1. Interns who have special medical conditions (including heart problems, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy, pregnancy, psychological conditions, infectious diseases, etc.) that may affect their ability to participate are not encouraged to join this internship program. If they choose to do so, interns will be personally responsible for managing their own medical conditions during the internship. The sponsors will not be held liable for any damages or accidents arising from interns’ preexisting health conditions.

2. Interns will be subject to all laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

3. Interns are personally responsible for any accidents that occur as a result of not following the advice, rules, or regulations stipulated by the internship program. The sponsors will not be held liable in any way for any negligence on the part of the interns. In the event of any disputes that may arise, the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will prevail.

4. Any infractions of the laws of the Republic of China (Taiwan), or any evidence of contribution to such infractions that result in punitive actions by the Republic of China (Taiwan) government and/or law enforcement authorities toward interns, will be the sole responsibility of the intern. The organizers will not be held responsible or liable for any such actions. In addition, the sponsors reserve the right to seek compensations from the participant, the participant’s family, and/or relatives for any inconveniences or damages caused by the individual.

5. Written notice warnings: Any intern who engages in inappropriate or irresponsible behavior will receive a written notice warning. Examples include disruptive behavior, excessive tardiness, unethical conduct, etc. Three written warnings will result in dismissal and disqualification from future programs under the National Science and Technology Council (“the NSTC”). Please note that host institutes also have the authority to issue written notice warnings.

6. Dismissal from program: In severe cases, interns may be dismissed immediately for unapproved absences from orientation activities or work, endangering the safety of others, illegal drug use, or other inappropriate acts as determined by the Program Office. The NSTC and the Program Office reserve the right to inform the intern’s parents, guardians, or relatives if such circumstances occur. Interns dismissed from the program will also be disqualified from future NSTC programs. Once =dismissed, interns will no longer receive any remaining subsidies.

7. The Program Office will provide limited travel insurance for the duration of the internship, but we strongly suggest that all interns purchase accident and medical insurance in their respective places of residence prior to attending the program.

8. The sponsors will not be held liable for, nor be responsible for, any medical expenses incurred by interns. In addition, any requests for financial compensation for medical costs from participants or their parents will be denied.

9. Interns must take full responsibility for their own accommodation and ground transportation expenses if they arrive earlier or leave later.

10. Interns are expected to attend all scheduled program activity and comply with the regulations of the sponsors, the organizers and the assigned institutions. Only sickness and approved personal leaves will be accepted as valid reasons for an intern’s absence from institutions, lectures, or any other mandatory activities. Otherwise, the intern will be denied continued participation in the program and will not receive the Certificate of Achievement.