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41 APPENDIX B DAVIS CUP CODE OF CONDUCT ARTICLE I: GENERAL A. PURPOSE The ITF promulgates this Davis Cup Code of Conduct (Code) in order to maintain fair and reasonable standards of conduct by players and Captains in Davis Cup Ties and to protect their rights, the rights of the public and the integrity of the Sport of Tennis. B. APPLICABILITY This Code is applicable as stated herein to the Davis Cup Competition. Any reference to players in this Code shall apply to all team members including the Captains where appropriate. C. UNITED STATES DOLLARS All monetary fines set forth in the Code are in US Dollars. ARTICLE II: PLAYER ON-SITE OFFENCES A. GENERAL Each player, Captain, team members/extra players, coach, trainer or officials attached to either the Home Nation or the Visiting Nation shall, during all matches and at all times while within the precincts of the site of a Davis Cup Tie, conduct himself in a professional manner. The provisions hereinafter set forth shall apply to each player's conduct while within the precincts of each such site. B. PUNCTUALITY Matches shall be called in accordance with the order of play. Players shall be ready to play when their matches are called. For the purposes of this punctuality rule, the official clock in Davis Cup Ties shall be the Referee's timepiece. 1. Any player not ready to play within ten (10) minutes after his match is called may be fined up to $500. 2. Any player not ready to play within fifteen (15) minutes after his match is called may be fined up to an additional $1,500 and shall be defaulted unless the Referee in his sole discretion, after consideration of all relevant circumstances, elects not to declare a default. C. DRESS AND EQUIPMENT Every player and Captain shall dress and present himself for play in a professional manner. Clean and customarily acceptable tennis attire shall be worn.

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