 60 days left in
the program.
10.1.
We, our partner companies,
suppliers and members of staff cannot be held responsible for any case of
injury, accident, death, claim, theft, damage, sickness, cancellation or loss,
in relation to our/their services.
10.2.
You are responsible for
your own safety during the trip and neither we, nor the assigned Internship Provider,
take responsibility nor can be held liable for any accident, sickness, death,
loss, damage, expense or hazard encountered throughout the Program.
10.3.
You will be held
responsible and liable for any damages to the assigned Internship Provider during
your placement. It is your sole responsibility to ensure you purchase personal
liability insurance prior to the Commencement Date.
11.1.
In situations where you do
not comply with the rules of the assigned Internship Provider, rules of our
Program, or the law of the country to which you are interning in, we may
terminate your participation from the Program and no refund will be granted to
you and you will be required to leave the provided accommodation within 48
hours of being informed by us.
11.2.
You will be held legally
responsible for your conduct at all times during the Program. You will not act
irresponsibly nor will you break the law of the country to which you go. You
will not put yourself or others in dangerous situations. If you do any of the
above, you will be responsible for the consequences.
11.3.
We reserve the right to
expel, at our sole discretion, any Participant from the Program for reasons
including but not limited to: breaking the law; bullying or harassment of other
Participants; anti-social or unreasonable behavior or unfit conduct towards
other group members, our representatives, our suppliers, or the assigned
Internship Provider; or excessive absence from your internship. We will
determine whether a Participant has acted in any of the ways set out above at
our sole discretion. In such instances, we retain the right to immediately
eject the Participant from his or her accommodation and cancel their
participation in the Program.
12.1.
We take no responsibility
and are not liable for any third party behavior or actions including but not
limited to that of the Internship Provider and accommodation provider. We do
not take responsibility and are not liable for any accidents that take place at
any third party locations including but not limited to the premises of the
Internship Provider and the designated accommodation. It is your responsibility
to ensure you purchase personal liability insurance prior to the Commencement
Date.
12.2.
In some instances, you may
be required to move rooms subject to availability of the rooms of the
accommodation provider in regards to your arrival and departure dates. You
agree that you may be put in a temporary accommodation before moving into your
assigned accommodation. AIP will provide a minimum notice of 7 days and will
make transportation arrangements or reimburse transportation costs if
transportation is required. Your mode of transportation must be approved by AIP
and proof of the costs spent on the transportation must be provided to receive
any reimbursement.
13.1.
You are allowed to have
guests to stay in your assigned accommodation only after receiving a written
approval from us.
14.1.
You are responsible for ensuring
that you have purchased full comprehensive insurance prior to departure, which
will cover you for the duration of your participation in the Program and which
include but is not limited to travel, health, medical and accident insurance.
You must bring all relevant insurance documents with you to the country in
which you are placed.
15.1.
In instances where it is
demanded by the Internship Provider, you agree to sign a Non-Disclosure
Agreement with the assigned Internship Provider. Regardless of whether or not the
assigned Internship Provider requires a written Non-Disclosure Agreement, you
agree to respect and keep confidential the intellectual property of the
assigned Internship Provider. Any work produced during your internship remains
the property of your assigned Internship Provider unless specified otherwise in
writing by your Internship Provider. AIP is not responsible for any of your
actions arising from this matter.
15.2.
You hereby agree not to
disclose specifics of any disputes you may have regarding your internship or
other aspects of the program to other program participants, third parties
outside of AIP, or your assigned Internship Provider. AIP reserves the right to
claim for any damages arising from the information you disclose regarding the
disputes.
16.1.
We are not responsible for
the workload provided by the Internship Provider whether it is of high or low
volume. In such situations, you should discuss the problem with us and we will
endeavor to resolve the issue accordingly.
17.1.
To comply with immigration
visa regulations of the country to which you are going to, and to ensure the
safety of yourself, other program participants, Internship Provider, and AIP
staff, you must notify us prior to paying your Deposit if you have any medical
conditions (mental or psychological) that require prescribed medication,
special medical attention, or any conditions that may hinder you from
completing the Program and/or may cause danger to you or others around you. It
is AIP’s responsibility to inform you whether you can continue with the Program
prior to making the Deposit payment. Failure to do so, AIP will be unable to
make the necessary arrangements to ensure that you can participate in the
program and/or ensure the safety of all parties. If we find that your condition
may cause or have caused harm to any of the parties mentioned above, we in our
sole discretion may immediately terminate you from the Program with no refund
or any form of compensation. In such a case, you will be required to leave the
provided accommodation within two days of being informed by us.
17.2.
You must inform us of any
travel abroad or any other unavailability of passport for visa processing
during the 6 weeks prior to the Commencement Date. You must inform us of any
unavailability of passport in this period at least 2 months before the
Commencement Date. We cannot be held responsible for additional costs for
express processing, postage, submission in person by our staff, or delay or
cancellation of program due to failure to inform us of such details.
18.1.
Our maximum liability is
limited to the Program Fee.
19.1.
Requests for any additions
to the Program by you when you are already in the country in which you are
placed will incur the full fee difference between the original Program and the
desired Program, plus an administration fee of up to $500 USD. Any such Program
changes or extensions are made at the sole discretion of AIP and cannot be
guaranteed.
19.2.
Any requested removals,
reductions or amendment to the Program will not entitle you to a full or
partial refund from your Deposit, Program Fee, AIPx fee or any other payment
already paid.
19.3.
In instances that your
decision to shorten your internship duration causes the Internship Provider to
cancel or terminate your internship, AIP is not responsible for securing a new
internship placement for you. You may request for AIP to secure you a new
placement. However, we reserve the right to refuse the request or apply an
additional charge, which shall be determined at our sole discretion.
20.1.
Placement Package
20.1.1.
Customized internship placement: Guaranteed internship placement according to your first or
second industry choice or any other additional industry choice communicated
with your AIP representative in writing.
20.1.2.
24/7 emergency assistance: An
AIP representative that you are able to contact at any time while you are on
the ground at your internship destination. The service is reserved for
emergencies only. Emergencies are events such as being ill that you require
medical attention, injuries, political unrests, and natural disasters. AIP is
not responsible for additional costs that may arise from assisting you in making
additional arrangements. These arrangements may include but not limited to medical
procedure, transportation, and accommodation. AIP is also not responsible in
assisting in any matters outside the borders of the country of your internship
destination.
20.1.3.
Visa assistance: Advice
and suggestions regarding visa related matters that will allow you to intern at
your internship destination. AIP is not responsible for submitting visa applications
for you. You are still responsible to submit visa applications yourself and
obtain any documents that you need where AIP will assist in obtaining any
necessary documents from your Internship Provider. AIP and Internship Provider
is not liable for any costs arising from visa application fee and travel costs
to embassies/consulates. In certain destinations such as South Korea and Japan,
visa exemption is considered a visa that is acceptable to legally partake in an
unpaid internship.
20.1.4.
CV/Resume enhancement: Advice on
how to improve your CV/resume. This is provided before and during the placement
process for the purpose of increasing the chances of successfully securing you
an internship. If we find that your CV/resume is adequate as it is, AIP reserve
the right to proceed with the placement process without any adjustment to the documents.
20.1.5.
Certification from host company: A document that confirms your participation in an internship
program at your host company. This document can be but not limited to a certificate
or reference letter. You are responsible for requesting the document from your
host company before completing your internship. AIP is not responsible if the
Internship Provider refuses to issue such document due to your unsatisfactory
performance or behavior in the internship.
20.2.
Standard Package
20.2.1.
Placement package features: All
the features mentioned in Section 20.1.
20.2.2.
Furnished accommodation: Accommodation
with minimum standards stated in Section 1.3 and 1.4.
20.2.3.
Airport pick-up at arrival: Airport
transfer to your arranged accommodation when you arrive at your internship
destination.
20.2.4.
Preloaded transportation card: Transportation card(s) that will allow you to travel to and from
your internship. The card(s) will be credited with the amount enough for you to
travel between your accommodation and Internship Provider for 20 round trips
only. You are responsible for any additional costs in addition to what was mentioned.
The feature is sometimes unavailable in certain destinations (i.e. Vietnam)
according to the availability of the service in the respective city or country.
20.2.5.
Domestic SIM card: Local SIM
card of your internship destination that will be valid for a minimum of 90days.
You are responsible for choosing the service plan that is suitable for you and
all the costs associated with it.
20.2.6.
Pickup and dropoff from your apartment to your workplace on your
first day: An AIP representative will
show you the best route to travel to your Internship Provider using public
transportation. This can be on your internship commencement date or prior to
that.
20.3.
Signature Package
20.3.1.
Standard package features: All
the features mentioned in Section 20.2.
20.3.2.
Deluxe accommodation: A more deluxe
accommodation relative to furnished accommodation mentioned in section 20(b)ii.
Depending on the destination, this may mean being assigned to private room
instead of shared room, to accommodation with more facilities, to a more
centrally located accommodation or having regular cleaning service.
20.3.3.
Gym pass: Access to fitness
center in the city of your internship whether it is in your accommodation or
other fitness center providers.
20.3.4.
Monthly trip to explore the country: Monthly excursions that is organized within the country of your
internship destination. This can be a day activity or overnight trip subject to
AIP’s offer on that month.
20.3.5.
Language classes: A course
of the local language of your internship destination. We only provide foundation/beginner
course. The schedule and location of the course varies depending on each
destination.
20.3.6.
Exclusive networking events: Access
to exclusive networking event once per month (Thailand Only).
20.4.
Additional Services
20.4.1.
AIPx: A supplementary service
that accelerates the internship admission process whereby we agree to schedule
an interview with an Internship Provider within 11 working days after receiving
your Deposit and AIPx fee. However, we cannot and do not guarantee all your
internship expectations will be met.
21.1.
We do not guarantee paid
internships and any form of compensation from the Internship Provider. All
applicants must be willing to accept such position before submitting their
application. You agree that you will not and cannot refuse a position due to
inadequate compensation.
21.2.
We do not guarantee if the
Internship Provider’s office will be located within a specific area of your
choice. We can only guarantee that the internship will be in your chosen
destination and not in a certain district or sub district of your choice unless
agreed upon otherwise in writing before commencing the placement process. You
agree that you will not and cannot refuse a position due to the location of
your internship placement.
21.3.
We do not guarantee that
the visa you obtain to intern in your internship destination will allow you to
stay for the entire period of your internship. In such case, you will need to
either make an extension at the local immigration office or leave the country
to obtain a new visa, whether it is in a neighboring country, your home
country, or your country of residence, whichever we suggest is an option for
you. You acknowledge that the Program Fee does not cover any additional costs
that may arise from this and that you are responsible for making your own
arrangements according to our suggestion. You also agree that you are
responsible for any consequences if you do not follow our suggestions.
21.4.
We do not guarantee that
the visa you obtain will allow you to legally earn income outside of the
internship that we’ve secured. You acknowledge that we do not approve of you
earning income illegally and are not responsible for any consequences that may
arise from such an event.
21.5.
We do not guarantee that
the accommodation provided will be the same amongst all applicants.
Accommodation may differ for each program participant depending on internship
location, availability, and packages.
21.6.
We do not guarantee that
the accommodation will include kitchen, cooking appliances, kitchen utensils,
swimming pool, gyms, and features that is not mentioned in Section 1.3.
21.7.
We do not guarantee private
bedroom or private bathroom. You may require to share a room with other program
participants or others that are assigned by the accommodation provider. The
room arrangements differ according to internship destination and packages.
21.8.
We do not provide more than
one internship suggestion at a time. We reserve the right to conclude the
placement process once an internship of your chosen industry has been offered
to you. In some cases, you may have multiple choices regarding your internship
options where you may only select one. All remaining opportunities will automatically
be declined after you have selected a position. Once a position has been
declined, you cannot later decide to pursue it.
22.1.
A person who is not a party
to this Agreement shall not have any rights under or in connection with the
Agreement.
22.2.
The rights of the parties
to terminate, rescind, or agree any variation, waiver or settlement under the
Agreement is not subject to the consent of any person that is not a party to
this agreement.
22.3.
If a provision of the
Agreement (or part of any provision) is found by any court or other authority
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that
provision or part-provision shall, to the extent required, be deemed not to
form part of the Agreement, and the validity and enforceability of the other
provisions of the Agreement shall not be affected.
22.4.
By submitting your
application or making any payment to AIP including but not limited to the
Deposit, Program Fee, AIPx fee, or any additional payment, you hereby fully
acknowledge and agree to the latest edition of our Terms & Conditions. If you
disagree to any of the additional or missing clauses from the initial edition
that you have agreed to, you must notify us in writing and seek an agreement
with us prior to make the payment.
22.5.
If a provision of the
Agreement (or any part of any provision) is found illegal, invalid or
unenforceable, the provision shall apply with the minimum modification
necessary to make it legal, valid and enforceable or the parties shall
negotiate in good faith to amend such provisions such that, as amended, it is
legal, valid and enforceable, and, to the greatest extent possible, achieves
the parties’ original commercial intention.
22.6.
The Agreement and any
dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter
or formation (including no contractual disputes or claims) shall be governed by
and construed in accordance with the laws of Singapore.
22.7.
Each party irrevocably
agrees that the courts of Singapore shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle
any dispute or claim arising out of or in connection with the Agreement or its
subject matter or formation (including non-contractual disputes or claims).
You hereby
agree to the terms and conditions as set above. If you are found to be in
violation of any of the clauses listed above, Asia Internship Program reserves
the right to pursue legal proceedings against you.
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