## CODE OF CONDUCT SECTION XVII - CODE OF CONDUCT 

to confusion among tennis fans, media, and others about the logic, flow, and progression of the WTA circuit and the importance of participation in WTA Tour events, and (iii) impact on the Tournament(s) within the radius and temporal restrictions set forth herein. As a general rule, in addition to taking into consideration the number of days over which the Exhibition/Non-WTA Event will be scheduled, the television coverage, any marketplace conflicts (considering the size and separation of the marketplace, area population, and location on calendar), waivers may be granted more freely in cases of bona fide charity events, bona fide team competitions, events with Pro-Am formats, events with non-traditional tennis scoring, events not scheduled against WTA 1000 and WTA 500 Tournaments, and where the event could be reasonably expected to promote fan and media interest, excitement, and attendance at those WTA Tournaments nearest to where the event is to take place. 

## F. DISHONORABLE OR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENT SUPPORT PERSONNEL 

The favorable public reputation of the WTA, the Tournaments, and the Players is a valuable asset and creates tangible benefits for all WTA members. 

## 1. Tournament Obligation 

Accordingly, it is an obligation for Tournament Support Personnel to refrain from engaging in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis and to ensure that Tournament partners adhere to the same standard in the activation of their partnership with the Tournament. 

a. Definition 

Conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis shall include, but not be limited to, public comments, whether or not to the media, and marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging, which unreasonably attack or disparage a Tournament, sponsor, player, official, or the WTA. 

Responsible expressions of legitimate disagreement with WTA policies are not prohibited. However, public comments that one (1) of the stated persons above knows, or should reasonably know, will harm the reputation or financial best interests of a Tournament, Player, sponsor, official, or the WTA are expressly prohibited by this Section. 

b. Penalties 

Violation of this Section shall subject a Tournament and/or Tournament Support Personnel to a fine of up to $25,000, and/or loss or change in 

