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In addition to the commercial identification of a National Association Team Sponsor allowed on one sleeve of sweaters or jackets, one (1) commercial identification of a National Association Team Sponsor not to exceed three (3) square inches (19.5 sq.cm) is permitted on the front, back or collar of the warm-up clothing. This warm-up clothing can only be used during the warm-up, official ceremonies and pre-draw press conferences. (f) CHANGE/TAPING Any player who violates this Section may be ordered by the Chair Umpire or Referee to change her attire or equipment immediately. No taping over of such attire shall be allowed. Failure of a player to comply with such an order may result in immediate default. (g) FINES Any player or Captain who violates this Section and is not defaulted shall be subject to the following fines: i) Unacceptable Attire and Team Identification Violation of the provisions with respect to Unacceptable Attire or Team Identification shall result in a fine of up to $10,000. ii) Manufacturer's Identification Violation of the provisions with respect to manufacturer's identifications shall result in a fine of up to $1,000. iii) Commercial Identification Violation of the provisions with respect to commercial identifications shall result in a fine of up to $4,000. iv) Other Tennis Events Violation of the provisions with respect to the name of an event shall result in a fine of up to $10,000. 4. LEAVING THE COURT A player shall not leave the court area during a match (including the warmup) without the permission of the Umpire or Referee. Violation of this Section shall subject a player to a fine up to $6,000 for each violation. In addition, the player may be defaulted and subjected to the additional penalties for Failure to Complete Match as hereinafter set forth. 5. BEST EFFORTS A player shall use her best efforts to win a match when competing in a Fed Cup Tie.Violation of this section shall subject a player to a fine up to $10,000 for each violation. For purposes of this Rule, the Referee and/or the Chair Umpire shall have the authority to penalise a player in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this section may subject her to the additional penalties set forth in these Regulations. 39

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