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d. Excused Withdrawals 

See Section IV.A.5 - Excused Withdrawals. 

e. Prize Money Withdrawals 

See Section IV.A.6 - Singles Prize Money Withdrawals. 

f. WTA Finals and WTA Elite Trophy Fines 

See Section VI.A.2.d - WTA Finals Mandatory Participation; Penalties and Section VI.B.2.d - WTA Elite Trophy Mandatory Participation; Penalties. 

## 3. Point Penalty Schedule 

The Point Penalty Schedule to be used for violations of the Code is as follows: 

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However, after the third Code violation, the Supervisor/Referee shall determine whether each subsequent offense shall constitute a default. 

Point penalties must be appealed on site to the Supervisor/Referee, whose decision shall be final. Any monetary penalties imposed in conjunction with a point penalty may be appealed in accordance with Section XVII.G - Procedures for Player and Tournament Support Personnel Violations. 

## 4. Player On-Court and Off-Court Behavior 

(Except at Grand Slam events which apply Grand Slam rules and procedures.) 

a. Player On-Court Offenses 

i. Visible Obscenity 

(a) Players shall not make obscene gestures of any kind within the precincts of the Tournament site. Visible obscenity is defined as the making of signs by a Player with hands and/or racquet or balls that commonly have an obscene meaning. 

(b) Violations of this Section shall subject a Player to a fine up to $5,000 for each violation. In addition, if such violation occurs 

