Guidance for using the Promise

1.4.1.1 The origins of The Promise
The Promise is rooted in the work of our Founder and represents a number of theist faith traditions. (Theist: someone who believes in the existence of a god or gods [Collins Dictionary])

1.4.1.2 For countries outside the United Kingdom and the Crown Dependencies
It is acknowledged that a person resident in a country outside the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man who seeks to become a member of Scouts may also owe allegiance to their own country.  

This particularly applies in countries in British Scouting Overseas and each of the Overseas Territories. In such cases, the phrase ‘duty to The King’ may be replaced by the phrase ‘duty to the country in which I am now living’. 

1.4.1.3 Other forms of wording
Where a form of wording of the Promise is required for a member of a particular faith or religion not included in this current edition of Chapter 1, advice must be sought from UK Headquarters.