another person (a) of diminished mental capacity or (b) by the use of physical force, threats, coercion, intimidation or undue influence. 

ii. A violation of this Section shall constitute the major player offense of Aggravated Behavior and may result in the termination of membership. 

d. Sexual Harassment 

i. Players shall not engage in sexual harassment (for example, by making unwelcome advances, requests for sexual favors, or other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature where such conduct may create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive environment). 

ii. A violation of this Section shall constitute the major player offense of Aggravated Behavior. 

e. Additional Fine and Appeal Procedures 

i. Monetary fines do not apply for Code violations received due to loss of physical conditioning or as a result of medical treatment not being complete within the allocated time, unless it is interpreted by the Referee/Supervisor as gamesmanship. 

ii. If a Player’s on-court behavior is reported to the WTA by another Player, an umpire, or a Tournament official, such Player will be subject to the applicable fine, even if a warning was not issued during play. 

iii. The WTA shall determine the fine, which may be appealed to the Committee, provided an appeal is filed within twenty-one (21) days from the date of notice. 

iv. Player fines may be deducted from player prize money at the Tournament at which the fine is levied or any subsequent tournament. 

## 5. Media Obligations 

See Section VII - Player Responsibilities for details on media/promotional/ sponsor responsibilities with which each Player must comply. 

## 6. Hindrance Rule 

See Section VII.H for the Hindrance Rule. 

