## XVII.  CODE OF CONDUCT 

## FOR WOMEN PROFESSIONAL TENNIS PLAYERS ADMINISTERED BY THE WTA 

It is the purpose of this Code of Conduct, as it may be amended from time to time (the “Code”), to serve as a guide for the acceptable professional behavior of players, Tournament Support Personnel, Player Support Team Members, and other Credentialed Persons as it relates to the promotion of the positive image of women’s Professional Tennis. 

## A. GENERAL PRINCIPLES 

## 1. Tournament Acceptance 

A player shall be accepted into a Tournament if she has applied in writing to play in that Tournament and the WTA has accepted her application in writing, whether or not the player has received written notice of that acceptance. 

## 2. Deadlines 

Unless otherwise noted, all times refer to local time at the Tournament site, and the official WTA Clock located in the on-site WTA office shall determine the time. 

## 3. Fines 

a. Payment Currency 

All fines are established and payable in United States dollars. 

b. Collection Method 

The WTA may deduct player fines from player prize money at Tournaments to be determined by the WTA, in its sole discretion. 

c. Process for Appeals 

All permitted fine appeals must be filed within twenty-one (21) days from the date of notice. 

## B. DEFINITIONS 

## 1. Key Terms 

a. “Anti-Corruption Program” refers to the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, the full text of which can be found at itia.tennis/rules/tacp/. 

