ITF BILLIE JEAN KING CUP REGULATIONS

CONTENTS

A. THE COMPETITION.......................................................................................................... 1
1. Title and format ...................................................................................................................... 1
2. Rules and Regulations ......................................................................................................... 1
3. Personal data ........................................................................................................................ 2
B. MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION ...................................................................... 2
4. The Board ............................................................................................................................... 2
5. The Billie Jean King Cup Committee ...............................................................................3
6. Executive Director ................................................................................................................ 4
7. Finals Week Organiser ....................................................................................................... 4
8. Tournament Director ........................................................................................................... 4
C. PERSONNEL ..................................................................................................................... 5
9. Appointment of Officials ..................................................................................................... 5
10. Appointment of Tie/Event personnel ............................................................................... 7
11. Powers and duties of different Officials/personnel ..................................................... 9
11.1 Referee ......................................................................................................................... 9
11.2 ITF Event Manager.................................................................................................... 12
11.3 Official Organiser ...................................................................................................... 12
11.4 Security Officer .......................................................................................................... 12
11.5 Media Manager (if appointed)................................................................................ 13
11.6 Visiting Nation Team Host ...................................................................................... 13
D. ENTERING THE COMPETITION................................................................................... 13
12. Eligibility of Nations ............................................................................................................ 13
12.1 General requirements .............................................................................................. 13
12.2 Eligible Nations that cease to exist ...................................................................... 14
13. Eligibility of Players and Captains ................................................................................... 14
13.1 General requirements .............................................................................................. 14
13.2 Application for special exemption if Player/Captain not otherwise eligible
....................................................................................................................................... 16
13.3 Players/Captains eligible to represent more than one Nation...................... 16
13.4 Eligibility of Players/Captains where Nation is divided or absorbed .......... 17
13.5 Request for evidence of eligibility ........................................................................ 17
13.6 No right to participate .............................................................................................. 17
14. Entries..................................................................................................................................... 18
15. Insurance policies required of all Nations .................................................................... 18
E. WITHDRAWING FROM THE COMPETITION ............................................................. 18
16. Replacement of a withdrawing Nation .......................................................................... 18
17. Consequences to Nations that do not enter or withdraw from the Competition
.................................................................................................................................................. 21
F. COMPETITION DATES AND FORMAT ....................................................................... 22
18. Competition dates .............................................................................................................. 22
19. Qualifiers .............................................................................................................................. 22

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 19.1 Composition .............................................................................................................. 22
19.2 Format of play ........................................................................................................... 23
19.3 Qualifiers Draw ......................................................................................................... 23
19.5 Qualifier results......................................................................................................... 24
20. Play-offs ................................................................................................................................ 24
20.1 Composition .............................................................................................................. 24
20.2 Format of Play ........................................................................................................... 24
20.3 Play-off draw.............................................................................................................. 24
20.4 Seeding....................................................................................................................... 24
20.5 Play-off results .......................................................................................................... 25
21. Finals Week ......................................................................................................................... 25
21.1 Composition .............................................................................................................. 25
21.2 Format of play ........................................................................................................... 25
21.3 Wild Card .................................................................................................................... 26
21.4 Seeding....................................................................................................................... 26
21.5 Round Robin Draw ................................................................................................... 26
21.6 Semi-Finals Draw ..................................................................................................... 27
21.7 Promotion and relegation ...................................................................................... 27
22. 21.1Regional Groups – general ....................................................................................... 27
23. Groups I, II and III ................................................................................................................ 28
23.1 Composition .............................................................................................................. 28
23.2 Format of play ........................................................................................................... 28
23.3 Seeding....................................................................................................................... 29
23.4 Group Draws ............................................................................................................. 29
23.5 Promotion and relegation ...................................................................................... 30
24. Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking .......................................................................... 30
G. ORGANISATION OF TIES/EVENTS .............................................................................30
25. General hosting requirements ........................................................................................ 30
26. Organising body .................................................................................................................. 31
26.1 Finals Week ................................................................................................................ 31
26.2 Qualifiers and Play-offs............................................................................................ 31
26.3 Groups I, II and III ...................................................................................................... 31
27. Approval of arrangements ................................................................................................ 31
27.1 Home Nation Questionnaire (Qualifiers and Play-offs) ................................... 31
27.2 Application to Host Form (Regional Groups) .................................................... 32
27.3 Billie Jean King Cup Committee approval ......................................................... 32
27.4 Power to intervene in the organisation of a Tie/Event................................... 32
28. Venues .................................................................................................................................. 33
28.1 Finals Week ............................................................................................................... 33
28.2 Qualifiers and Play-offs (Choice of Ground)...................................................... 33
28.3 Regional Groups....................................................................................................... 35
28.4 Minimum requirements for venues ..................................................................... 36
29. Courts .................................................................................................................................... 36
29.1 Surface of courts ...................................................................................................... 36
29.2 Court Pace Rating .................................................................................................... 38
29.3 Court covers/water removal for outdoor courts .............................................. 38

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 29.4 Artificial Lighting ....................................................................................................... 39
29.5 Match court lines and markings ........................................................................... 39
29.6 Dimensions ................................................................................................................ 39
29.7 Minimum height to the ceiling .............................................................................. 40
29.8 Application to vary court requirements .............................................................. 40
29.9 No changes to courts during Tie/Event without Referee consent .............. 40
29.10Consequences if match court(s) not playable .................................................. 40
29.11 Availability of match and practice courts ............................................................ 41
30. Balls........................................................................................................................................ 43
30.1 Ball types .................................................................................................................... 43
30.2 Consequences for use of unauthorised balls................................................... 43
30.3 Change of Balls ........................................................................................................ 44
31. Language for calling score .............................................................................................. 44
32. Visas ...................................................................................................................................... 44
33. Media ..................................................................................................................................... 45
34. Security ................................................................................................................................. 45
35. Insurance .............................................................................................................................. 46
H. TEAM NOMINATIONS .................................................................................................. 47
36. Team nominations.............................................................................................................. 47
37. Changes to team nominations ........................................................................................ 48
38. Notice of changes to team nominations ...................................................................... 49
39. Replacement of nominated Captain ............................................................................. 49
I. PLAYER SELECTIONS...................................................................................................49
40. Notification of selection of singles and doubles Players ......................................... 49
41. Changes to Player selections ......................................................................................... 50
42. Referee power to vary Change of Selection Deadlines ........................................... 51
43. Notification of Player selections ...................................................................................... 51
J. PRE-TIE EVENTS............................................................................................................ 51
44. Captains' Meeting ............................................................................................................... 51
45. Pre-Draw Press Conference ............................................................................................ 52
46. Pre-Tie Function ................................................................................................................. 52
47. Tie/Event Draw.................................................................................................................... 52
48. Post-Draw Press Conference .......................................................................................... 52
49. Official Dinner...................................................................................................................... 52
K. PLAYING SCHEDULE.................................................................................................... 53
50. Start and end of play ......................................................................................................... 53
51. Interval between matches................................................................................................ 53
52. Persons permitted on court ............................................................................................. 54
53. Captain's role on court ...................................................................................................... 54
54. Medical and toilet breaks ................................................................................................. 54
L. HOW A TIE/EVENT IS DECIDED..................................................................................54
55. Qualifiers and Play-offs (Home & Away format) ......................................................... 54
55.1 Order of play ............................................................................................................. 54

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 55.2 Scoring ........................................................................................................................ 55
55.3 Dead match policy ................................................................................................... 55
56. Regional Groups ................................................................................................................. 55
56.1 Order of play ............................................................................................................. 55
56.2 Scoring ........................................................................................................................ 56
57. Finals Week ......................................................................................................................... 57
57.1 Schedule .................................................................................................................... 57
57.2 Order of play ............................................................................................................. 57
57.3 Scoring – Finals Week Round Robin .................................................................. 57
57.4 Dead match policy for Finals Week Round Robin ........................................... 58
57.5 Scoring – Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds ....................................................... 58
57.6 Dead match policy for Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds................................ 59
58. Consequences if play called off due to bad weather or other unavoidable
hindrance or circumstances ............................................................................................ 59
59. Scoring if match is a walk-over or started and not completed .............................. 60
60. Default in the event of a no-show .................................................................................. 60
M. CEREMONIES................................................................................................................. 61
61. ITF approval .......................................................................................................................... 61
62. Opening Ceremony ............................................................................................................ 61
63. Team Presentation Ceremony ......................................................................................... 61
64. Photo Shoot for winning Nation ...................................................................................... 61
65. Trophy and Closing Ceremony........................................................................................ 61
N. COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL RIGHTS/OBLIGATIONS .......................................62
66. Commercial and financial rules ...................................................................................... 62
O. INTEGRITY......................................................................................................................62
67. Anti-doping .......................................................................................................................... 62
68. Anti-corruption .................................................................................................................... 64
P. INVESTIGATIONS AND RECIPROCITY ......................................................................64
69. ITF power to investigate potential breaches .............................................................. 64
70. Reciprocity ........................................................................................................................... 65
Q. DISPUTES AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS ..............................................65
71. Onsite enforcement ........................................................................................................... 65
72. First instance proceedings .............................................................................................. 65
72.1 Referee ....................................................................................................................... 65
72.2 Billie Jean King Cup Committee .......................................................................... 65
72.3 Board, ITF Executive or other designated person/entity .............................. 66
72.4 ITF Internal Adjudication Panel ............................................................................ 66
72.5 Independent Tribunal ............................................................................................. 67
72.6 Anti-Corruption Officer ........................................................................................... 68
73. Provisional suspensions ................................................................................................... 68
74. Sanctions .............................................................................................................................. 68
75. Appeals ................................................................................................................................. 69
75.1 Standard appeal procedure .................................................................................. 69

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 75.2 Expedited appeal procedure available for Finals Week................................ 69
76. Failure to pay fines.............................................................................................................. 71
R. MISCELLANEOUS ..........................................................................................................71
77. Communications .................................................................................................................. 71
78. Governing law and jurisdiction ....................................................................................... 72
79. Waiver of claims and limitation of liability .................................................................... 72
80. Severability .......................................................................................................................... 73
81. Matters not provided for ................................................................................................... 73
SCHEDULE 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION ..................................................... 1
SCHEDULE 2: COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL RULES .................................................. 1
A. OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS ................................................................................................ 1
82. ITF rights .................................................................................................................................. 1
83. Nation rights ........................................................................................................................... 1
B. PROVISIONS COMMON TO ALL LEVELS OF THE COMPETITION ........................... 1
Part I: Commercial rights and obligations......................................................................... 1
84. Sponsorship rights ................................................................................................................ 1
85. Image Rights ...........................................................................................................................3
86. Media Rights ...........................................................................................................................3
87. Recordings ..............................................................................................................................3
88. Data .......................................................................................................................................... 4
88.1 Data Rights .................................................................................................................. 4
88.2 Data Rights protection .............................................................................................. 6
88.3 PAT Data exploitation ............................................................................................... 6
Part II: Finances ........................................................................................................................ 7
89. Currency .................................................................................................................................. 7
90. Participation Payment to Nations ...................................................................................... 7
91. Player-only Prize Money for Finals Week ...................................................................... 8
Part III: Specific sanctions .......................................................................................................... 8
92. Failure to comply .................................................................................................................. 8
C. FINALS WEEK .................................................................................................................. 8
Part I: Commercial rights and obligations........................................................................ 8
93. Media Rights .......................................................................................................................... 8
94. Image Rights for the Final .................................................................................................. 8
Part II: Ticketing and hospitality ............................................................................................... 9
95. Complimentary tickets/hospitality.................................................................................... 9
96. Right to purchase additional tickets/hospitality .......................................................... 10
97. The Final ................................................................................................................................ 10
Part III: Finances ........................................................................................................................... 11
98. Expenses ................................................................................................................................ 11
D. QUALIFIERS AND PLAY-OFFS ..................................................................................... 11
Part I: Commercial rights and obligations........................................................................ 11
99. Media Rights ......................................................................................................................... 13

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 Part II: Ticketing and hospitality .............................................................................................. 14
100. ...................................................................................... Complimentary tickets/hospitality
.................................................................................................................................................. 14
101. Right to purchase additional tickets/hospitality .......................................................... 15
Part III: Finances .......................................................................................................................... 16
102.Expenses ............................................................................................................................... 16
102.1 Officials ........................................................................................................................ 16
102.2Nominated teams – general travelling expenses ............................................ 16
102.3 Nominated teams – accommodation/meals ...................................................... 17
103. Nation defaulting on payments ....................................................................................... 17
E. REGIONAL GROUPS ......................................................................................................17
104.Commercial rights ............................................................................................................... 17
105......................................................................................................... Ticketing and hospitality
.................................................................................................................................................. 17
106...................................................................................................................................... Finances
.................................................................................................................................................. 17
SCHEDULE 3: BILLIE JEAN KING CUP CODE OF CONDUCT ........................................ 1
SCHEDULE 4: WELFARE POLICY ....................................................................................... 1
SCHEDULE 5: MEDICAL/TOILET AND CHANGE OF ATTIRE BREAKS AND
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS ................................................................................... 1
SCHEDULE 6: TRANSGENDER POLICY ............................................................................ 1
SCHEDULE 7: COMMITTEE ................................................................................................. 1

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 A. THE COMPETITION

1. Title and format

1.1 The Billie Jean King Cup, which is the ITF's Official Team Championship for
women, aka ‘Billie Jean King Cup by BNP Paribas, the World Cup of Tennis’ is
owned by the ITF and managed by the ITF and ITFL.

1.2 The Competition will be played in the following format:

1.2.1 The Qualifiers, consisting of one knock-out round of nine Home & Away
Ties to be played between 18 Nations (selected in accordance with
Regulation 19.1.1) to determine which nine Nations advance to the Finals
Week and which nine Nations participate in the Play-offs.

1.2.2 The Play-offs (Play-offs), consisting of one knock-out round of eight

Home & Away Ties is to be played between the nine losers of the
Qualifiers Round and the seven nations that qualify from the Group I
events to determine which eight Nations advance to the next edition of
the Qualifiers and which eight Nations participate in their respective
Group I in the next edition.

1.2.3 The Regional Groups (Regional Groups or Groups), consisting of three

or more Groups based on three different geographical zones,
(Europe/Africa, Americas, and Asia/Oceania), in which Nations play a
round robin event in each of the Groups.

1.2.4 The Finals Week, a week-long event to be played by 12 Nations (the two
finalists in the 2021 Billie Jean King Cup competition, the nine winners
of the Qualifiers and one Wild Card) over three rounds (a round robin
round, and two straight knock-out rounds: Semi-Finals and Final), to
determine the champion Nation.

2. Rules and Regulations

2.1 The Competition will take place in accordance with the following (collectively,
the Rules and Regulations): these Billie Jean King Cup Regulations, including
the attached schedules (together, the Regulations), the ITF Constitution, the
Rules of Tennis, the ITF Duties and Procedures for Officials, the Hosting Manual,
the Commercial Letter(s), the Financial Letter, the Tennis Anti-Doping
Programme, the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, and any other rules, policies
or documents issued by the ITF from time to time that apply according to their
terms to the Competition, each as amended from time to time. Unless specified
otherwise, the provisions in the Rules and Regulations apply to all levels of the
Competition.

2.2 By submitting an entry and/or by participating in the Competition, a Nation and

each of its Team Members is deemed to have agreed to be bound by and to

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 comply with the Rules and Regulations, and will be liable for the consequences
set out in the Rules and Regulations in case of any breach. The ITF may require
a Nation and/or its Team Members to sign and return a consent form specifically
confirming such agreement, but the agreement is legally binding whether they
do so or not.

2.3 Defined terms used in these Regulations (denoted by initial capital letters) have
the meaning given to them in Schedule 1. In addition, Schedule 1 includes certain
rules of interpretation to be used in interpreting and applying the Rules and
Regulations.

2.4 The Regulations may be altered as specified in the ITF Constitution. The
expectation is that they will be altered at least annually so that a new and
bespoke version applies for each new edition of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition. Consequently, no Nation or other person acquires any accrued or
vested rights under these Regulations, or any legitimate expectation, in relation
to future editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

3. Personal data

3.1 All personal data submitted by Nations and/or Team Members will be processed
in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Nations and Team Members
acknowledge and agree that personal data is processed by the ITF for the
purposes of administering the Billie Jean King Cup competition, enforcing the
Rules and Regulations, and maintaining the integrity of the sport.

B. MANAGEMENT OF THE COMPETITION

4. The Board

4.1 The Competition will be managed by the Board and/or its delegate(s).

4.2 The powers and duties of the Board in respect of the Competition include the
following:

4.2.1 to take such steps as are necessary (including intervening in the

organisation of any Tie or Event) to protect the best interests of the
Competition;

4.2.2 to refuse or revoke the entry of any Nation in the Competition in

accordance with Regulation 14.2;

4.2.3 to determine that Ties may not be hosted by a Nation for a specified
period where in the Board’s opinion that Nation is unable to conduct a
Tie in the manner required to maintain the integrity of the Competition
and/or the safety of the participants, spectators, and/or personnel, or
otherwise in accordance with its obligations under the Rules and
Regulations;

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 4.2.4 to decide disputes arising in connection with all financial matters;

4.2.5 to decide the scale of Player-only Prize Money and Participation

Payments to Nations, based on decisions taken at an Annual General
Meeting;

4.2.6 to appoint:

4.2.6.1 a Tournament Director for the Finals Week; or

4.2.6.2 a Finals Week Organiser, and Local Organising Committee

(LOC). Where an LOC is appointed, that LOC will appoint the
Tournament Director for the Finals Week);

4.2.7 to license or assign Commercial Rights to third parties;

4.2.8 to register in the name of the ITF any trade marks in connection with
the Billie Jean King Cup competition and to protect such trademarks;
and

4.2.9 to exercise any other powers and fulfil any other duties assigned to the
Board in the Rules and Regulations.

4.3 Subject to Regulation 14.2, all decisions of the Board in respect of the
Competition will be made in accordance with the quorum and majority
requirements specified in the ITF Constitution.

5. The Billie Jean King Cup Committee

5.1 The Board will appoint a Billie Jean King Cup Committee, in accordance with the
ITF Constitution and the committee's terms of reference. Each member of the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee must be from a different Nation (except that one
member could be from the Nation that the ITF President comes from), which
Nation must have played in the Billie Jean King Cup competition in at least five
separate years.

5.2 The powers and duties of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will be:

5.2.1 to manage the Competition as delegated by the Board, including in

liaison with the Finals Week Organiser and/or other relevant ITF
designee;

5.2.2 to liaise with the LOC and the Tournament Director regarding the
organisation of the Finals Week;

5.2.3 to administer the funds of the Competition within the financial

framework of the ITF;

5.2.4 to use the funds of the ITF for any necessary expenditure in the general
interests of the Competition;

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 5.2.5 to request further details of the income and expenditure set out in any
Statement of Accounts (if necessary);

5.2.6 to submit regular reports to the Board, including on all financial matters;
and

5.2.7 to exercise any other powers and fulfil any other duties assigned to it
by the Board or in the Rules and Regulations.

6. Executive Director

6.1 The ITF will appoint an Executive Director for the Competition who will:

6.1.1 implement and enforce the decisions relating to the Competition

rendered by the Board, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, the ITF
Internal Adjudication Panel, the Independent Tribunal, and the CAS;

6.1.2 co-ordinate the arrangements for the Competition;

6.1.3 liaise with and advise the LOC and the Tournament Director regarding
the proper organisation of the Finals Week;

6.1.4 be the representative of the Board for the purposes of any

correspondence or notices required under the Rules and Regulations.

7. Finals Week Organiser

7.1 The Board may appoint a third party organiser to take on some or all of the
Board's responsibilities in relation to the event organisation of the Finals Week.
Any third party so appointed will work with the ITF to manage the strategic
direction of the Finals Week.

7.2 The Finals Week Organiser and the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, may
together, appoint a Finals Week Board who will determine Wild Card selection
and may deal with other major issues that the LOC delegates to it for resolution.

8. Tournament Director

8.1 The Board or otherwise the LOC, will appoint a Tournament Director for the
Finals Week who will:

8.1.1 attend and manage the Finals Week; and

8.1.2 liaise with the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, LOC and the Executive
Director regarding the organisation of the Finals Week.

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 C. PERSONNEL

9. Appointment of Officials

9.1 Officials will be appointed in accordance with the following table at least 21 days
before the first match in the Tie or Event in question:

Position Minimum Appointing Qualifications required (if

number to be body applicable)
appointed

Finals Week

Referee 3-5 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Gold badge

Neutral Chair 6-8 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Umpire Silver badge or higher

Chief Umpire 1 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Silver badge or higher

Line Umpires Reasonable ITF Experience at international-

number level events
depending on
number of
courts and
sessions

Review Official 6-8 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

(if review or Review Official certification
live electronic
line calling is
in use)

Qualifiers

Referee 1 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Silver badge or higher

Neutral Chair 2 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Umpire Silver badge or higher

Chief Umpire 1 Home Nation ITF Certified Official

(approved by Silver badge or higher
ITF)

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Line Umpires 20 Home Nation Experience at international-
(approved by level events
ITF)

Review Official 1-2 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

(if review or Review Official certification
live electronic
line calling is
in use)

Play-offs

Referee 1 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Silver badge or higher

Neutral Chair 2 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Umpire Bronze badge or higher

Chief Umpire 1 Home Nation ITF Certified Official

(approved by White badge or higher
ITF)

Line Umpires 16 Home Nation Experience at international-

(approved by level events
ITF)

Review Official 1-2 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

(if review or
Review Official certification
live electronic
line calling is
in use)

Regional Groups

Referee 1 BJKCC ITF Certified Official

Silver badge or higher

Chair Umpire Reasonable ITF ITF Certified Official

number White badge or higher
depending on
number of
participating
nations and
courts

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 Chief Umpire 1 Host Nation ITF Certified Official
(approved by White badge or higher
ITF)

Line Umpires Reasonable Host Nation Experience at national-

number (approved by level events
depending on ITF)
number of
participating
nations and
courts

9.2 All Officials nominated by a Home/Host Nation are subject to the approval of the
ITF, whose decision will be final.

9.3 Home/Host Nations that are unable to comply with the requirements of
Regulation 9.1 must contact the ITF for advice and direction as soon as
practicable, but in any event at least five weeks before the first match in the
Tie/Event in question

9.4 In addition to any duties set out in these Regulations, the duties of Officials are
set out in the ITF Duties and Procedures for Officials.

10. Appointment of Tie/Event personnel

10.1 The ITF will appoint an ITF Event Manager to assist with the operational
management in the lead-up to each Tie/Event. The ITF will decide whether or
not it is necessary for the appointed ITF Event Manager to attend a Tie/Event in
person.

10.2 For the Finals Week, the ITF will appoint (at a minimum) the following Event
personnel:

10.2.1 a chief of ball persons;

10.2.2 a reasonable number of ball persons (depending on the number of

courts and sessions);

10.2.3 a Security Officer;

10.2.4 a Media Manager;

10.2.5 an Independent Doctor; and

10.2.6 racquet stringers (to be available from the day that the first Players
arrive at the Finals Week venue).

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10.3 For Qualifier and Play-off Ties, the Home Nation must appoint (at a minimum) the
following personnel to attend its Tie by the applicable deadline set out in the
table below:

Tie personnel Appointment deadline Language

requirements
Official Organiser No later than the Fluent in English
Questionnaire Deadline

Security Officer No later than the n/a

Questionnaire Deadline

Visiting Nation Team No later than one week Highly proficient in

Host prior to the arrival of the spoken English or the
first member of the language of the
Visiting Nation at the Visiting Nation
Tie venue

Independent Doctor No later than one week Proficient in spoken

prior to the first day of English
play in the Tie

Chief of ball persons To be decided by the n/a

Home Nation

Reasonable number of To be decided by the n/a

ball persons Home Nation
(depending on the
number of courts and
sessions)

Media Manager No later than two Highly proficient in

weeks prior to the first written and spoken
day of play in the Tie English

Racquet stringers Must be operational at n/a

least four days prior to
the first day of play in
the Tie

10.4 For Regional Group Events, the Host Nation must appoint (at a minimum) the
following Event personnel to attend its Event by the applicable deadline set out
in the table below:

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 Tie personnel Appointment deadline Language
requirements
Official Organiser No later than 10 days Fluent in English
after the BJKCC
appoints the Host
Nation

Security Officer No later than 10 days n/a

after the BJKCC
appoints the Host
Nation

Independent Doctor No later than the first Proficient in spoken

(although they may be day of play in the Event English
on-call only)

Sports Physiotherapist No later than two days Proficient in spoken

prior to the first day of English
play in the Event

Chief of ball persons Recommended, but not n/a

required

Reasonable number of No later than the first n/a

ball persons day of play in the Event
(depending on the
number of courts and
sessions)

Media Manager Recommended, but not n/a

required

Racquet stringer Must be operational at n/a

least four days prior to
the first day of play in
the Event

11. Powers and duties of different Officials/personnel

11.1 Referee

11.1.1 The Referee is the on-site representative of the ITF.

11.1.2 When the Referee is assisted by a neutral Chair Umpire, the Referee
will be seated in close proximity to the court. Otherwise, the Referee is
to be given a seat on the court with a clear view of the court.

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11.1.3 The Referee's duties include:

11.1.3.1 arriving onsite at the Tie/Event venue no later than the day
specified by the ITF;

11.1.3.2 inspecting the match court and practice courts where

necessary;

11.1.3.3 convening a Captains' Meeting in accordance with

Regulation 44;

11.1.3.4 ensuring that all playing arrangements for the Tie/Event are
satisfactory;

11.1.3.5 ensuring that the programme of play is arranged in

accordance with Regulation 50, and if necessary changing
the time for the start of play;

11.1.3.6 ensuring that Chair Umpires and Line Umpires have been
appointed, and (if necessary) appointing substitutes for any
umpires during the course of a match;

11.1.3.7 ensuring the uniform administration of the Rules and

Regulations onsite;

11.1.3.8 deciding any disputes or questions of interpretation that arise

onsite in relation to the Rules and Regulations;

11.1.3.9 deciding whether to stop or postpone a match or to transfer

it indoors or to another surface due to the state of the courts,
bad weather, darkness, or other factor, and, if the match is
stopped or postponed, deciding if and when play should
resume;

11.1.3.10 enforcing (or instructing a Chair Umpire to enforce) the Code

of Conduct (for example, and without limitation, ensuring that
all Team Members comply with rules on dress and
equipment; ensuring that any disturbance or interference
with play is addressed appropriately);

11.1.3.11 ensuring that changes to Player selections (including on

health grounds) are made in accordance with Regulation 41;

11.1.3.12 changing the decision of a Line Umpire or Chair Umpire, or

ordering a point to be replayed, when a very clearly incorrect
factual decision has been made. (The Referee only has this
authority when there is a non-neutral Chair Umpire officiating
and the Referee is sitting on court. The intention is to give the

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 Referee power to correct very clear mistakes, not to become
a second Chair Umpire);

11.1.3.13 ensuring that only the on-court Officials and the nominated
Players/Captain of each Nation are present for any on-court
Opening, Team Presentation and Closing Ceremony; and

11.1.3.14 after the Tie, submitting a report of the Tie to the ITF for
distribution to the two Nations that played in the Tie.

11.1.4 The Referee's powers include the following:

11.1.4.1 Subject to Regulation 75.2, the Referee will have the

following powers in relation to misconduct by a Team
Member onsite before, during, and/or after a Tie:

(a) In the case of the Captain, the Referee may give a

formal warning. On or after issuing a second formal
warning, the Referee may remove the Captain from
their duties for the match and/or for any or all of the
remaining matches of that Tie or Event (in which case
the Captain may be replaced only by one of their
Nation's nominated Players). Where warranted, the
Referee may remove the Captain without a formal
warning for a single incident of misconduct.

(b) In the case of any Team Member (including a Captain),

the Referee may order that the Team Member (i) have
their accreditation revoked, (ii) be removed from the
Tie/Event venue, and/or (iii) be denied access to the
Tie/Event venue for a specified period of time
(including for the remainder of the Tie or Event). Prior
to doing so, the Referee must use best efforts to
obtain the approval of the Executive Director.

(c) In addition to the above consequences, the

Captain/Team Member is subject to the applicable
provisions and penalties in the Code of Conduct.

11.1.4.2 The Referee may also make a recommendation to the ITF

Internal Adjudication Panel that the Captain be disqualified
from acting in that capacity, and/or as a Player, in subsequent
Ties in the Competition, and/or in subsequent editions of the
Billie Jean King Cup competition.

11.1.4.3 Prior to or during a Tie, the Referee may (in their absolute
discretion) call off a match, Tie and/or Event in accordance
with Regulation 29.10.1 and may (in consultation with the ITF)
call off a Tie and/or Event in accordance with Regulation 58.

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 11.1.5 All decisions of the Referee are final.

11.2 ITF Event Manager

11.2.1 The ITF Event Manager is responsible, in conjunction with the Referee
(where relevant), for overseeing the day-to-day operational running of
the Tie or Event (excluding the Finals Week) in the lead-up to and onsite
at the Tie/Event, to verify that it is carried out in accordance with these
Regulations, the Hosting Manual and Commercial Letter.

11.2.2 For the Finals Week, the ITF event staff are responsible, in conjunction
with the Referee, for overseeing the running of the Event in the lead-up
to and onsite at the Event, to verify that all arrangements are carried out
in accordance with these Regulations, any Hosting Manual and/or
Hosting Agreement.

11.3 Official Organiser

11.3.1 The Official Organiser must arrive onsite on the same day as the
Referee (or earlier) and remain onsite for the duration of the Tie.

11.3.2 The Official Organiser is responsible for:

11.3.2.1 the organisation and administration of the venue where the

Tie/Event is to be played;

11.3.2.2 ensuring that the instructions of the Referee are carried out;

11.3.2.3 liaising with the Title Sponsor and International Sponsors to

ensure that all applicable commercial requirements are
properly addressed;

11.3.2.4 liaising with the Security Officer in relation to the security

arrangements for the Tie/Event; and

11.3.2.5 liaising with the Referee and ITF Event Manager onsite to
ensure the smooth running of the Tie/Event.

11.3.3 For the Finals Week, the Tournament Director will carry out the
responsibilities of an Official Organiser.

11.4 Security Officer

11.4.1 The Security Officer is responsible for:

11.4.1.1 the formulation, administration and implementation of a

security plan for the Tie/Event and all events and other sites
associated with the Tie/Event;

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 11.4.1.2 meeting the requirements of any Security Guidelines issued
by the ITF or the Billie Jean King Cup Committee from time to
time;

11.4.1.3 ensuring that the organisation of the Tie/Event complies with

all local laws, regulations and guidelines concerning the
health, safety, security and welfare of all persons
participating in and/or attending the Tie/Event; and

11.4.1.4 liaising with any relevant governmental or quasi-

governmental authorities and law enforcement agencies
concerning safety and security of all participants and
spectators and other attendees in the location of the
Tie/Event.

11.4.2 The Security Officer may delegate any of the above duties to other
suitably qualified persons, provided that the ITF is notified of such
delegation.

11.5 Media Manager (if appointed)

11.5.1 For the duration of the Tie, the Media Manager must operate from the
media room and be available to answer any media queries (including
overseas phone calls) relating to the Tie/Event.

11.6 Visiting Nation Team Host

11.6.1 The Visiting Nation Team Host is responsible for assisting the Visiting
Nation as necessary during the Tie/Event.

D. ENTERING THE COMPETITION

12. Eligibility of Nations

12.1 General requirements

12.1.1 Subject to Regulation 12.1.2, the Competition is open only to National

Associations that are Class B Members of the ITF (as defined in the ITF
Constitution).

12.1.2 The Board has granted a dispensation from Regulation 12.1.1 to the
group of nations listed below, each of which may compete in the
Competition as if it were a Nation:

12.1.2.1 Pacific Oceania (including Players from associate member

islands, but excluding players from Australia and New
Zealand); and

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 12.1.2.2 The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS),
including (for purposes of this Regulation) the
Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts
and Nevis, Saint Lucia, St Vincent and The
Grenadines, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla and Martinique.

12.2 Eligible Nations that cease to exist

12.3 If the country or territory of a Nation that would otherwise have been eligible to
participate in any part of the Competition is divided into two or more countries
or territories, or is absorbed in whole or in part by another country or territory, or
otherwise ceases to exist, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will select another
Nation to take the original Nation's place from:

12.3.1 the newly created Nation(s) (if any); or

12.3.2 the Nation(s) that would be selected as replacement Nations following

the criteria set out under Regulation 16 if the original Nation is treated
as a 'withdrawing' Nation (i.e. the replacement Nation will be selected
based on the level of the Competition in which the original Nation would
have been eligible to compete in, and the time at which the original
Nation ceases to exist).

12.4 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee may make any necessary consequential
amendments to the composition of the Finals Week, Qualifiers, Play-offs or the
Regional Groups.

12.5 Any newly created Nation that is eligible and enters the Competition but is not
selected as the replacement for the original Nation will play in the lowest Group
in its Region.

12.6 When a country divides into two or more countries or territories or is absorbed
in whole or in part by another country or territory, or otherwise ceases to exist,
the Billie Jean King Cup Committee shall decide which nation(s) (if any) is entitled
to inherit the historical Billie Jean King Cup records for that country that ceases
to exist.

13. Eligibility of Players and Captains

13.1 General requirements

13.1.1 To be eligible to represent a Nation in the Competition, a Player/Captain

must:

13.1.1.1 be female (if a Player), including pursuant to the ITF

Transgender Policy;

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13.1.1.2 have reached her 14th birthday by the first day of the Tie (for
Qualifier and Play-off Ties) or the Monday of the week of the
Event (for the Finals Week and Regional Groups);

13.1.1.3 be in good standing with her National Association, meaning

that:

(a) she is not serving a suspension imposed by (i) her

National Association, (ii) the ITF, or (ii) any other body
whose suspension is recognised by the ITF;

(b) both she and the National Association accept that she
is under the National Association’s jurisdiction while
participating in Ties/Events for which it has nominated
her;

(c) she makes herself available for selection for Official

Team Championships and the Olympic Tennis Event;

(d) she respects the spirit of fair play and non-violence at

all times; and

(e) she agrees to be bound by and to comply with the

Rules and Regulations, including (without limitation)
agreeing to submit to anti-doping testing in
accordance with the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme;

13.1.1.4 not have represented any other Nation in previous editions

of the Billie Jean King Cup competition (other than the Junior
Billie Jean King Cup) or in the Olympic Tennis Event. She shall
be deemed to have represented another Nation in a previous
edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition if that Nation
previously nominated her as its captain or as one of its
players:

(a) for the Finals Week: at midday (local time at the

Tie/Event) on the day before the start of the first round-
robin match for the Finals Week;

(b) for all other Ties/Events: at the time of the Tie Draw or
Event Draw; and

13.1.1.5 satisfy one of the following conditions in relation to the

country/territory of the Nation that she wishes to represent:

(a) she is a citizen of that nation, currently holds a valid

passport of that nation, and has so held for a minimum
of two years (24 months) in the past five years;

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 (b) she is a citizen of that nation, but (in circumstances
where that nation does not issue its own passport)
currently holds a qualifying passport (issued by or on
behalf of that nation), and has so held for a period of
two years (24 months) in the past five years which
confirms the player’s place of birth as that nation; or

(c) after a consecutive period of five years (60 months) of

residence in that nation, she can provide a genuine
reason for being unable to hold or make an application
to hold a current valid passport where:

(i) she was born, or has a parent or grandparent

who was born in that nation; or

(ii) she has obtained or procured the right to

remain permanently or has been granted
humanitarian protection in that nation.

13.2 Application for special exemption if Player/Captain not otherwise eligible

13.2.1 If a Player/Captain is not eligible pursuant to Regulation 13.1, a National

Association may apply to the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel for
permission to nominate that individual on the basis that the full
circumstances of her case demonstrate she has a sufficient, genuine
connection and commitment to life and tennis in the nation that she
wishes to represent. The complete application and all supporting
materials must be received by the ITF at least three months prior to the
Tie/Event for which the Nation wishes to nominate the Player/Captain.

13.3 Players/Captains eligible to represent more than one Nation

13.3.1 If a Player/Captain is eligible under Regulation 13.1 or 13.2 to represent

more than one Nation, and one of those Nations wishes to nominate
that individual to represent it at a Tie/Event, that Nation must submit an
application to the ITF no later than three months prior to that Tie/Event.
The ITF will forward a copy of the application to the other Nation(s)
concerned, which will have 15 days from receipt to comment on the
application, should it wish to do so.

13.3.2 The ITF Executive will decide on the application having taken into
account all relevant matters. The decision of the ITF Executive may be
appealed to the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel, which will consider the
matter de novo, in accordance with its Procedural Rules. The appeal
must (i) be made in writing, (ii) detail the basis of the appeal, and (iii) be
filed with the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel within 14 days of
notification of the decision. There is no right of appeal from the ITF
Internal Adjudication Panel’s decision.

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13.4 Eligibility of Players/Captains where Nation is divided or absorbed

13.4.1 Notwithstanding Regulation 13.1.1.4

13.4.1.1 If a Player/Captain has represented or has been eligible to

represent a Nation, and the country or territory of that Nation
is subsequently divided into two or more countries or
territories represented by different Nations, the
Player/Captain will be required to submit to the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel, proof of residence and/or proof of familial
connection to the Nation that she wishes to represent in the
Competition (being of the two or more new countries or
territories). The Internal Adjudication Panel shall determine,
to its reasonable satisfaction, whether the Player/Captain has
demonstrated a genuine connection to her nominated nation
to determine her eligible to compete for that nation in the
Competition.

13.4.1.2 If a Player/Captain has represented or has been eligible to

represent a Nation, and the country or territory of that Nation
is absorbed in whole or in part by the country or territory of
another Nation, she will immediately be eligible to represent
that other Nation.

13.4.2 Once a Player/Captain is determined eligible under Regulation 13.4.1 (or

its comparable predecessor) to represent a newly formed nation, and
then plays for that newly formed nation, any subsequent application to
represent a Nation must be made under Regulation 13.2.

13.5 Request for evidence of eligibility

13.5.1 A Nation must only select Players and a Captain who are eligible to
represent it in the Competition. Upon request by the ITF, a Nation must
produce evidence to show that a Player/Captain is eligible to represent
it.

13.6 No right to participate

13.6.1 No person is entitled as of right to participate in the Competition, even

if they are otherwise eligible to do so. Notwithstanding any other
provision in the Regulations, the ITF has the absolute right to refuse a
Nation's nomination of any Player and/or Captain, and to refuse to
permit any of the Nation's other Team Members to participate in the
Competition. The ITF may exercise that right as it sees fit, with or without
providing reasons.

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14. Entries

14.1 To participate in the Competition, an eligible Nation must submit an entry form
by no later than the Entry Deadline and pay the applicable entry fee set out in
the relevant Financial Letter by the deadline specified by the ITF.

14.2 The entry of any Nation may be refused or revoked by the Members at an Annual
General Meeting if in the opinion of at least three-quarters of those Members
present and voting at the Annual General Meeting the participation of said
Nation may result in the Competition being brought into disrepute. If, due to
timing, the Members are unable to consider any issue relating to the refusal or
revocation of a Nation's entry at the Annual General Meeting, the powers
conferred on the Members under this Regulation may be exercised by the Board,
provided that at least nine members of the Board are present at the relevant
meeting and at least two-thirds of those present and voting cast their vote in
favour of the refusal or revocation.

15. Insurance policies required of all Nations

15.1 As a condition of entry in the Competition, each Nation must take out and
maintain at its own expense:

15.1.1 suitable travel, medical, and personal accident (including repatriation)

insurance for each of its Team Members covering the period of their
travel to/from and participation in the Competition; and

15.1.2 suitable event cancellation and abandonment insurance covering all

reasonably known financial risks arising from the rescheduling,
cancellation and/or abandonment in whole or in part of a match, Tie
and/or Event due to force majeure.

15.2 Upon request by the ITF, the Nation must provide a copy of the above insurance
policies to the ITF.

E. WITHDRAWING FROM THE COMPETITION

16. Replacement of a withdrawing Nation

16.1 A Nation may not withdraw from the Competition after its entry is accepted by
the ITF.

16.2 If an eligible Nation:

16.2.1 does not enter the Competition;

16.2.2 withdraws from the Competition prior to the Qualifiers Draw (in the case
of any Nation that would otherwise have participated in the Qualifiers);
or

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16.2.3 withdraws from the Competition prior to the scheduled final day of the
Qualifiers (in the case of any Nation not participating in the Qualifiers);

then the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will select another Nation to take its
place according to the table below (depending on the level of the Competition
in which the non-entering/withdrawing Nation was going to participate):

Withdrawing Nation Replacement Nation to be (or to be selected from):

Two Nations qualified The highest-ranked losing semi-finalist of the
for Finals Week previous edition of the competition using the Billie
(without having to Jean King Cup Nations Rankings published
participate in the immediately following the Finals Week of that
Qualifiers) previous edition of the competition.

Qualifiers a) If the withdrawing nation was seeded, it

will be replaced by the highest ranked
Nation from the nine unseeded Nations
competing in the Qualifiers, using the most
recent Billie Jean King Cup Nations
Rankings, and that unseeded nation will
then be replaced by the highest ranked
Nation that lost its Play-off Tie in the
previous edition of the competition using
the most recent Billie Jean King Cup
Nations Rankings.
b) If the withdrawing nation was not seeded
it will be replaced by the highest ranked
Nation that lost its Play-off Tie in the
previous edition of the competition using
the most recent Billie Jean King Cup
Nations Rankings.
Play-offs If the withdrawing Nation gained its place in the
Play-offs by gaining promotion from Group I it will
be replaced by the next highest ranked Nation from
the withdrawing Nation's Region in Group I using
the most recent Billie Jean King Cup Nations
Ranking.

If the withdrawing Nation gained its place in the

Play-offs by losing its Qualifier Tie it will be replaced
by the next-highest ranked Nation from any Region
using the most recent Billie Jean King Cup Nations
Ranking.
Wild Card Any Nation entered in the Competition, provided that
it meets the Wild Card criteria set out at Regulation
21.3.1

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 Regional Groups Withdrawals from Regional Groups will be dealt in
accordance with the provisions on the composition
of Regional Groups in Regulation 23.1

16.3 If a Nation withdraws from the Competition after the applicable deadline in
Regulation 16.2, then the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will determine the
replacement Nation (if any) in accordance with the table below, unless the Billie
Jean King Cup Committee determines that it is not practicable to fill that place:

Time of withdrawal Replacement Nation (if any):

Qualifier Nations
After the Qualifiers Draw, but prior to Whether the withdrawing Nation was
the Qualifiers seeded or not, it will be replaced by
the highest ranked Nation that lost its
Play-off Tie in the previous edition of
the competition using the most
recent Billie Jean King Cup Nations
Rankings.

Finals Week Nations (excluding Wild Card)

After the Qualifiers, but prior to the Highest ranked Nation that lost its
Finals Week Qualifier Tie based on the Billie Jean
King Cup Nations Rankings applicable
immediately after the completion of
the Qualifiers.
During the Finals Week The withdrawing Nation will not be
replaced. It will be defaulted and each
remaining Tie will count as a straight
loss with score to be recorded as 6-0,
6-0. See also Regulation 60.
Wild Card
After the Qualifiers Any Nation entered in the
Competition, provided that it meets
the Wild Card criteria set out at
Regulation 21.3.1.
Play-offs
After the Play-off Draw If the withdrawing Nation gained its
place in the Play-offs by gaining
promotion from Group I: The next-
highest ranked Nation from the
withdrawing Nation's Regional Group
I using the Billie Jean King Cup

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 Nations Ranking applicable at the
date of the Play-off Draw.

If the withdrawing Nation gained its

place in the Play-offs by losing its
Qualifier tie: The next-highest ranked
Nation from any Region using the
Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking
applicable at the date of the Play-off
Draw.

Groups I, II and III

After the Qualifier Draw No replacement

16.4 If the withdrawing Nation would (but for its withdrawal) have been the Home
Nation in a Home & Away Tie, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee has discretion
to determine which Nation will be designated as the Home Nation for that Tie
(i.e. either the Nation selected to replace the withdrawing Home Nation or the
Visiting Nation), depending on the circumstances and the timing of the
withdrawal.

16.5 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee may make any necessary consequential
amendments to the composition of the Regional Groups.

17. Consequences to Nations that do not enter or withdraw from the Competition

17.1 Any Nation that does not enter or withdraws from the Competition by the
relevant deadline in Regulation 16.2 will be required to play in the lowest Group
of its Region in the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition that it
enters, unless the Billie Jean King Cup Committee waives this requirement
based on exceptional circumstances (for example, where the withdrawal was the
result of force majeure).

17.2 Any Nation that withdraws from the Competition after the relevant deadline in
Regulation 16.2:

17.2.1 will not be eligible to participate in any other level of the Competition
unless decided otherwise by the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel;

17.2.2 will not be eligible to take part in the next edition of the Billie Jean King
Cup competition, unless decided otherwise by the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel (and in either case the next time the Nation
participates the Nation will be required to play in the Group determined
by the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel in consultation with the Billie Jean
King Cup Committee); and/or

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 17.2.3 may be subject to the following penalties imposed by the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel:

17.2.3.1 a fine; and/or

17.2.3.2 if the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel applies the exception

under Regulation 17.2.2 to a Finals Week Nation, then it may
relegate that Nation to the Regional Groups for the next
edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

17.3 This Regulation 17 applies in addition to the consequences set out for a no-show
under Regulation 60.

F. COMPETITION DATES AND FORMAT

18. Competition dates

18.1 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee will decide on and will notify the
participating Nations of the dates for all Ties/Events in the Competition.

18.2 Unless decided otherwise by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, the different
Competition levels will each be played during designated weeks. The Qualifiers
and Group I Events will be played first, followed by the Play-offs and the Finals
Week. The remaining Regional Group Events may be played during any of the
designated weeks.

19. Qualifiers

19.1 Composition

19.1.1 Subject to Regulation 19.1.2, the Nations participating in the Qualifiers

will be:

19.1.1.1 the ten Nations from the 2021 Finals Week that did not
progress to the 2022 Finals Week; and

19.1.1.2 the eight Nations that won their Play-Off ties in the 2021 Billie
Jean King Cup competition.

19.1.2 If a Wild Card is selected for the Finals Week from any of the Nations
set out in:

19.1.2.1 Regulations 19.1.1.1 to 19.1.1.2 that is a seeded Nation, then

that Wild Card Nation will be replaced by the highest ranked
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replacement Nation will be replaced within the unseeded
group of Nations in the Qualifiers by the next highest ranked
Nation from the losers of the Play-Offs in the 2021 Billie Jean

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 King Cup competition in accordance with the Billie Jean King
Cup Nations Rankings published immediately after the 2021
Finals Week.

19.1.2.2 Regulations 19.1.1.1 to 19.1.1.2 that is an unseeded Nation, then

that Wild Card Nation will be replaced by the next-highest
ranked Nation from the losers of the Play-Offs in the 2021
Billie Jean King Cup competition in accordance with the Billie
Jean King Cup Nations Rankings published immediately after
the 2021 Finals Week.

19.2 Format of play

19.2.1 The Qualifiers will consist of one knock-out round of nine Home & Away
Ties played between 18 Nations (each Nation playing one Tie). Ties
must be played over two consecutive days, being the Friday and
Saturday of the designated week, unless otherwise approved by the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

19.2.2 Each Tie will consist of four singles matches and one doubles match.
Each match (singles and doubles) will be played to the best of three tie-
break sets, and all matches will be played with regular Ad scoring.

19.3 Qualifiers Draw

19.3.0 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee will complete the Qualifiers Draw
for the Qualifiers no later than the Qualifiers Draw Deadline. Choice of
Ground for the Qualifier Ties will be determined at the same time as the
Qualifiers Draw. A representative from each participating Nation may
be present at the Qualifying Draw.

19.3.1 If two Nations have previously been drawn to meet each other in two
successive editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition in any
knock-out Home & Away draw (i.e. excluding the Semi-Finals and Final
in the Finals Week) they will be drawn in different halves of the
Qualifiers Draw.

19.4 Seeding

19.4.1 The nine highest ranked Nations according to the most recent Billie
Jean King Cup Nations Rankings at the time of the Qualifiers Draw shall
be seeded.

19.4.2 Seeds will be placed consecutively on each odd-numbered line, e.g.

seed 1 on line 1; seed 2 on line 3; seed 3 on line 5 etc. The unseeded
Nations will then be randomly drawn to play the seeded Nations.

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19.5 Qualifier results

19.5.1 The nine Nations that win their Qualifier Ties will qualify for the Finals.

19.5.2 The nine Nations that lose their Qualifier Ties will play in the Play-offs
(according to the provisions on the composition of the Play-offs set out
at Regulation 20.1).

20. Play-offs

20.1 Composition

20.1.1 Subject to Regulation 19.1.2, the Nations participating in the Play-offs

will be:

20.1.1.1 the nine Nations that lost their Qualifier Ties in that edition of
the Competition; and

20.1.1.2 the seven Nations that qualify from the Group I events in that
edition of the Competition.

20.2 Format of Play

20.2.1 The Play-offs will consist of one knock-out round of eight Home & Away
Ties played between 16 Nations (each Nation playing one Tie). Ties
must be played over two consecutive days, being the Friday and
Saturday of the designated week, unless otherwise approved by the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

20.3 Play-off draw

20.3.1 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee will complete the Play-off Draw no
later than the Play-off Draw Deadline. Choice of Ground for the Play-off
Ties will be determined at the same time as the Play-off Draw. A
representative from each participating Nation may be present at the
Play-off Draw.

20.3.2 If two Nations have previously been drawn to meet each other in two
successive editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition in any
knock-out Home & Away draw (i.e. excluding the Semi-Finals and Final
in the Finals Week) they will be drawn in different halves of the Play-off
Draw.

20.4 Seeding

20.4.1 The eight highest ranked Nations according to the most recent Billie
Jean King Cup Nations Ranking at the time of the Draw shall be seeded.

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 20.4.2 Seeds will be placed consecutively on each odd-numbered line, e.g.
seed 1 on line 1; seed 2 on line 3; seed 3 on line 5 etc. The unseeded
Nations will then be randomly drawn to play the seeded Nations.

20.5 Play-off results

20.5.1 The eight Nations that win their Play-off Tie will qualify for the Qualifiers
in the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

20.5.2 The eight Nations that lose their Play-off Tie will participate in their
respective Group I event in the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition.

21. Finals Week

21.1 Composition

21.1.1 The 12 Nations participating in the Finals will be:

21.1.1.1 the two Nations that participated in the Final in the previous
Billie Jean King Cup competition;

21.1.1.2 the nine Nations that win their Qualifier Ties in the
Competition; and

21.1.1.3 one Wild Card.

21.2 Format of play

21.2.1 The Finals Week will consist of the following rounds (in the following
order):

21.2.1.1 a Finals Round Robin of 12 Nations, split into four round robin
groups with three Nations in each;

21.2.1.2 two Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds, including:

(a) a Semi-Final round contested by the four Nations that win

their respective round robin group; and

(b) a Final contested by the two Nations that win the Semi-
Finals.

21.2.2 Each Tie in the Finals Week will consist of two singles matches and one
doubles match, all played on one day.

21.2.3 Subject to Regulation 21.2.4 below:

21.2.3.1 Each singles match in the Finals Week will be played to the
best of three tie-break sets with regular Ad scoring.

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 21.2.3.2 Each doubles match in the Finals Week will be played to the
best of three sets with No-Ad scoring and the third set shall
be played as a match tie-break (10 points).

21.2.4 For the Final Tie, the doubles match will be played to the best of three
tie-break sets with No-Ad scoring.

21.3 Wild Card

21.3.1 The Finals Week Board, in consultation with the ITF Board, the Billie
Jean King Cup Committee and the LOC will select one Wild Card which
meets one or more of the following criteria:

21.3.1.1 the Nation has a Billie Jean King Cup Nation’s Ranking of 50
or above at the time of selection; and/or

21.3.1.2 one or more of the Nation's Players is ranked in the top 10 of

WTA singles players in the WTA rankings published at the
end of the previous year.

21.3.2 Subject to Regulation 16, the Wild Card will not play in the Qualifiers,
Play-offs and/or Regional Groups in the Competition.

21.4 Seeding

21.4.1 Four Nations will be seeded for the Finals Week. Seeds 1 and 2 will be
the winner and the finalist respectively of the previous edition of the
Billie Jean King Cup competition and will be seeded in accordance with
the Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking published immediately
following the Qualifiers. Seeds 3-4 will be determined in accordance
with the Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking published immediately
following the Qualifiers.

21.5 Round Robin Draw

21.5.1 The Round Robin Draw will take place no later than seven days after
the completion of the Qualifiers, in order to determine the round robin
groups.

21.5.2 The round robin groups will be drawn as follows:

21.5.2.1 Seeds 1-4 will be placed in round robin groups A-D,

respectively (with Seed 1 being placed in group A);

21.5.2.2 The remaining Nations will be ranked from 5 to 12 in

accordance with the most recent Billie Jean King Cup Nations
Ranking;

21.5.2.3 Nations ranked from 5 to 8 will be drawn randomly into round

robin groups A-D, taking position two in such group; and

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 21.5.2.4 Nations ranked from 9 to 12 will be drawn randomly into
round robin groups A-D, taking position three in such group.

21.6 Semi-Finals Draw

21.6.1 The Semi-Finals Draw will take place at the same time as the Round
Robin Draw.

21.6.2 The Semi-Finals Draw will consist of the four winners of the Round
Robin groups (determined in accordance with the count-back
calculation at Regulation 57.3).

21.6.3 Nations that qualify for the Semi-Finals will be drawn and placed as
follows:

21.6.3.1 the winner of round robin group A will be placed on line 1;

21.6.3.2 the winner of round robin group B will be placed on line 4;

and

21.6.3.3 the winners of round robin groups C and D will be drawn

randomly onto lines 2 and 3.

21.7 Promotion and relegation

21.7.1 Subject always to Regulation 2.4:

21.7.1.1 The two Nations that reach the Final will automatically be
entitled to participate in the Finals Week of the next edition
of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

21.7.1.2 The other Nations in the Finals Week (i.e. those that finish in
places 3-12) will be entitled to participate in the Qualifiers
round of the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition (unless selected as a Wild Card pursuant to
Regulation 21.1.1.3).

22. 21.1Regional Groups – general

22.1 There will be at least three Regional Groups (I-III) in the Competition. Group I is
the highest level and Group III is the lowest level of the Groups. The ITF may add
further Group levels (e.g. Group IV) if necessary to accommodate the number of
Nations entered in the Competition.

22.2 Each Group is split into three geographical Regions: (i) Europe/Africa (which may
be further subdivided into the Europe Region and Africa Region), (ii) the
Americas, and (iii) Asia/Oceania. Nations in the Europe/Africa Group or the
Asia/Oceania Group will play Ties against the other Nations in that group that
are in their geographical Region.

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22.3 The composition of the Groups and the Ties to be played in each Group will be
determined by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee as soon as reasonably
practical following completion of Play-off and Group Ties of the previous year.

23. Groups I, II and III

23.1 Composition

23.1.1 Nations not qualified to compete in the Qualifiers or Finals Week and
any Nation that did not compete in the previous edition of the Billie Jean
King Cup competition, shall play in the Regional Groups. Regional
Groups shall be split into one, two or three levels, called Regional Group
Events.

23.1.2 Notwithstanding Regulations 23.1.3 and 23.1.4 below, the Billie Jean
King Cup Committee may make necessary adjustments to the size of
each Group Event by moving Nations between the levels.

23.1.3 Americas and Asia/Oceania

23.1.3.1 Group I in these regions shall comprise the Nations promoted

and relegated to that Group and the Nations due to remain in
that Group as determined by the results from the previous
edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

23.1.3.2 Group II in these regions shall comprise all other Nations in

the Competition not qualified to compete in higher levels of
the Competition and any Nation that is entering the
Competition for the first time, or that did not compete in the
previous edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

23.1.4 Europe/Africa

23.1.4.1 Groups I and II in this region shall comprise the Nations

promoted and relegated to that Group and the Nations due
to remain in that Group as determined by the results from the
previous edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

23.1.4.2 Group III in this region shall comprise all other Nations in the
Competition not qualified to compete in in higher levels of
the Competition and any Nation that is entering the
Competition for the first time, or that did not compete in the
previous edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

23.2 Format of play

23.2.1 Each Event must be played over a maximum of seven days at one or
more venues, as determined by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee,
depending on the number of Nations in the group. The Billie Jean King

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 Cup Committee will decide the venue(s) and the dates for the various
groups. Each Event will be played on a Round Robin and/or Knock-Out
format as decided by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

23.2.2 If an Event is to be played at two or more locations, the ITF shall conduct
a Round Robin location draw to determine which Nations will play at
each location. The ITF will conduct the Round Robin location draw no
later than ten weeks before the Event.

23.2.3 Each Tie in the round robin will consist of two singles matches and one
doubles match played in one day. Each match will be played to the best
of three tie-break sets, and all matches will be played with regular Ad
scoring.

23.3 Seeding

23.3.1 Seeding will be determined in accordance with the most recent Billie
Jean King Cup Nations Ranking at the time of the respective Group
Draw.

23.4 Group Draws

23.4.1 The Group Draws will take place on the day prior to the start of the
Event unless otherwise decided by the ITF.

23.4.2 If a Group Event is to be played at:

23.4.2.1 one location, then there will be one draw for each Event; or

23.4.2.2 more than one location, then for each Event there will be a (i)
a pre-draw to determine which Nations will play at each
location, no later than ten weeks before the Event, and (ii) a
draw at each location to determine the round robin groups.

23.4.3 Each Group Event location will be split into round robin groups. If there
are eight Nations playing at one location, those Nations will be divided
into two groups of four Nations. For any other number of Nations at one
location, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will decide on the number
of groups, and how many Nations will be in each one.

23.4.4 When drawing the Nations into two round robin groups, the highest
seeded Nation will be placed in one group and the second seeded
Nation will be placed in the other group. If there are round robin groups
with different numbers of Nations, the highest seeded Nation(s) will be
placed in the group(s) with the least number of Nations.

23.4.5 Thereafter the remaining Nations will be drawn in pairs according to

their Billie Jean King Cup Nations Rankings. When there is an odd
number of Nations remaining, the last three Nations will be drawn

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 together. The same principles will be applied if there are more than two
round robin groups.

23.5 Promotion and relegation

23.5.1 Subject always to Regulation 2.4, and any necessary adjustments to the
Regional Groups made by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

23.5.1.1 Group I – Promotion

(a) Eight (8) Nations will advance from the Group I Events to the
Play-offs. Four (4) Nations will qualify from the Europe/Africa
region and two (2) Nations will qualify from each of the
Americas and Asia/Oceania regions unless the Billie Jean
King Cup Committee decides otherwise. If the Billie Jean
King Cup Committee so decides, such decision shall take into
account the number of entries in each region, the results of
Nations (and their players) in that region, and any other
factors that the Billie Jean King Cup Committee considers
relevant to its assessment.

23.5.1.2 Group I – Relegation

(a) Six (6) Nations (two (2) Nations from each region) will be
relegated from the Group I Events to Group II.

23.5.1.3 Group II and III – Promotion and Relegation

(a) As determined by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee,

Nations will be promoted and/or relegated based on the
number of Nations participating

24. Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking

24.1 Nations will start the Competition with their year-end Billie Jean King Cup
Nations Ranking from the previous edition of the competition. The ranking points
attributable to each edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition will be
determined by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee. The process for determining
Nations' rankings is set out on the Billie Jean King Cup website at
www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/rankings/rankings-explained.aspx

G. ORGANISATION OF TIES/EVENTS

25. General hosting requirements

25.1 Ties/Events must be organised in accordance with the Rules and Regulations,
including the Hosting Manual, the Commercial Letter applicable to the relevant
level of Competition, and the Financial Letter, and any other hosting
requirements issued by the ITF.

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25.2 Ties/Events must be organised and delivered in accordance and compliance
with the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup Covid-19 Protocols (the “Protocols”).
In circumstances of any failure by a Home/Host Nation to comply with the
Protocols, including without limitation the Minimum Standards of Behaviour, the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee may (without prejudice to the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel's general sanctioning powers) intervene in the organisation
of, relocate, postpone or cancel that Tie/Event.

26. Organising body

26.1 Finals Week

26.1.1 The ITF is responsible for organising the Finals Week. The ITF may
delegate some or all of that responsibility to a third party.

26.1.2 The requirements for the organisation of the Finals Week will be set out
in a contract between the ITF and any third party to whom the
responsibility for organising has been delegated.

26.2 Qualifiers and Play-offs

26.2.1 The organisation of Qualifier Ties and Play-off Ties are the responsibility
of the Nation competing in the Tie that is designated as the 'Home
Nation', unless Regulation 28.2.5.2 applies (in which case the Billie Jean
King Cup Committee will specify which of the competing Nations is
responsible for organising the Tie). The Choice of Ground provisions set
out in Regulation 28.2.1 will determine how the Home Nation is
selected.

26.3 Groups I, II and III

26.3.1 The organisation of Regional Group Events is the responsibility of the

relevant Host Nation. Any Nation in the Groups may apply to host a
Group Event, by submitting an Application to Host Form to the ITF by
no later than the Host Application Deadline.

27. Approval of arrangements

27.1 Home Nation Questionnaire (Qualifiers and Play-offs)

27.1.1 Once a Home Nation knows that it will be hosting a Tie, it must provide
the ITF with a duly completed Questionnaire, setting out the Home
Nation's proposed arrangements for the Tie, by the applicable deadline
set out in the table below (the Questionnaire Deadline).

Qualifiers 60 days after the Qualifiers Draw

Play-off ties 60 days after the Play-off Draw.

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 27.1.2 A Nation may not publicly disclose any details set out in its
Questionnaire until the Questionnaire has been approved by the ITF or
until the ITF has given its consent for the Nation to do so.

27.2 Application to Host Form (Regional Groups)

27.2.1 The ITF will publish Hosting Requirements for Regional Group Events.
The Host Nation must confirm that it will comply with those
requirements, and set out any further proposed arrangements for the
Event, in an Application to Host Form, which must be submitted to the
ITF by the Host Application Deadline.

27.2.2 A Nation may not publicly disclose any details set out in its Application
to Host Form until the application has been approved by the ITF or until
the ITF has given its consent to do so.

27.3 Billie Jean King Cup Committee approval

27.3.1 The arrangements for hosting and organising Ties/Events are subject
to approval by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee. The Billie Jean King
Cup Committee may reject any proposed arrangements for a Tie/Event
that do not comply with the Rules and Regulations. The Billie Jean King
Cup Committee may also grant exemptions from the applicable hosting
requirements where it is satisfied that suitable alternative arrangements
can be made that will not prejudice the Competition.

27.3.2 Once arrangements for a Tie/Event have been approved by the Billie
Jean King Cup Committee, a Nation must consult the ITF as soon as
reasonably practicable if it has any concerns about its ability to deliver
those arrangements. Changes to approved arrangements may only be
made with the agreement of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee and
only under justified circumstances.

27.3.3 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee may delegate its approval power
under this Regulation 27.3 to the ITF Executive. If a Nation participating
in a Tie/Event disputes a decision made by the ITF Executive in relation
to the arrangements for that Tie/Event, it may request that the decision
be reviewed by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

27.4 Power to intervene in the organisation of a Tie/Event

27.4.1 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee may intervene at any time in the
organisation of a Tie/Event if it considers that the conditions for or the
circumstances surrounding the Tie/Event (including, without limitation,
the climate and/or other playing conditions, such as the surface of the
courts and/or balls) or local organisation do not or are unlikely to meet
at all times the high standards of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

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 27.4.2 In the event that a Nation fails to comply with any hosting requirements
set out in the Rules and Regulations, the Billie Jean King Cup
Committee may (without prejudice to the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel's general sanctioning powers) relocate that Tie/Event.

28. Venues

28.1 Finals Week

28.1.1 The Finals Week will be held at one or more fixed location(s) decided,
in consultation with the Final Week Organiser if any, and published by
the ITF.

28.2 Qualifiers and Play-offs (Choice of Ground)

28.2.1 The venue for Qualifier Ties and Play-off Ties is determined by the
Nation that has Choice of Ground (save if Regulation 28.2.5.2 applies).
Choice of Ground will be determined in the following sequence:

28.2.1.1 If the Nations have played each other in one or more previous
editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition, the Nation
that did not have the choice in their most recent meeting will
have choice in the Competition. Ties played (i) prior to 1995,
(ii) in the Finals Week, and (iii) in Groups I and below do not
count for these purposes.

28.2.1.2 If Regulation 28.2.1.1 does not apply, Choice of Ground will

be decided by lot.

28.2.2 A Nation with Choice of Ground must choose a location:

28.2.2.1 within its own country or territory; or

28.2.2.2 within an overseas territory or associated state of its own

country or territory, provided that any Member for that
territory or state (even if not participating in the Competition)
and the Billie Jean King Cup Committee agree; or

28.2.2.3 on a Neutral Ground or in the country or territory of the

opposing Nation, provided that the opposing Nation and the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee agree.

28.2.3 Applications to hold a Tie under Regulation 28.2.2.3 must reach the ITF
as soon as practicable after the Qualifiers Draw (as applicable) and no
later than the Questionnaire Deadline.

28.2.4 A Nation with Choice of Ground that chooses to play:

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 28.2.4.1 on a Neutral Ground will be considered the Home Nation for
the purposes of the conduct and financial arrangements of
the Tie;

28.2.4.2 in the country or territory of the opposing Nation will be

considered the Visiting Nation for the purposes of the
conduct and financial arrangements of the Tie;

and in both cases the Nation that so chooses will be considered to have
exercised its Choice of Ground (for purposes of future application of
regulations equivalent to Regulation 28.2.1.1).

28.2.5 A Nation with Choice of Ground may lose its choice at any time if the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee considers that it is not possible or
practicable for the opposing Nation to reach or play at the venue
chosen for the Tie, due to (for example) an incident such as war, political
unrest, terrorism or natural disaster. In such cases:

28.2.5.1 The Nation with Choice of Ground may choose to play on a

Neutral Ground, subject to the Billie Jean King Cup
Committee's approval and provided that the ITF receives a
completed Questionnaire from the Nation no later than five
working days after the Nation receives the Billie Jean King
Cup Committee's decision under Regulation 28.2.5. If the
application to play on a Neutral Ground is accepted, the
Nation with Choice of Ground will be considered the Home
Nation for the purposes of the conduct and financial
arrangements of the Tie, and will be considered to have
exercised its Choice of Ground for purposes of future
application of regulations equivalent to Regulation 28.2.1.1.

28.2.5.2 If the Nation does not exercise the choice given to it under
Regulation 28.2.1.1, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee may
decide that the Tie will be held on a Neutral Ground or in the
country or territory of the opposing Nation.

(a) If the Billie Jean King Cup Committee’s decision is to

hold the Tie on a Neutral Ground, both Nations will be
considered Visiting Nations for the purposes of the
conduct and financial arrangements of the Tie. On the
next occasion the two Nations meet, the Choice of
Ground will be with the Nation that lost its choice for
the above reasons.

(b) If the Billie Jean King Cup Committee’s decision is to

play in the country or territory of the opposing Nation,
the Nation with Choice of Ground will be considered
the Visiting Nation (and the opposing Nation will be
considered the Home Nation) for the purposes of the

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 conduct and financial arrangements of the Tie. Subject
always to Regulation 2.4, on the next two occasions
the two Nations meet, the Choice of Ground will be
with the Nation that lost its choice for the above
reasons.

28.2.5.3 In exceptional circumstances, the Billie Jean King Cup

Committee may decide to postpone the Tie so that it may be
played at the venue selected by the Nation with Choice of
Ground.

28.2.6 The Home Nation has the right to choose the ball and court surface for
the Tie. If both Nations are considered Visiting Nations under
Regulation 28.2.5.2(a), the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will choose
the ball and court surface for the Tie.

28.2.7 Decisions made by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee under
Regulation 28.2.5 may be appealed by the Nation(s) concerned to the
Independent Tribunal, sitting as an appeal body, in accordance with its
procedural rules, save that the appeal under this Regulation shall not
take the form of a de novo review, but instead shall be limited to a
consideration of whether the decision being appealed was erroneous.

28.3 Regional Groups

28.3.1 In selecting one or more venues proposed by a Host Nation in its

Application to Host Form, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee will
consider:

28.3.1.1 the number of courts, facilities, and officials available;

28.3.1.2 the availability and cost of hotel accommodation;

28.3.1.3 the Host Nation's previous experience in organising

international tennis events, if any;

28.3.1.4 airport accessibility; and/or

28.3.1.5 any other factors that it considers relevant to the successful

organisation of the Event.

28.3.2 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee may change the selected venue
for the Regional Group Events at any time in the event of an incident
such as war, political unrest, terrorism or natural disaster. In exceptional
circumstances, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee may postpone the
Event. Decisions made by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee under
this Regulation may be appealed by the Host Nation(s) concerned to
the Independent Tribunal, sitting as an appeal body, in accordance with
its procedural rules, save that the appeal under this Regulation shall not

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 take the form of a de novo review, but instead shall be limited to a
consideration of whether the decision being appealed was erroneous.

28.4 Minimum requirements for venues

28.4.1 The Home/Host Nation must ensure that during the period of the
Tie/Event no other tennis event is taking place at the venue selected
for the Tie/Event.

28.4.2 Unless specified otherwise, the requirements below apply to Home

Nations only. Regulations 28.4.2.6 and 28.4.2.7 apply also to Host
Nations.

28.4.2.1 Location. Qualifier and Play-off Ties must be held in a major

city or heavily populated area of the country or territory of the
Home Nation.

28.4.2.2 Airport. The airport must either be an international airport or

capable of easy connection to an international airport by a
regularly scheduled large commercial jet aircraft and must be
easily accessible from the city where the Tie is held.

28.4.2.3 Accommodation. There must be sufficient hotel

accommodation of the highest category available to
accommodate Officials and members/representatives of the
participating Nations, Title Sponsors, International Sponsors,
and media.

28.4.2.4 Stadium. The stadium must be within reasonable distance of

the Tie hotels (maximum 45 minutes by car).

28.4.2.5 Minimum seating capacity. The stadium of any Qualifier or

Play-off Tie must have a minimum of 4,000 seats unless
otherwise approved by the ITF.

28.4.2.6 Transportation. An efficient transportation system must be

provided to and from the airport and between the Tie hotels
and venue, as set out in the Hosting Manual.

28.4.2.7 Facilities. The stadium and venue must have appropriate

onsite facilities, as set out in the Hosting Manual.

29. Courts

29.1 Surface of courts

29.1.1 The ITF will determine the surface type of the courts to be used in the
Competition. Subject to Regulation 29.1.3, the surface type of the courts
to be used in the Competition must be acrylic, asphalt, carpet, clay,
hybrid clay, artificial clay, concrete, grass or artificial grass (as defined

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 in the current version of the “ITF approved tennis balls, classified
surfaces & recognised courts: a guide to products and test methods”).
A Tie/Event may not be played on any other surface type except by
mutual agreement between the two Nations competing in the Tie and
subject to the approval of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

29.1.2 Unless otherwise approved by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee, for
all Ties and Events in the Competition, the court surface must be of a
type used in a Grand Slam tournament or in a minimum of three WTA
Tour tournaments (each at a level of WTA International or higher) held
in the year prior to the Tie.

29.1.3 For all Ties in the Finals Week, Qualifiers, and Play-offs that are played
on hard courts, the court surface must be an ITF classified surface
product listed in the ITF Approved Tennis Balls, Classified Surfaces &
Recognised Courts. For all Regional Group Events it is recommended
that the court surface be an ITF classified surface product.

29.1.4 Temporary surfaces:

29.1.4.1 In the event that a Home/Host Nation proposes to play a Tie

on any court surface laid on a temporary basis, the
Home/Host Nation must notify the ITF and the Visiting
Nation/participating Nation(s) of such proposal no more than
seven days after the Questionnaire Deadline or Host
Application Deadline (as applicable). Such notification must
include the name of the proposed court installer and must
provide sufficient detail as to the proposed surface type, its
component and the method of installation and construction.

29.1.4.2 The ITF will confirm in writing to the Home/Host Nation

whether or not it approves the proposed temporary surface
and court installer. If the ITF does not approve the temporary
surface and/or court installer, the Home/Host Nation and/or
the proposed court installer may appeal the ITF's decision to
the Billie Jean King Cup Committee. The Billie Jean King Cup
Committee's decision will be communicated to the parties in
writing and will be final and binding.

29.1.5 Carpet (not permitted for Finals Week or Qualifiers):

29.1.5.1 Subject to compliance with Regulation 29.1.2 above, if a Play-

off or Group Event is to be played on carpet, the Home/Host
Nation must inform the ITF and the participating Nations
about the type of carpet to be used and the type of base on
which the carpet is to be laid.

29.1.5.2 A carpet surface (whether synthetic or other) may not be laid

on a temporary basis if a Tie is held outdoors.

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29.2 Court Pace Rating

29.2.1 The pace of the courts to be used in the Competition, excluding grass
and clay surfaces, must have a measured Court Pace Rating between
24 and 50 (inclusive) when using the Tie ball. Where practicable, Court
Pace Ratings will be confirmed and approved by the ITF in advance of
the Tie. Otherwise, all testing to determine Court Pace Ratings will be
conducted onsite.

29.2.2 If on-site testing establishes that the match court does not comply with
the required Court Pace Rating, the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may
impose the following penalties on the Home Nation:

29.2.2.1 reduction of Billie Jean King Cup Ranking Points;

29.2.2.2 a fine;

29.2.2.3 withholding all or part of any payments to the Nation under

Schedule 2, Article 90;

29.2.2.4 forfeiture of Choice of Ground on the subsequent occasion(s)

when the Nation would otherwise be entitled to choose, to
apply either generally and/or to the next time(s) the Nation in
question would otherwise be entitled to Choice of Ground
against the Visiting Nation;

29.2.2.5 relegation to a lower division for the next edition of the Billie
Jean King Cup competition;

29.2.2.6 disqualification from the Competition and/or ineligibility for

future editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition; and/or

29.2.2.7 an order to pay financial compensation to the Visiting Nation.

29.3 Court covers/water removal for outdoor courts

29.3.1 Court covers for outdoor clay and grass courts:

29.3.1.1 In the Finals Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs, high quality court
covers with the appropriate water drainage adequate for
either clay or grass courts (whichever is applicable) must be
provided for all outdoor Ties, and must be available at least
eight days before the first day of the Tie.

29.3.1.2 In the Regional Group Events, court covers are

recommended for clay and grass courts.

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 29.3.2 Water removal equipment for outdoor hard courts:

29.3.2.1 When a Tie is played on a hard court, appropriate

equipment/squeezers must be provided to remove water
from the court.

29.4 Artificial Lighting

29.4.1 Play is allowed with artificial lighting outdoors or indoors provided that:

29.4.1.1 there is (evenly distributed over the match court surface) a

minimum of (i) 1,200 lux per square metre for Ties in the Finals
Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs and (ii) 1,000 lux per square
metre for all other Ties/Events; and

29.4.1.2 there are practice facilities with similar lighting to the match
court available for both participating Nations.

29.4.2 All light measurements are to be taken one metre above the playing
surface.

29.4.3 The Referee will determine when it is appropriate to turn on artificial

lighting on outdoor courts.

29.5 Match court lines and markings

29.5.1 The lines on courts (other than grass courts) must be marked with paint
(or other similar substance), tapes of linen (or other similar material), or
metal painted white. Grass courts must be marked with chalk or paint.

29.5.2 A court marked for doubles with a doubles net may be used for singles
matches if it is properly equipped with singles sticks.

29.6 Dimensions

29.6.1 The overall court area must be rectangular in shape.

29.6.2 Unless otherwise approved by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee:

29.6.2.1 for Ties in the Finals Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs, there
must be a space behind each baseline of not less than 8.23
metres (27 feet) and at the sides of not less than 4.57 metres
(15 feet);

29.6.2.2 for Regional Group Events, there must be a space behind

each baseline of not less than 6.40 metres (21 feet) and at the
sides of not less than 3.66 metres (12 feet).

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 29.6.3 The chairs of the Line Umpires may be placed at the back and the sides
of the court within the above minimum distances provided they do not
protrude into the area by more than 0.914 metres (3 feet).

29.7 Minimum height to the ceiling

29.7.1 Unless otherwise approved by the Billie Jean King Cup Committee
there must be a clear space from the court surface to the ceiling
(measured at the net) of not less than:

29.7.1.1 12 metres for Ties in the Finals Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs;
and

29.7.1.2 9 metres for Regional Group Events.

29.8 Application to vary court requirements

29.8.1 No exemptions will be permitted from the requirements set out in

Regulations 29.1 to 29.3.

29.8.2 The requirements in Regulations 29.4 to 29.7 may be varied only with
the prior approval of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee. The
Home/Host Nation must apply for such approval no later than the
Questionnaire Deadline or Host Application Deadline (as applicable).

29.9 No changes to courts during Tie/Event without Referee consent

29.9.1 From the date the Referee arrives onsite for the Tie/Event until the Tie
is over, the surface of the court(s) and/or court surrounds cannot be
changed without the Referee's consent.

29.10 Consequences if match court(s) not playable

29.10.1 Prior to or during a Tie/Event, if the Referee determines that the match
court(s) is/are not (or will not be) playable for any reason at the
scheduled start time of play or at any point during the Tie/Event, he may:

29.10.1.1 call off the match, Tie and/or Event;

29.10.1.2 postpone the start time of the match, Tie and/or Event (if he
believes that a playable match court may be available within
a reasonable time); and/or

29.10.1.3 reschedule the order of play.

29.10.2 If the Referee calls off a match, Tie and/or Event under Regulation
29.10.1 so in circumstances where in their opinion the Home/Host
Nation (or any court supplier/installer it engaged) was at fault for failing
to provide a playable match court in accordance with any of the
requirements in Regulations 29.1 to 29.7 (except for Regulation 29.2):

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 29.10.2.1 for Qualifier Ties and Play-off Ties, the Home Nation will be
deemed to have forfeited the match and/or Tie and the
Referee will declare the Visiting Nation the winner of the
match and/or Tie (however, the Referee must obtain the
approval of the Executive Director or their designee for such
forfeit);

29.10.2.2 for Regional Group Events, the Host Nation must reschedule
the match, Tie and/or Event in accordance with the
instructions of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee; and

29.10.2.3 in addition to the above, on application by the ITF, the ITF

Internal Adjudication Panel may also impose any penalties on
the Home/Host Nation as it sees fit in accordance with
Regulation 74.

29.10.3 For the avoidance of doubt, bad weather or other unavoidable

hindrance would not constitute a reason for the Referee to award a
match and/or Tie to the Visiting Nation or for the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel to penalise the Home/Host Nation.

29.11 Availability of match and practice courts

29.11.1 The Referee will be responsible for the allocation (at their discretion) of
match and practice courts at all times before and during the Tie/Event.

29.11.2 For Regional Group Events:

29.11.2.1 All of the singles matches in a Tie must be played on the

same court.

29.11.2.2 The Referee may transfer a doubles match to a different

court.

29.11.3 The Home Nation in Qualifier and Play-off Ties must make match and
practice courts available as follows:

29.11.3.1 Indoor courts:

(a) The match court must be available for practice at least

three days before the Tie is due to start.

(b) One indoor practice court of exactly the same surface

as, and in close proximity to, the match court must be
freely available to both Nations during the three days
before the Tie is due to start and during the Tie.

(c) The Home Nation may arrange to have only the match
court available for both practice and the Tie, in which

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 case the Visiting Nation will have priority in the
practice schedule.

(d) If hard court is the selected playing surface, and

provided two indoor practice courts of exactly the
same surface as, and in close proximity to, the match
court are freely available to both Nations during the
three days before the Tie, the Home Nation may
arrange to have the match court available for practice
a minimum of two days before the Tie is due to start.

29.11.3.2 Outdoor courts:

(a) The match court must be available for practice at least

three days before the Tie is due to start.

(b) One practice court of exactly the same surface as, and
in close proximity to, the match court must be freely
available to both Nations during the four days before
the Tie is due to start and during the period of the Tie.

29.11.3.3 In the case of a temporary clay court, unless otherwise

approved by the ITF, construction of the court must begin at
least four days before the first day of practice in the Tie/Event
(for example, if the court must be ready at 9.00am (local time)
on Tuesday, then construction must start at the latest on the
Friday morning of the week prior to the Tie).

29.11.3.4 All courts required for practice under Regulations 29.11.3.1

and 29.11.3.2 must be ready by no later than 9.00am on the
indicated day and be in a condition suitable for competitive
play, as determined by the Referee.

29.11.3.5 All practice sessions onsite during the week of a Tie will
remain open. The court area will be restricted to the Nations,
Team Members, Officials, and any other person authorised
by the Referee.

29.11.4 For Regional Group Events, the ITF will set out the requirements for the
match court(s) and the recommended number of practice courts in the
Hosting Requirements. A Host Nation must confirm the arrangements
for match/practice courts in its Application to Host Form, which will be
subject to the approval of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

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30. Balls

30.1 Ball types

30.1.1 Subject to the applicable Court Pace Rating under Regulation 29.2, the
following types of balls may be used in the following circumstances:

Court Pace Rating in Type of ball permitted

Tie/Event
Slow (≤29) Type 1 or 2
Medium (30-44) Type 2
Fast (≥45) Type 2 or 3

Altitude where Tie/Event held Type of ball permitted

Less than 1,219 m above sea Type specified for Court Pace
level Rating, as above
1,219m or higher above sea Types specified for High Altitude,
level as described in Appendix I of the
Rules of Tennis

30.1.2 The type of ball to be used in a Tie/Event will be selected by:

Finals Week The ITF

Qualifiers and Play-offs The Home Nation (save if
Regulation 28.2.5 applies)
Groups The Host Nation

30.1.3 Each Home/Host Nation must seek the ITF's approval for its choice of
ball by no later than (respectively) the Questionnaire Deadline or the
Host Application Deadline.

30.2 Consequences for use of unauthorised balls

30.2.1 If any Home/Host Nation uses a type of ball during a Tie/Event that is
not one of the types of balls approved by the ITF, or that is otherwise
not suitable for play (e.g., it is too soft):

30.2.1.1 the Referee has the power to (i) require that approved balls
be used and postpone the start time of a match, Tie and/or
Event, as necessary (if practicable in the circumstances), or
(ii) continue match play with the unauthorised balls (provided
that they are suitable for play); and

30.2.1.2 on application by the ITF, the Internal Adjudication Panel may

impose any penalties as it sees fit in accordance with
Regulation 74 (regardless of the Referee's decision under
Regulation 30.2.1.1).

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30.3 Change of Balls

30.3.1 For Ties in the Finals Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs, in each match the
balls must be replaced with six new balls after the first seven games
and after each subsequent nine games, unless both Captains and the
Referee agree otherwise.

30.3.2 For Regional Group I events, in each match the balls must be replaced
with four new balls after the first seven games and after each
subsequent nine games.

30.3.3 For Regional Groups II and III, in each match the balls must be replaced
with four new balls after the first nine games and after each subsequent
11 games.

31. Language for calling score

31.1 The official language for calling the score is English. In each Tie, the participating
Nations and the Referee may mutually agree upon a second language to be
used by the Chair Umpire in calling the score. Failing such agreement, only the
English language will be used.

32. Visas

32.1 The Home/Host Nation must:

32.1.1 advise the participating Nations of any requirements for visa

applications when notifying them of arrangements for the Tie/Event;

32.1.2 give every assistance to ITF personnel, Tie/Event personnel, Officials

and Nations participating in the Tie/Event in obtaining any necessary
visas;

32.1.3 facilitate the visa application process by providing any necessary

documentation or other information in a timely manner;

32.1.4 ensure that visas are issued 14 days before the Monday of the week of
the Tie/Event to a minimum of 15 people nominated by the Nation(s),
and to all ITF personnel, Tie/Event personnel and Officials attending the
Tie/Event (provided in each case that the individual in question has met
the requirements to obtain a visa).

32.2 For the Finals Week, the ITF or the Finals Week Organiser shall:

32.2.1 advise the participating Nations of any requirements for visa

applications when notifying them of arrangements for the Finals Week;

32.2.2 give every assistance to Officials and Nations participating in the Finals
Week in obtaining any necessary visas;

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 32.2.3 facilitate the visa application process by providing any necessary
documentation or other information in a timely manner;

32.2.4 ensure that visas are issued 14 working days before the Monday of the
Finals Week (provided in each case that the individual in question has
met the requirements to obtain a visa).

32.3 Each Nation participating in a Tie/Event is responsible for completing the

requirements for visa applications, and complying with any timings notified to
them. Failure to do so may result in visas not being issued in sufficient time,
which shall not be the responsibility of the Home/Host Nation or Finals Week
Organiser.

33. Media

33.1 Suitable arrangements must be made for press and media, in accordance with
the Hosting Manual.

34. Security

34.1 The Home/Host Nation must:

34.1.1 plan and implement a comprehensive Security Plan that:

34.1.1.1 ensures, as far as is reasonably practicable, the health, safety,

security and welfare of all members of the participating
Nations, ITF personnel and contractors and any Officials, at
all times, from arrival in the country or territory of the
Tie/Event until departure from the country or territory of the
Tie/Event or 24 hours after the conclusion of the Tie/Event,
whichever is the earlier;

34.1.1.2 ensures, as far as reasonably practicable, the health, safety,

security and welfare of all persons attending the Tie/Event in
any capacity; and

34.1.1.3 applies to each Tie/Event venue (including, without limitation,

practice, match and Official Function venues), and any official
hotel, facilities, and transportation organised by the
Home/Host Nation and/or the ITF;

34.1.2 provide a duly completed Security Questionnaire and (if requested)

Security Plan to the ITF by the deadline specified by the ITF, and any
further documents or information as may requested by the ITF from time
to time;

34.1.3 comply with all security, health and safety laws, regulations and
guidelines applicable to the holding of an event in the location of the
Tie/Event;

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 34.1.4 liaise with any and all relevant governmental or quasi-governmental
authorities and law enforcement agencies concerning safety and
security around the delivery of the Tie/Event and the implementation of
the Security Plan;

34.1.5 comply with any Security Guidelines or special requests that the ITF
may issue/make from time to time; and

34.1.6 notify the ITF about any specific security risk at or in connection with
the Tie/Event of which it is advised.

34.2 Request for special security arrangements by a participating Nation:

34.2.1 Where special circumstances apply to a particular Tie/Event, no later

than 14 days prior to the Tie/Event a participating Nation may request
that the Home/Host Nation take into account the need for specific
security arrangements. Should that participating Nation attend with its
own security personnel, it must identify such personnel to (and they
must liaise with) the Home/Host Nation’s Security Officer.

35. Insurance

35.1 In addition to the insurance requirements set out at Regulation 15, each
Home/Host Nation must:

35.1.1 take out and maintain suitable public and product liability insurance
policy that is compliant with local laws and regulations and that, at a
minimum, covers claims made for damage to third party property and/or
death/injury caused to people at the Tie/Event. “ITF Ltd and ITF
Licensing (UK) Ltd” must be named as additional insured parties on the
policy;

35.1.2 take out and maintain all other compulsory insurances that are required
by local law or regulation, e.g. employer's liability (workers
compensation), automobile, etc; and

35.1.3 ensure that all venues, training facilities, etc, for the Tie/Event have
appropriate insurance cover in place, including for material damage,
business interruption, and public liability.

35.2 Upon request by the ITF, the Nation must provide a copy of the above insurance
policies.

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 H. TEAM NOMINATIONS

36. Team nominations

36.1 Each participating Nation must provide its team nominations in indicative order
of merit (determined in accordance with Regulation 36.2) to the ITF no later than
the applicable deadline set out in the table below (Team Nomination Deadline):

Finals Week 28 days before the Monday of the week of the

Event
Qualifiers and Play- 28 days before the first day of the Tie
offs
Groups I-III 28 days before the Monday of the week of the
Event

36.2 The order of merit of Players will be determined (and the indicative order of merit
included at the team nomination will be amended) in accordance with the
following:

36.2.1 the world computer singles rankings accepted by the ITF (protected
rankings are not used) and published as follows:

36.2.1.1 for the Finals Week, the singles rankings published on the
Monday prior to the Finals Week; or

36.2.1.2 for the Qualifiers and Play-offs, the singles rankings

published on the Monday of the week of the Tie; or

36.2.1.3 for Regional Groups, the singles rankings published on the

Monday prior to the week of the commencement of the
Regional Group Event; or

36.2.2 if the Players do not have world computer singles rankings, their
national ranking; or

36.2.3 if the Players do not have a national ranking (or their National
Association has no national ranking system), their ranking according to
their Captain.

36.3 The team nominations must include the following number of Players/Captains,
nominated in order of merit (determined in accordance with Regulation 36.2),
without specifying which Players will play singles/doubles:

Finals Week A playing Captain and three to four Players; or

A non-playing Captain and four to five Players.

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 Qualifiers and Play- A playing Captain and three to four Players; or
offs A non-playing Captain and four to five Players.
Groups I-III A playing Captain and two to four Players; or
A non-playing Captain and three to five Players.

36.4 Only Players nominated in accordance with this Regulation 36 (or changed in
accordance with Regulation 37) may be selected to play in the singles and
doubles matches of the relevant Tie/Event.

36.5 Upon request by the ITF, a Nation must provide evidence to support the rankings
assigned to its Players.

36.6 A Nation may nominate different Players and/or Captains for the Finals Week,
Qualifiers, Play-offs and Regional Group Events.

37. Changes to team nominations

37.1 Team nominations may only be changed in the following circumstances:

37.1.1 Player nominations may be changed at any time prior to the applicable
Team Nomination Deadline.

37.1.2 After the applicable Team Nomination Deadline:

37.1.2.1 a maximum of three nominated Players may be changed up

to 11.00am (local time at the Event) the day before the round
robin match play is scheduled to start for the Finals Week;

37.1.2.2 a maximum of three nominated Players may be changed up

to one hour before the Tie Draw (for Qualifier and Play-off
Ties); and

37.1.2.3 a maximum of two nominated Players may be changed up to

11.00am (local time at the Event) the day before the round
robin match play is scheduled to start for the Regional Groups
Events.

For the avoidance of doubt, adding (rather than replacing) a nominated

Player (e.g. adding a fifth player when only four were nominated
previously) before this deadline constitutes a change of nomination.

37.1.3 The nomination of a non-playing Captain may be changed at any time

before the Nation's first match in the Tie/Event.

37.1.4 Notwithstanding Regulation 37.1.2, for the Finals Week, if following the
start of play in that week, three or more Players are, in the Referee’s
opinion incapacitated by illness or injury and are unable to play during

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 the Finals Week, the Billie Jean King Cup Committee may permit the
Nation to change one or more of those withdrawn Players. Save where
the Referee considers that there is an obvious injury or illness, before
the Referee makes a decision as to the fitness of a Player, the Player
must undergo an examination by the Independent Doctor, who must
complete the “ITF Medical Certification” form. The Billie Jean King Cup
Committee shall have discretion to impose conditions as it sees fit, and
prior to making its decision must consult with the Referee and the
Tournament Director.

38. Notice of changes to team nominations

38.1 Any changes to team nominations:

38.1.1 made before the Referee arrives onsite at the Tie/Event must be notified
by the Nation to the ITF, and then the ITF will notify the other Nation(s)
participating in the Tie/Event;

38.1.2 made after the Referee arrives onsite at the Tie/Event must be notified
by the Nation to the Referee, and the Referee will notify the Captain(s)
of the other Nation(s) participating in the Tie/Event.

39. Replacement of nominated Captain

39.1 If the nominated Captain is unable to fulfil their duties on court, he may only be
replaced by one of the Nation's nominated Players. The replacement Captain
will sit on the court.

I. PLAYER SELECTIONS

40. Notification of selection of singles and doubles Players

40.1 Subject to Regulation 41, the Captain may select any of the nominated Players
to play singles and/or doubles.

40.2 Each Captain must give to the Referee the names of their two singles Players in
order of merit (see Regulation 36.2) and the names of their two doubles Players
by the applicable deadline set out in the table below (Player Selection
Deadline):

Finals Week No later than one hour before the scheduled start
time of each Tie those Players are playing in (both for
round robin and knock-out rounds)

Qualifiers and Play- No later than the relevant Tie Draw

offs

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 Regional Groups No later than one hour before the scheduled start of
play each day during the Event

40.3 Of the two singles Players for each Nation, for purposes of determining order of
play, the Player with the higher ranking will be referred to as 'number one' and
the Player with the lower ranking will be referred to as 'number two'.

41. Changes to Player selections

41.1 First and second singles matches:

41.1.1 Subject to Regulation 41.4, a Captain may not change their selection of
Players for the first and second singles matches after the Player
Selection Deadline.

41.2 Third and fourth singles matches (applies only to the Qualifiers and Play-offs):

41.2.1 A Captain may change the selection of Players for the third and fourth
singles matches, provided that (i) any substitute Player is selected from
among the Players nominated for the Tie who has not competed in the
first or second singles matches; and (ii) he gives the Referee notice of
such change no later than:

41.2.1.1 for the third singles match, notice is given to the Referee at
least one (1) hour before the scheduled start of play of the
third singles match; and

41.2.1.2 for the fourth singles match, no later than 10 minutes after
completion of the third singles match.

41.3 Doubles match:

41.3.1 A Captain may change the selection of Players for the doubles match,
provided that (i) he gives the Referee notice of such change no later
than the relevant deadline set out below, and (ii) any substitute Player
is selected from among the Players nominated for the Tie.

Finals Week No later than 15 minutes after the

completion of the preceding singles
match.

Qualifiers and Play-offs No later than 15 minutes after the

completion of the preceding singles
match.

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 Regional Groups No later than 15 minutes after the
completion of the preceding singles
match.

41.4 Changes of Players for disciplinary reasons or due to illness, accident or other
unavoidable hindrance:

41.4.1 Any selected Player who has been withdrawn by the Captain for
disciplinary reasons may only be replaced with the permission of the
Referee. Any substitute permitted by the Referee must be selected from
among the Players nominated for the Tie/Event. The withdrawn Player
may not compete thereafter in the Tie/Event.

41.4.2 If, in the Referee’s opinion (subject to Regulation 41.4.3), a Player is

incapacitated by illness, injury or other unavoidable hindrance, the
Referee may permit the replacement of that Player (and the replacement
of the Player's doubles partner) from among the Players nominated for
that Tie/Event. A Player who has withdrawn from the first or second
singles matches under this Regulation may be selected for the doubles
match and/or for the third or fourth singles match.

41.4.3 Save where the Referee considers that there is an obvious injury or
illness, before the Referee makes a decision as to the fitness of a Player,
the Player must undergo an examination by the Independent Doctor,
who must complete the “ITF Medical Certification” form. This Regulation
applies to a Referee's decision (i) to replace a Player on grounds of
illness/injury, and (ii) to permit a Player to return to play after being
replaced due to illness/injury.

42. Referee power to vary Change of Selection Deadlines

42.1 In case of bad weather or other unavoidable circumstances onsite, the Referee
may vary the Change of Selection Deadlines.

43. Notification of Player selections

43.1 Any notice by a Captain under Regulation 41 must be given to the Referee in
writing by the applicable deadline. The Referee will inform the Captain of the
other participating Nation(s) as soon as practicable.

J. PRE-TIE EVENTS

44. Captains' Meeting

44.1 The Referee may call a Captains' Meeting for the Semi-Finals and/or Final. The
Referee will call a Captains' Meeting for all other Ties/Events in the Competition.

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44.2 A Captains' Meeting (if held) must take place by no later than the day before the
first match in the Event, or the day before the Semi-Final or Final (if applicable),
unless otherwise directed by the Referee).

44.3 Captains (whether playing or non-playing) must attend (on time) any Captains'
Meeting concerning their Tie/Event called by the Referee.

44.4 During a Captain's Meeting, the Referee and the Captains will discuss the
arrangements for the Tie/Event, and the Captains must each sign a statement of
arrangements to be made for the Tie/Event and the Official Functions.

45. Pre-Draw Press Conference

45.1 A Pre-Draw Press Conference must be held at least 24 hours before the relevant
Tie Draw for Qualifier and Play-offs.

46. Pre-Tie Function

46.1 A Pre-Tie Function may be organised by the ITF or the Finals Week Organiser
delegate(s) for the Finals Week.

47. Tie/Event Draw

47.1 Unless specified otherwise by the ITF, the Tie/Event Draw must take place by
the applicable deadline set out in the table below.

Qualifiers and Play- The Tie Draw must take place on the day prior to the
offs first match in the Tie, and at least 24 hours before the
start of play.

Regional Groups The Event Draw must take place following the Captains’
Meeting unless decided otherwise by the ITF.

48. Post-Draw Press Conference

48.1 A Post-Draw Press Conference must be held immediately after the Tie Draw,
save in the case of Regional Group Events.

49. Official Dinner

49.1 An Official Dinner must be organised for the Qualifiers and Play-off ties.

49.2 An Official Dinner may be organised for round robin Events (including the Finals
Week Round Robin and Regional Groups).

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 K. PLAYING SCHEDULE

50. Start and end of play

50.1 The start and end of play must be arranged so that it is possible for play to be
completed each day under reasonable conditions. Scheduling will take into
account the best interests of the Nations to the extent possible, providing it does
not jeopardise the fairness of scheduling and the completion of the Tie/Event
(and this will override the specific times currently stated in Regulation 50.2).

50.2 For Qualifier and Play-off Ties:

50.2.1 There must be a minimum of 20 hours before the start time of play on
the first day and the scheduled start time of play on the second day.

50.2.2 There must be six hours of daylight for play outdoors on the first day of
play (irrespective of surface) and eight hours of daylight for the second
day of play.

50.2.3 If artificial light will be used, or if the Tie is held indoors, the first match
on the first day of the Tie must start no later than 6.00pm and the first
match on the second day must start no later than 4.00pm.

50.3 For Regional Group Events, the Host Nation must propose playing start times in
the Host Application Form, which is subject to the approval of the ITF.

50.4 Changes to play start and end times:

50.4.1 The Referee may amend the scheduled start and end times of play (in
consultation with the ITF) to ensure play will be completed under
reasonable conditions, save that the Referee is not required to consult
with the ITF when play is rescheduled due to bad weather.

50.4.2 The start times for play may be varied by the ITF in consultation with
relevant commercial partners in order to accommodate any television
or other agreements. For the Finals Week, this will be agreed between
the Tournament Director and the Referee. If the Tie/Event is being
hosted by a Home/Host Nation, the ITF will first consult with the
Home/Host Nation, and will give full consideration to factors important
to the success of the Tie within the Home/Host Nation.

51. Interval between matches

51.1 Unless decided otherwise by the Referee, and subject to Regulation 51.2, singles
matches will be scheduled as follows:

51.1.1 for the Finals Week:

51.1.1.1 singles matches will follow each other directly; and

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 51.1.1.2 there shall be a maximum interval of 30 minutes between any
singles and doubles matches played on the same day.

51.1.2 for Qualifiers, Play-offs and Regional Group Events:

51.1.2.1 there shall be an interval of 20 minutes between any two

singles matches played on the same day; and

51.1.2.2 there shall be an interval of 30 minutes between any singles

and doubles matches played on the same day.

51.2 If a Player is required to play two matches in the same day because of a change
of schedule (for example bad weather or other unavoidable circumstances), the
Referee may extend the interval between two matches (notwithstanding
Regulation 51.1) to give the Player a longer rest period, provided that the interval
between the two matches does not exceed two hours (with the maximum time
to be afforded only in exceptional circumstances).

52. Persons permitted on court

52.1 No person other than the Players/Captains competing in the match, the Officials
officiating the match and the ball persons may be on court during the course of
a match without the Referee's permission.

53. Captain's role on court

53.1 The Captain will sit on the court beside the chair of their team. They may not
move away from that area. They may talk to their team, to the Chair Umpire and
to the Referee. They may not talk to any Line Umpire.

54. Medical and toilet breaks

54.1 Schedule 5 sets out the conditions for medical and toilet breaks during a match.

L. HOW A TIE/EVENT IS DECIDED

55. Qualifiers and Play-offs (Home & Away format)

55.1 Order of play

55.1.1 Subject to Regulations 55.1.2 and 55.1.3, the order of play will be:

Day 1:
1. first singles match (number one v number two; or vice
versa depending on the Tie Draw)
2. second singles match (reverse singles)
Day 2:

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 3. third singles match (number one v number one)

4. fourth singles match (number two v number two)

5. doubles match

55.1.2 The order of play will be determined by the Tie Draw. The names of the
four selected singles Players will be placed in the Tie Draw and one
Player's name will be drawn. The Player whose name is drawn will play
in the first singles match against the Player with the opposite ranking
(i.e. if the Player drawn is ranked number one for her Nation, she will play
the Player ranked number two for the opposing Nation; if the Player
drawn is ranked number two for her Nation, she will play the Player
ranked number one for the opposing Nation).

55.1.3 The Referee may change the order of the doubles match. However, prior
to making such a decision, the Referee must endeavour to obtain the
approval of the Executive Director.

55.2 Scoring

55.2.1 The Nation that wins the majority of matches in the Tie will be declared
the winner of the Tie.

55.3 Dead match policy

55.3.1 If the third singles match is decisive, the fourth singles match will not be
played and the fifth (dead) doubles match will be played instead.

55.3.2 If the fourth singles match is decisive, the fifth match (doubles) will not
be played unless both Nations and the Referee agree.

55.3.3 If the fourth match is not completed (due to injury, etc), the Referee may
require the Nations to play the fifth match.

55.3.4 Any dead doubles match played pursuant to this Regulation 55.3 will be
played to the best of three sets, with a 10-point match tie break in the
third set and according to the No-Ad scoring system set out in the Rules
of Tennis.

55.3.5 The Referee will make all decisions relating to the implementation of this
Regulation.

56. Regional Groups

56.1 Order of play

56.1.1 The order of play for each Tie in the Event will be, over one day:

1. first singles match (number two v number two)

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3. doubles match

56.2 Scoring

56.2.1 The Nation that wins the majority of the matches in the Tie will be
declared the winner of that Tie and awarded one point.

56.2.2 When a result has been obtained after the singles matches, the doubles
match must still be played to obtain the full score, unless the Referee
decides that it not practicable due to an unavoidable hindrance. When
a knock-out format is used, where a result has been obtained after the
singles matches the Referee may decide to cancel the doubles match.

56.2.3 The final standings in each group shall be determined by the following
count-back calculation (i.e. determined by the first of the following
methods that applies, following the order set out below):

56.2.3.1 Greatest number of points.

56.2.3.2 If two Nations are tied with an equal number of points, those
Nations’ head-to-head result shall determine final standings.

56.2.3.3 If three or more Nations are tied with an equal number of

points, then the following order applies:

(a) any Nation that has not played in all Ties in its round
robin group is automatically eliminated;

(b) highest percentage of matches won;

(c) highest percentage of sets won from all matches

played;

(d) highest percentage of games won from all matches

played; then finally

(e) the Nations' positions on the Billie Jean King Cup

Nations Ranking on the Monday of the week of the
Event.

56.2.3.4 The count-back calculation in Regulation 56.2.3.3 will continue

until only two Nations remain tied, at which point the tie
between those two Nations will be broken by their head-to-
head result.

56.2.4 In the event that a Nation withdraws from the Event prior to completing
all of the Ties in its round robin group, any points earned against the
withdrawing Nation will not be counted in the count-back calculation.
(For example, if Nation A beats Nation B, where the former has not yet

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 played Nation C, and Nation B withdraws, the score from the match
between Nation A and B will not be included in the count-back
calculation).

56.2.5 The ITF will announce the format for determining the overall winner of
the Event in advance of the Event. The ITF may determine the format at
its discretion. The possible formats include:

56.2.5.1 The winner is based on the Nation that has the greatest
number of points following the round robin, determined in
accordance with the count-back calculation in Regulation
56.2.3.

56.2.5.2 The round robin is followed by a play-off between the

winners or other top-placed finishers (as specified by the ITF)
of each round robin group.

57. Finals Week

57.1 Schedule

57.1.1 The ITF shall determine the schedule of play for the Finals Week.
Decisions regarding the schedule are not appealable.

57.2 Order of play

57.2.1 The order of play for each Tie in the Finals Week will be over one day
as follows:

1. first singles match (number two v number two)

2. second singles match (number one v number one)
3. doubles match

57.3 Scoring – Finals Week Round Robin

57.3.1 The Nation that wins the majority of the matches in a Tie will be declared
the winner of the Tie and awarded one point.

57.3.2 Where a result has been obtained after the singles matches, the
doubles match must still be played to obtain the full score, unless the
Referee decides that is not practicable due to an unavoidable
hindrance. Doubles matches shall be played to the best of three sets
with No-Ad scoring and if the match reaches one set all, the third set
will be played as a match tie-break (10 points).

57.3.3 The final standings in each group shall be determined by the following
count-back calculation (i.e. determined by the first of the following
methods that applies, following the order set out below):

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 57.3.3.1 greatest number of points;

57.3.3.2 If two Nations are tied with an equal number of points, those
Nations’ head-to-head result shall determine final standings;

57.3.3.3 if three or more Nations are tied, then the following order
applies:

(a) any Nation that has not played the other two Nations
in its round robin group is automatically eliminated;

(b) highest percentage of matches won;

(c) highest percentage of sets won;

(d) highest percentage of games won; then finally

(e) the Nations’ positions on the Billie Jean King Cup

Nations Ranking of the Monday of the week of the
Finals Week.

57.3.3.4 As soon as the count-back calculation in Regulation 57.3.3.2

produces one superior Nation (first place) or one inferior
Nation (third place), and the two remaining Nations are tied,
the tie between those two Nations will be broken by their
head-to-head result.

57.3.4 In the event that a Nation withdraws from the Finals Week prior to
completing all of the Ties in its round robin group, any points earned
against the withdrawing Nation will not be counted in the count-back
calculation. (For example, if Nation A beats Nation B, where the former
has not yet played Nation C, and Nation B withdraws, the score from the
match between Nation A and B will not be included in the count-back
calculation).

57.4 Dead match policy for Finals Week Round Robin

57.4.1 All matches in the Finals Week Round Robin must be played, except if
called off due to an unavoidable hindrance where a result in the Tie has
already been obtained.

57.5 Scoring – Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds

57.5.1 In the Semi-Final and Final Ties, the Nation that wins the majority of
matches in the Tie will be declared the winner of the Tie.

57.5.2 The doubles match for the Semi-Final will be played to the best of three
sets with No-Ad scoring and if the match reaches one set all, the third
set shall be played as a match tie break (10 points).

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 57.5.3 The doubles match for the Final will be played will be played to the best
of three tie-break sets with No-Ad scoring.

57.6 Dead match policy for Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds

57.6.1 In the Semi-Finals, if the second match is decisive, the doubles match
shall not be played unless both Nations and the Referee agree to play.

57.6.2 In the Final, if the second singles match is decisive, the doubles match
will not be played. The Closing Ceremony and Trophy presentation will
take place immediately after the second singles match.

58. Consequences if play called off due to bad weather or other unavoidable
hindrance or circumstances

58.1 Where play is called off due to bad weather or any other unavoidable hindrance:

58.1.1 if a result has been obtained, Nations are not required to complete the
Tie unless decided otherwise by the Referee.

58.1.2 if a result has not been obtained:

58.1.2.1 Nations must stay and play for two further days if necessary
to conclude the Tie. If the Tie has not been concluded after
those two days, every effort must be made to conclude the
Tie on a further third or fourth day.

58.1.2.2 If a Player’s other commitments make it impossible for her to

stay longer than two days after the initially-scheduled
completion date, then the Referee will postpone the Tie. The
Billie Jean King Cup Committee will then notify the two
Nations concerned of the new date by which the Tie must be
played and concluded.

58.1.2.3 Failure to conclude a Tie as provided in this Regulation 58.1.2

will render one or both Nations liable to be defaulted.

58.2 Consequences if play called off due to the other unavoidable circumstances:

58.2.1 Where play is interrupted due to circumstances outside the Host/Home

Nation’s control, including without limitation, on-site exposure to Covid-
19, or government decree, the Referee, in consultation with the ITF
Executive, may call off a Tie and/or Event.

58.2.2 Where the Referee cancels a Tie and/or Event pursuant to Regulation
58.2.1:

58.2.2.1 if a result has been obtained, Nations are not required to

complete the Tie and/or Event.

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 58.2.2.2 if a result has not been obtained, the Referee will postpone
the Tie. The Billie Jean King Cup Committee will then notify
the two Nations concerned of the new date by which the Tie
must be played and concluded.

59. Scoring if match is a walk-over or started and not completed

59.1 If a match is a walk-over (i.e. a player defaults before play is started), the score
must be recorded as 6-0, 6-0.

59.2 If a match is started but not completed, the full score must be recorded. (For
example, if Player A leads over Player B by 6-1, 4-3 when Player B is injured and
unable to continue. Player A’s victory must be recorded as 6-1, 6-3).

60. Default in the event of a no-show

60.1 If after the ITF has approved the arrangements made for playing a Tie/Event, a
Nation fails to send a team to compete in a Tie/Event:

60.1.1 it will be defaulted from the Tie;

60.1.2 it will be defaulted from the remainder of the Event, unless decided
otherwise by the Referee;

60.1.3 it will be defaulted from the remainder of the Competition, unless

decided otherwise by the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel;

60.1.4 it may, on application by the ITF, be subject to a fine imposed by the ITF
Internal Adjudication Panel;

60.1.5 (for a No Show in the Finals Week or a Home & Away tie) it will be liable
for all reasonable expenses incurred by the ITF and the other Nation(s)
participating in the Tie/Event up to the date when notice of default was
received by the ITF (as determined by the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel);

60.1.6 it will not be eligible to participate in the next one or more editions of
the Billie Jean King Cup competition in the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel’s discretion; and

60.1.7 (for a No Show in the Finals Week) it may be relegated to a lower group
for the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition that it
participates in.

60.2 Any claim for reasonable expenses under this Regulation must be made within
two months of the date fixed for the conclusion of the Tie/Event. In the event of
disagreement, the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel will determine the amount of
reasonable expenses to be paid by the defaulting Nation.

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60.3 The defaulting Nation will be allowed one month from the date of the notification
to pay the reasonable expenses and fine (if applicable). It will not be eligible to
participate in any future edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition until such
sums payable have been paid in full.

M. CEREMONIES

61. ITF approval

61.1 The location and timing of any ceremonies are subject to the ITF's prior approval.

62. Opening Ceremony

62.1 An Opening Ceremony must take place on the first day of the Tie/Event, save
that it:

62.1.1 is optional for Regional Group Events; and

62.1.2 may take place the day before the first day of the Finals Week.

63. Team Presentation Ceremony

63.1 A Team Presentation Ceremony (where the Players/Captains are introduced on

court) may take place in the Finals, Qualifier and Play-off Ties subject to ITF
approval in advance.

64. Photo Shoot for winning Nation

64.1 In addition to the media obligations set out at Schedule 2, all Players and any
non-playing Captain of the winning Nation shall make themselves available, after
the Final and the Closing Ceremony, for the Photo Shoot at a time to be
determined by the ITF and which may be offsite.

65. Trophy and Closing Ceremony

65.1 The trophy will be presented by a representative of the ITF and awarded to the
winner of the Final (the Trophy) during the Closing Ceremony, which is to take
place immediately after the completion of the Final.

65.2 The winning Nation may keep the Trophy in its possession until a date specified
by the ITF in the year following the Final. After the Final, it is the responsibility of
the winning Nation to arrange for the shipment of the Billie Jean King Cup
Trophy:

65.2.1 back to its country or territory, clearing the Trophy through customs and
paying any costs incurred; and

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 65.2.2 to the ITF the following year so that it is received no later than the date
specified by the ITF, clearing the Trophy through customs and paying
any costs incurred.

65.3 The Trophy will at all times remain the property of the ITF. Nations must comply
(and must ensure that any Team Member or third party handling the Trophy
complies) with the Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Protocol.

N. COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL RIGHTS/OBLIGATIONS

66. Commercial and financial rules

66.1 The commercial and financial rights and obligations of Nations and Team
Members are set out in Schedule 2, the Hosting Manual, the Commercial
Letter(s) and the Financial Letter.

O. INTEGRITY

67. Anti-doping

67.1 The Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (the TADP, available for download at
www.itia.tennis) applies to the Competition, and testing may be conducted
during the Competition in accordance with the TADP. Each Nation and Team
Member, and each Player Support Person (as defined in the TADP), shall be
deemed to have agreed to be bound by and to comply with all of the provisions
of the TADP.

67.2 Re-assessment of results:

67.2.1 If any Player’s results in the Competition are disqualified pursuant to the
TADP, those results will not be re-assessed for purposes of the
Competition, except that any wins by the Player (or by a doubles pair
including the Player) in the Final that are disqualified pursuant to the
TADP will be reversed and all unplayed dead matches in which the
Player would have played will be awarded to the opposing Nation of
such Player.

67.2.2 If such re-assessment results in the Nation that originally lost the Final
being declared the winner:

67.2.2.1 the Nation that originally won the Final must repay to the ITF
the difference between the Participation Payment it received
for winning and the Participation Payment paid to the Nation
that originally lost the Final;

67.2.2.2 the other Players from the original winning Nation must return
the difference between the Prize Money paid to the Players

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runner-up Nation; and

67.2.2.3 the amounts under Regulations 67.2.2.1 and 67.2.2.2 will be

paid to the new winning Nation and Players only once the ITF
receives the repayments.

67.3 Forfeiture of Nation's Participation Payment:

67.3.1 Where a Player's results in any Tie are disqualified pursuant to the
TADP, that Player's Nation must repay to the ITF the following
proportion of its Participation Payment (after deducting any payment
paid to that Nation's Players) within the deadline specified by the ITF:

67.3.1.1 For Finals Week: the proportion is equal to the number of

matches played by the Player divided by the total number of
matches played by the Player's Nation.

67.3.1.2 For Qualifiers and Play-offs: the proportion is 20% per singles
match and 10% per doubles match played by the Player.

67.3.1.3 For Regional Groups: not applicable.

67.4 Forfeiture of prize money:

67.4.1 Where a Player's results in any Tie are disqualified pursuant to the
TADP, the Player will forfeit the prize money she actually received (or is
owed).

67.4.1.1 If the Player participated in the Finals Week (and so received

a direct payment of Prize Money), she must repay that Prize
Money to the ITIA.

67.4.1.2 If the Player did not participate in the Finals Week (and so any
prize money received was paid to her by her Nation), the
Nation must repay the prize money to the ITIA.

67.4.2 The Player and/or her Nation (as applicable) must repay the prize
money to the ITIA within a deadline specified by the ITIA. The Player
and/or Nation (as applicable) must provide proof of the prize money
actually received or paid/owed. In the event that a Player or Nation
cannot establish to the satisfaction of the ITIA how much money the
Player actually received, the prize money (as defined in the TADP) to be
forfeited under the TADP will be based on the same proportions as set
out in Regulation 67.3.1.

67.4.3 Where the Player and/or Nation fail(s) to provide proof of the prize
money received or paid/owed that is satisfactory to the ITIA, the ITIA
may conduct an investigation to determine that amount, including by

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 making a written demand to the Player and/or her Nation to furnish any
evidence the ITF considers relevant to its investigation (including,
without limitation, bank statements and/or signed witness statements).
Where the ITIA establishes that the amount of prize money actually
received by or owed to the Player exceeds the amount of prize money
that would have been deemed forfeited under Regulation 67.4, the ITIA
may require the Nation to pay the actual amount received/owed.

68. Anti-corruption

68.1 The Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (available for download at www.itia.tennis)

applies to the Competition. Each Nation, Team Member and any other Covered
Person (as defined in the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program) shall be deemed to
have agreed to be bound by and to comply with all of its provisions.

P. INVESTIGATIONS AND RECIPROCITY

69. ITF power to investigate potential breaches

69.1 The ITF has the power to conduct investigations into any potential breach of the
Regulations.

69.2 Nations and any person bound by the Regulations must cooperate fully with
investigations conducted pursuant to this Regulation 69. In cases of refusal or
failure to cooperate without compelling justification, disciplinary proceedings
may be brought against the Nation and/or person concerned before the
Independent Tribunal (sitting as a first instance body), and if the Independent
Tribunal finds that there has been such refusal or failure without compelling
justification then it shall impose upon the Nation and/or Team Member such
sanctions as it sees fit.

69.3 The ITF may make a written demand to a Nation and/or any person bound by
the Regulations to furnish to the ITF any information that may evidence or lead
to the discovery of evidence of a breach of the Regulations, including (without
limitation) requiring a representative of the Nation and/or the person concerned
to attend an interview and/or to provide a written statement setting forth her
knowledge of the relevant facts.

69.4 The ITF may in its absolute discretion share information concerning any
complaint against any person bound by the Regulations with, and/or may
conduct an investigation in conjunction with, any other tennis organisation or
any other relevant authorities. The ITF may also refer the complaint and/or any
information received during the course of its investigations or proceedings to
any authorities it considers appropriate in its absolute discretion. The ITF may,
where it deems appropriate, stay its own investigation pending the outcome of
investigations being conducted by any other tennis organisations and/or any
relevant authorities.

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70. Reciprocity

70.1 The ITF reserves the right to ask the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel to extend to
any or all Ties/Events a suspension issued against a Nation or any person bound
by the Regulations either (i) by or on behalf of the ITF pursuant to any ITF code
or policy, or (ii) by any other tennis organisation including National Associations,
the Grand Slam Board, WTA and ATP. The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel’s
decision may be appealed by the Nation or person concerned and/or the ITF to
the Independent Tribunal. There shall be no right of appeal against the
Independent Tribunal’s decision.

Q. DISPUTES AND ENFORCEMENT OF REGULATIONS

71. Onsite enforcement

71.1 The Referee is responsible for enforcing the Rules and Regulations onsite.

72. First instance proceedings

72.1 Referee

72.1.1 The Referee has exclusive jurisdiction, in the first instance, over the
following matters:

72.1.1.1 unless expressly referred elsewhere in the Code of Conduct,

an allegation that a Team Member has committed an offence
under the Code of Conduct that is not a Major Offence or a
breach of the Welfare Policy;

72.1.1.2 any disputes or questions of interpretation that arise onsite

at any Ties/Events in relation to the Rules and Regulations;
and

72.1.1.3 any other decisions, disputes, questions of interpretation or

other matters that are entrusted under the Rules and
Regulations to the Referee.

72.1.2 Unless expressly provided otherwise, there is no right of appeal from

the Referee's decisions.

72.2 Billie Jean King Cup Committee

72.2.1 The Billie Jean King Cup Committee (or its delegate) will decide any
issues entrusted to it under these Regulations. Unless expressly
provided otherwise, there is no right of appeal from its decisions.

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72.3 Board, ITF Executive or other designated person/entity

72.3.1 The Board, ITF Executive and any other person/entity designated under
these Regulations may decide any issues entrusted to them
(respectively) under these Regulations. Unless expressly provided
otherwise, there is no right of appeal from their respective decisions.

72.4 ITF Internal Adjudication Panel

72.4.1 The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel has exclusive jurisdiction, in the first
instance, over the following matters:

72.4.1.1 any request for a decision that is expressly entrusted under

the Rules and Regulations to the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel;

72.4.1.2 any dispute or question about the proper interpretation of

these Regulations (save in respect of any matters that arise
onsite during the Competition, which fall under the
jurisdiction of the Referee);

72.4.1.3 any dispute or question about Player/Captain eligibility

arising under the Regulations;

72.4.1.4 any allegation that a Team Member or other person or entity

bound by the Regulations has failed to comply with any other
aspect of the Rules and Regulations (unless expressly
referred elsewhere); and

72.4.1.5 any other dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the
Regulations that is referred to it by the Board (if the matter
referred under this Regulation involves an appeal of a
decision, the appeal shall not take the form of a de novo
review, but instead shall be limited to a consideration of
whether the decision being appealed was erroneous).

72.4.2 Any disputes referred under these Regulations to the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel must be referred within 14 days of the Nation or
person concerned or the Board becoming aware of the dispute. Any
failure to meet that deadline shall constitute a waiver of all rights in
respect of the dispute, unless decided otherwise by the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel.

72.4.3 The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel has appellate jurisdiction over
decisions of the Referee as to which the Rules and Regulations provide
an express right of appeal.

72.4.4 The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel shall conduct all proceedings
before it in accordance with its Procedural Rules.

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 72.4.5 Decisions of the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel are final and binding on
all parties, and may only be challenged by way of appeal as set out in
Regulation 75.

72.5 Independent Tribunal

72.5.1 The Independent Tribunal has exclusive jurisdiction, in the first instance,
over the following matters:

72.5.1.1 any request for a decision that is entrusted under the Rules
and Regulations to the Independent Tribunal;

72.5.1.2 any allegation arising in relation to the Competition of a

breach of:

(a) the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme;

(b) the Code of Conduct for a Major Offence;

(c) the Welfare Policy; and

72.5.1.3 any other dispute arising out of or relating in any way to the
Regulations that is referred to it as a first instance body by
the Board or the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel.

72.5.2 The Independent Tribunal shall have exclusive appellate jurisdiction

over decisions of the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel under the
Regulations (save for decisions of that panel on appeals against
decisions of the Referee, as to which there shall be no right of appeal).
The Independent Tribunal may also hear any other appeals expressly
referred to it under the Rules and Regulations. Where there is a right of
appeal to the Independent Tribunal, the parties may agree to waive the
first instance proceedings and instead have a single (first instance)
hearing before the Independent Tribunal, with no further right of appeal
from its decision.

72.5.3 The Board or the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may (where it deems it
appropriate) refer any matter under Regulation 72.4 to the Independent
Tribunal. The Independent Tribunal will sit as a first instance body, but
there shall be no right of appeal against the Independent Tribunal’s
decision.

72.5.4 The Independent Tribunal will conduct all proceedings before it in

accordance with its Procedural Rules.

72.5.5 Subject to any agreement under Regulation 72.5.2 to agree to a single

(first instance) hearing before the Independent Tribunal, decisions of
the Independent Tribunal sitting as a first instance tribunal may only be

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 challenged by way of appeal to the CAS, as set out in the Independent
Tribunal Procedural Rules.

72.5.6 Decisions of the Independent Tribunal sitting as an appellate body or

as a single (first instance) hearing agreed pursuant to Regulation 72.5.2
are final and binding, with no further right of appeal to any further body.

72.6 Anti-Corruption Officer

72.6.1 The Anti-Corruption Officer has exclusive jurisdiction, in the first

instance, over any allegation in relation to the Competition of a breach
of the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.

72.6.2 Decisions of the Anti-Corruption Officer may be appealed as set out in

the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program.

73. Provisional suspensions

73.1 Provisional suspensions may be imposed in accordance with Schedule 3 (Code

of Conduct) Article III section C, and/or Schedule 4 (Welfare Policy) Article b (i),
or where otherwise expressly provided in the Rules and Regulations (such as in
the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme and Tennis Anti-Corruption Program).

74. Sanctions

74.1 Where the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel and/or the Independent Tribunal (as
applicable) upholds an allegation of breach of the Regulations, it may impose
one or more of the sanctions below for such breach, unless the Regulations
specify other specific sanctions for such breach:

74.1.1 a caution, reprimand and/or warning as to future conduct;

74.1.2 a fine payable by a specified date;

74.1.3 withholding of part or all of any payments otherwise due under

Schedule 2, Articles 90-91;

74.1.4 disqualification/expulsion from the Competition and/or any specific

matches, Ties and/or Events in the Competition, with all resulting
consequences;

74.1.5 a specified period of ineligibility from participating in the Billie Jean King
Cup competition, with all resulting consequences; and/or

74.1.6 such other sanction(s) as the Panel deems appropriate.

74.2 The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel and/or Independent Tribunal (as applicable)
has the power to suspend all or any part of a sanction for a specified period, and
to vacate the suspended sanction(s) at the end of that period if there have been
no further breaches in the interim (either a specified type of breach or any

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 breach, as specified by the decision-maker at the time of suspending the
sanction).

75. Appeals

75.1 Standard appeal procedure

75.1.1 Subject to any contrary provision in the Rules and Regulations, appeals
must be brought within no later than 21 days after receipt of the decision
in question.

75.1.2 Notwithstanding, Regulation 75.1.1, the ITF Executive or the Internal

Adjudication Panel may reduce the 21 day appeal timeframe in
exceptional circumstances, including but not limited to, where a
decision needs to be rendered expeditiously to ensure the successful
delivery of the Competition.

75.1.3 Subject to any contrary provision in the Rules and Regulations, appeals
may (only) be brought by:

75.1.3.1 the person/Nation that is the subject of the decision being

appealed;

75.1.3.2 the Nation of the person who is the subject of the decision
being appealed;

75.1.3.3 any Nation that is directly affected by the decision being

appealed; and/or

75.1.3.4 the ITF.

75.2 Expedited appeal procedure available for Finals Week

75.2.1 For the Finals Week, where a Referee makes a decision under
Regulation 11.1.4.1 against a Team Member for misconduct, or a Team
Member is defaulted from a Tie as a result of an Onsite Offence, the
group of Referees appointed for the Finals Week (or the Executive
Director) shall have the power to remove the Team Member, or default
the Player, for the remainder of the Finals Week, provided that (in the
view of the Referees or Executive Director) such measure is required to
protect the integrity and/or reputation of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition, the ITF and/or the sport of tennis. A decision under this
Regulation may be appealed by:

75.2.1.1 the Team Member that is the subject of the decision being
appealed;

75.2.1.2 the Nation of the person who is the subject of the decision
being appealed; and/or

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75.2.2 Any appeal under this Regulation 75.2 during the Finals Week may be
subject to the special expedited procedure set out below, provided that
the requirements set out below are met:

75.2.2.1 In order for the special expedited procedure to apply, the

Team Member/Nation concerned must provide written
notification of their intention to appeal to the Executive
Director (who will notify the Independent Tribunal and, unless
already notified, the Nation of the Team Member concerned)
within one hour of notification of the decision in issue. If the
Executive Director considers that the one-hour deadline is
not feasible in the circumstances, they may extend that
deadline, but in any event it shall not exceed 24 hours
following notification of the decision. No notice of intention
to appeal is required for any appeal by the ITF.

75.2.2.2 The appellant must file a written notice of appeal as soon as

practicable with the Executive Director (who will forward the
appeal to the Independent Tribunal and, where applicable,
the Nation of the person concerned), but in any event no later
than 48 hours after notification of the decision in issue. The
Independent Tribunal may invite the respondent and/or any
other interested parties to file written response submissions
within 24 hours (or less) of receipt of the notice of appeal.

75.2.2.3 Subject to Regulation 75.2.2.4, the Independent Tribunal will

order an oral hearing to proceed onsite (or other convenient
location for the parties which may include by video or
telephone conference) as soon as reasonably practicable in
the circumstances.

75.2.2.4 Subject to the approval of the Independent Tribunal, the

parties to the appeal may agree to waive the right to an oral
hearing, so that the Independent Tribunal renders a decision
on the papers alone.

75.2.2.5 The parties may be assisted by a legal or other

representative during the hearing, and may call witnesses.

75.2.2.6 The Independent Tribunal will issue a decision as soon as

reasonably practicable after the hearing and/or receipt of
written submissions. The Independent Tribunal may issue the
operative part of the award in writing, with a written reasoned
decision to follow later.

75.2.2.7 The Independent Tribunal has the power to vary the

deadlines set out in this Regulation depending on the specific

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apply its Procedural Rules, amended as necessary to
accommodate this special expedited procedure for the Finals
Week.

75.2.3 If the person/Nation concerned does not request (or comply with the
requirements for) the special expedited procedure set out above, she/it
may still bring an appeal to the Independent Tribunal, in accordance
with the standard appeal procedure under Regulation 75.1 (or other
specific procedure provided in the relevant section of the Regulations).
In such a case, the person/Nation concerned shall not be entitled to an
expedited procedure under the Independent Tribunal's Procedural
Rules, unless the Independent Tribunal decides otherwise based on the
specific circumstances of the matter in issue.

76. Failure to pay fines

76.1 A Nation that fails to pay a fine within three months will not be allowed to
participate in further editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition until the
fine is paid in full, unless otherwise decided by the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel.

R. MISCELLANEOUS

77. Communications

77.1 Any communications required to be made by the ITF (or any of its
representatives) under the Regulations to:

77.1.1 a Nation will be sent to the National Association of that Nation by post,
fax, email or otherwise at the ITF's discretion;

77.1.2 one or more of the Nation's Team Members, directors, officials, officers,
members of staff, employees, contractors, agents, supporters or other
representatives may be sent to the individual in question directly (by
post, fax, email or otherwise at the ITF's discretion) or to the National
Association to which the individual is affiliated in accordance with
Regulation 77.1.1 (in which case it will be the responsibility of the
National Association to ensure that the communication is passed to the
relevant individual(s)).

77.2 For the purposes of Regulation 77.1, a Nation and/or individual will be deemed
to have received a communication from the ITF under these Regulations (a) if
sent by fax or email, on the business day such fax or email is sent (or, if not sent
on a business day, on the first business day after the day on which it is sent); and
(b) if sent by post, three business days after the day upon which the notification
is posted to the Nation and/or individual. For these purposes, a 'business day'

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 means a day on which the banks are open for business in the country/territory
of the Nation or (as applicable) in the country in which the individual is residing.

77.3 Any communications required to be made by a Nation to the ITF under the
Regulations must, unless otherwise specified by the ITF, be made by email with
copy by post to:

International Tennis Federation

FAO Executive Director
Bank Lane
Roehampton
London SW15 5XZ
England
Email: [email protected]

78. Governing law and jurisdiction

78.1 The Rules and Regulations and any dispute arising out of or in connection with
them (including any dispute or claim relating to non-contractual obligations) shall
be governed by and construed in accordance with English law, without regard
to English law conflict of law principles.

78.2 Strictly subject to the alternate dispute resolution provisions set out in
Regulations 71 to 75 or elsewhere in the Rules and Regulations, each Nation and
each of its Team Members, directors, officials, officers, members of staff,
employees, contractors, agents, and representatives agrees to submit any
disputes or claims or other matters arising in relation to the Rules and
Regulations (including any non-contractual disputes or claims) to arbitration
before the CAS, to the exclusion of any other court or forum.

79. Waiver of claims and limitation of liability

79.1 Subject to Regulation 79.3, by submitting an entry and/or participating in the

Competition, each Nation and each of its Team Members agrees to waive all
claims of any kind, nature and description, for themselves and for their
executors, administrators, heirs and personal representatives, including past,
present and future claims, for:

79.1.1 any injuries, losses or damages sustained in travelling to and/or from

the Competition venue; and/or

79.1.2 participating in the Competition;

against each of the ITF (and its designees), the Finals Week Organiser,
Home/Host Nations, Sponsors and any other commercial partners.

79.2 The ITF bears no liability to any Nation (or any of its Team Members) or any other
persons or entities for any loss incurred as a result of a delayed, cancelled or
rescheduled match, Tie and/or Event.

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79.3 Nothing in the Regulations excludes or limits the liability of the ITF (and its
designees), the Finals Week Organiser, Home/Host Nations or Sponsors or other
commercial partners (i) for death or personal injury caused by their (respective)
negligence; (ii) for fraud; or (iii) to the extent that such exclusion or limitation is
not permitted by applicable law.

80. Severability

80.1 A ruling by a competent authority that any provision of the Regulations is invalid
or unenforceable shall not affect the legal enforceability of the Regulations as a
whole. Instead, such provision shall be replaced by the ITF with a valid and
enforceable replacement provision as close as possible in effect to the replaced
provision.

81. Matters not provided for

81.1 Where a matter arises for which provision has not been made in the Regulations,
the Board will provide for the matter as it sees fit.

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 SCHEDULE 1: DEFINITIONS AND INTERPRETATION

S1.1 The following words or terms have the following meanings when used in the
Rules and Regulations:

Annual General Meeting: as defined in the ITF Constitution.

Anti-Corruption Officer: means the position described in Regulation 72.6.

Application to Host Form: the form to be completed by any Nation wishing to

apply to host a Regional Group Event.

ATP: Association of Tennis Professionals.

Billie Jean King Cup: the annual international women’s team tennis tournament
known by that name, being an official team competition of the ITF.

Billie Jean King Cup Committee (or BJKCC): the body appointed by the ITF to
manage the Billie Jean King Cup competition, which has the powers and duties
set out in Regulation 5.

Billie Jean King Cup Nations Ranking: the ranking of a Nation in the
Competition, published at: www.billiejeankingcup.com/en/rankings/current-
rankings.aspx.

Billie Jean King Cup Trophy Protocol: the protocol established by the ITF
regarding the handling of the Trophy, as amended from time to time.

Board: the Board of Directors of the ITF.

Captain: any captain (whether playing or non-playing) nominated by a Nation to

participate in one or more Ties and/or Events in the Competition.

Captains' Meeting: a meeting called by the Referee with the Captains of the two
Nations participating in a Tie, or the Captains of all Nations participating in the
Event, as described in Regulation 44.

CAS: the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Chair Umpire: the on-court official responsible for calling the score and
otherwise officiating a match. The Chair Umpire may be 'neutral' (i.e. from a
different country than the two Nations in the match) or 'non-neutral' (from the
same country as one of the two Nations in the match).

Change of Selection Deadline: the deadlines for changing singles and doubles
Player selections set out in Regulation 41.

Chief Umpire: the on-site official responsible for assisting the Referee and
managing and overseeing the other Officials appointed for any Tie/Event.

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Choice of Ground: as defined in Regulation 28.2.

Closing Ceremony: the Trophy presentation ceremony held on court

immediately after the conclusion of the Final, as described in Regulation 65.

Code of Conduct: the code of conduct set out at Schedule 3.

Commercial Letter: the letter(s) sent by the ITF to participating Nations before
each Tie/Event by 31 October for the Qualifiers and eight weeks before any other
Tie/Event setting out details of the commercial and operational requirements to
be fulfilled by participating Nations and the way in which the participating
Nations may be permitted to exercise rights in the Competition.

Commercial Rights: as defined in Schedule 2, Article 82.1.

Competition: as defined in Regulation 1.2.

Court Pace Rating: the pace of a court surface, determined in accordance with
the Rules of Tennis.

Covered Person: as defined in the preamble to the Welfare Policy.

Credentialed Person: as defined in the preamble to the Welfare Policy.

Entry Deadline: 3pm GMT on 16 August 2021.

Event: a series of round robin Ties (with a play-off or knock-out format) played
within a one week period.

Event Draw: the draw that will take place at or before Regional Group Events to
determine the composition of the round robin groups.

Executive Director: the person appointed by the ITF with the powers and duties
set out in Regulation 6.

Final: the final round of the Competition, contested by two Nations for the
Trophy.

Finals Round Robin: the first round of the Finals Week consisting of a round
robin between 12 Nations.

Finals Week: the top level of the Competition held over a period of one week,
consisting of a 12-Nation Finals Round Robin, Semi-Finals and Final.

Finals Week Knock-Out Rounds: the Semi-Finals and Final.

Finals Week Board: the body appointed jointly by the ITF and the Finals Week
Organiser, which will determine Wild Card selection and any other matter agreed
between those parties.

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Finals Week Organiser: a third party appointed by the ITF to organise the Finals
Week.

Financial Letter: the letter sent by the ITF to participating Nations setting out
further details of the financial requirements and benefits applicable to
participating Nations.

5Grand Slam Board: the body responsible for the coordination and
management of activities of mutual interest to the four Grand Slam tournaments,
including regulations, code of conduct and officiating.

Group: any one of Group I-III, or further groups, based on geographical Region
that may be created, which are different levels of the Competition below the
Finals Week, Qualifiers and Play-offs (Group I being the highest level).

Group I to III Draw: draws to determine the round robin pools for each Group
Event in Groups I and below.

Gross Receipts: all monies received by a Home Nation in respect of admissions

to the grounds, courts and stands at the Tie venue after the deduction of any
government and/or municipal taxes (such deductions not exceeding 20% of the
gross receipts).

Home & Away: the format for Ties in the Qualifiers and Play-offs where the
location of each Tie is determined in accordance with Choice of Ground
principles (Regulation 28.2), and where each Tie has a Home Nation (hosting the
Tie) and a Visiting Nation (save if Regulation 28.2.5.2(a) applies).

Home Nation: a Nation responsible for hosting a Home & Away Tie in the
Qualifiers or Play-offs, determined in accordance with Regulation 28.2.

Home Nation Rights: as defined in Schedule 2, Article 98.5.

Host Application Deadline: the deadline specified by the ITF for the application
process for each Regional Group Event.

Host Nation: a Nation responsible for hosting a Regional Group Event.

Hosting Manual: a manual issued by the ITF, setting out the requirements for
organising Ties/Events in the Competition.

Hosting Requirements: a document issued by the ITF, setting out the hosting
requirements for Regional Group Events.

Independent Doctor: an independent medical doctor appointed for a Tie/Event

in accordance with Regulation 10, and with the responsibilities (among others)
set out in Schedule 5.

Independent Tribunal: an independent and impartial tribunal appointed in

accordance with the Independent Tribunal's Procedural Rules.

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International Sponsor: the company or other entity to which the ITF (or its
designee) grants a package of rights for part or all of the Competition.

ITF: ITF Limited (t/a the International Tennis Federation), responsible for the
regulation of the Billie Jean King Cup competition (including the contents of the
Regulations), and/or ITF Licensing (UK) Limited, which owns all the commercial
rights in (and the rights to operate and manage) the Billie Jean King Cup
competition, and/or their designees.

ITF Constitution: the memorandum of association, articles of association and

bye-laws of the ITF, as amended from time to time, available at
www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/constitution

ITF Duties and Procedures for Officials: the rules of procedures and duties for
Officials issued by the ITF, as amended from time to time.

ITF Event Manager: the person appointed by the ITF, with the powers and duties
set out at Regulation 11.2.

ITF Executive: the executive staff members of the ITF responsible for the
organisation of professional tennis events.

ITF Internal Adjudication Panel: an internal hearing panel appointed in

accordance with the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel's Procedural Rules.

ITFL: ITF Licensing (UK) Limited.

ITF Transgender Policy: the policy issued by the ITF from time to time that
determines how eligibility of transgender players are dealt with and which can
be found on the ITF website: www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-
and-regulations/rules

ITIA: the International Tennis Integrity Agency.

Line Umpire: the match-court official responsible for making line calls (among
other things).

Local Organising Committee: the body appointed by the ITF and Finals Week
Organiser to manage the operational delivery of the Finals Week in consultation
with the Billie Jean King Cup Committee and Tournament Director.

Major Offence: the offences set out at Schedule 3 (Code of Conduct), Article III.

Media Manager: the person appointed to manage the media at a Tie/Event with
the powers and duties set out in Regulation 11.5.

Medical Time-Out: as described in Schedule 5.

Members: as defined in the ITF Constitution.

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Nation: has the same meaning as 'National Association'.

National Association: a member association of the ITF, representing one

country or territory, including its officers, directors, employees, representatives,
consultants, agents and volunteers, as well as the team representing it in the
Billie Jean King Cup competition.

Neutral Ground: location for a Home & Away Tie that is not in the country or
territory of either the Home Nation or Visiting Nation (i.e. a neutral venue), as
described in Regulation 28.2.

No Show: as defined in Regulation 60.

Official: includes any match officials appointed by the ITF (or its designee) or a
Home/Host Nation, including the Referee, Chair Umpires (whether neutral or
non-neutral), Chief Umpires, Line Umpires and the Review Official.

Official Dinner: an official dinner that may be held by the organiser of a

Tie/Event.

Official Functions: include the Captains' Meeting, Pre-Draw Press Conference,

Pre-Tie Function, Post-Draw Press Conference, on-court ceremonies (including
the Opening Ceremony, Team Presentation Ceremony and Closing Ceremony),
Official Dinner, Photo Shoot and any Official Player Party.

Official Organiser: the person appointed by a Home/Host Nation with the

powers and duties set out in Regulation 11.3.

Official Player Party: an official event that may be held for the Finals Week.

Official Sponsor: a sponsor of the Competition and/or any Tie/Event in the

Competition granted the right by the ITF (or its designee) to use the designation
'Official Sponsor'.

Official Supplier: a supplier of the Competition and/or any Tie/Event in the

Competition granted the right by the ITF (or its designee) to use the designation
'Official Sponsor'.

Official Team Championship: as defined in the ITF Constitution.

Olympic Tennis Event: as defined in the ITF Constitution.

Onsite Offence: the offences set out at Schedule 3 (Code of Conduct), Article II.

Opening Ceremony: as described in Regulation 62.

Participation Payment: payment paid to Nations, which the Nation may then use
or distribute as it wishes, including to its Players and Captains nominated by a
Nation to participate (or otherwise participating) in the Competition.

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Photo Shoot: as described in Regulation 64.

Play-offs: a round of knock-out Home & Away Ties that take place after the
Qualifiers and Group I Events contested by 16 Nations over a period of two match
days, with the 8 winners qualifying for the Qualifiers the following year and the
eight losers being relegated to their respective Group I the following year.

Play-off Draw: draw to determine which Nations will play each other in the Play-
offs.

Play-off Draw Deadline: no later than one week after the conclusion of the
Qualifiers.

Player: any tennis player nominated by a Nation to participate (or otherwise

participating) in one or more Ties/Events in the Competition.

Player Selection Deadline: as specified in Regulation 40.2.

Player Support Team Member: as defined in the preamble to the Welfare Policy.

Point Penalty Schedule: the point penalty schedule set out at Schedule 3 (Code
of Conduct), section S.

Post-Draw Press Conference: as described in Regulation 48.

Pre-Draw Press Conference: as described in Regulation 45.

Pre-Tie Function: as described in Regulation 46.

Prize Money: prize money paid to Players participating in the Finals Week.

Procedural Rules: the procedural rules of the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel
and/or the procedural rules of the Independent Tribunal, both as amended from
time to time.

Qualifiers: a round of knock-out Home & Away Ties contested by 18 Nations

over a period of one week in the applicable edition of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition, with the nine winners advancing to the Finals Week.

Qualifiers Draw: draw to determine which Nations will play each other in the
Qualifiers.

Qualifiers Draw Deadline: no later than one week after the conclusion of the
Finals/Play-offs.

Questionnaire: the form setting out various arrangements for the organisation
of the Tie that are subject to the approval of the Billie Jean King Cup Committee.

Questionnaire Deadline: as specified in Regulation 27.1.1.

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Referee: the referee appointed for a Tie/Event by the Billie Jean King Cup
Committee or ITF (see Regulation 9.1) with the duties and powers set out under
Regulation 11.1.

Region: a geographical region that divides each of the Regional Groups,

including (i) Europe/Africa), (ii) the Americas, or (iii) Asia/Oceania.

Regional Group Event: an Event comprising of Nations in a specific Regional

Group I, II or III.

Regulations: as defined in Regulation 2.1.

Related Person: any Team Member; any management representative, agent,

family member, tournament guest, business associate or other affiliate or
associate of any Team Member; and any other person who receives
accreditation to a Tie/Event at the request of a Team Member or any other
Related Person.

Review Official: the match official responsible for reviewing the electronic line
calling system onsite.

Round Robin Draw: as defined in Regulation 21.5.

Rules and Regulations: as defined in Regulation 2.1.

Rules of Tennis: the rules of tennis issued by the ITF, as amended from time to
time.

Security Guidelines: the guidelines issued by the ITF from time to time, setting
out requirements for security at Ties/Events.

Security Officer: the person appointed to manage security at a Tie/Event, with

the duties set out in Regulation 11.4.

Security Plan: the form to be completed by Home/Host Nations upon request

by the ITF, setting out detailed security plans and arrangements for a Tie/Event.

Security Questionnaire: the form to be completed by Home/Host Nations in

relation to security arrangements for a Tie/Event.

Semi-Finals: a round in the Finals Week contested by the four Nations that win
their Round Robin pool.

Sponsor: includes the Title Sponsor, International Sponsors, Team Sponsors and
Tie Sponsors and any other Official Sponsor of the Competition.

Sports Physiotherapist: a physiotherapist appointed by the Host Nation for

Regional Group Events or any physiotherapist engaged by a Nation and/or a
Player to treat Player(s) during the Competition.

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Team Member: Players and Captains nominated by a Nation to participate (or
otherwise participating in) the Competition and any extra players, coaches,
trainers, medical and para-medical personnel, physiotherapists (and other
physicians) and any other Player support personnel attending the Competition
on behalf of a Nation and/or assisting a Player and/or Captain participating in the
Competition.

Team Nomination Deadline: as specified in Regulation 36.1.

Team Presentation Ceremony: as described in Regulation 63.

Team Sponsor: an entity appointed by a National Association as a sponsor of its

team.

Tennis Anti-Corruption Program (or TACP): the Tennis Anti-Corruption Program

issued by the ITIA, as amended from time to time.

Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (or TADP): the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme

issued by the ITIA, as amended from time to time.

Tie: a series of three or five matches (with one doubles match and the rest
singles) played between two Nations in the Competition.

Tie Draw: a draw completed before a Tie to determine the order of play.

Tie Sponsor: a company or other entity appointed by a Home Nation as a

sponsor of a Home & Away Tie/Event.

Title Sponsor: the company or other entity to which the ITF (or its designee)
grants naming rights (and other rights, as agreed) to the Competition.

Tournament Director: the person appointed to manage the Finals Week in

accordance with Regulation 8.

Trophy: as described in Regulation 65.

Visiting Nation: a Nation playing in a Home & Away Tie that is not responsible
for hosting the Tie (i.e. that is not the Home Nation), determined in accordance
with Regulation 28.2.

Visiting Nation Team Host: the person appointed by a Home Nation to assist a
Visiting Nation during a Home & Away Tie, as described in Regulation 11.6.

Welfare Policy: the Welfare Policy set out at Schedule 4.

Wild Card: a Nation selected to play in the Finals Week (that would not otherwise
have been qualified for the Finals Week) in accordance with Regulation 21.3.

WTA: Women’s Tennis Association.

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S1.2 The ITF may publish the Regulations in languages other than English. In the
event of any discrepancy between the English language version of the
Regulations and any other language versions of the Regulations, the English
language version will govern.

S1.3 Any words following the terms 'including', 'include', 'in particular', 'such as', 'for
example', or any similar expression will be construed as illustrative and will not
limit the sense of the words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding
those terms.

S1.4 Unless specified otherwise, (i) references to a 'Regulation' refer to a numbered

provision in the Regulations, (ii) references to a 'Schedule' refer to the schedules
to the Regulations (which form an integral part of the Regulations), and (iii)
references to 'Article' refer to a numbered provision in the Schedules.

S1.5 References to provisions of the ITF Constitution or of the other Rules and
Regulation will be deemed to include references to any successor provisions
thereto as may be issued after the date these Regulations are issued.

S1.6 Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the male sex ('he' and 'his')
are to be deemed to encompass the female sex as well ('she' and 'her'), and vice
versa.

S1.7 To the extent there is any inconsistency between the ITF Constitution on the one
hand and these Regulations on the other hand, the ITF Constitution will govern.

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 SCHEDULE 2: COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL RULES

A. OWNERSHIP OF RIGHTS

82. ITF rights

82.1 Any and all rights of a commercial nature and any other exploitation of the
Competition and/or any match, Tie and/or Event within the Competition, and all
intellectual property rights associated with the Competition and/or any match,
Tie and/or Event within the Competition, are owned by and vested in the ITF (the
Commercial Rights).

82.2 The ITF has absolute discretion with respect to the Commercial Rights. It may
exploit all or some of the Commercial Rights itself; it may authorise others to
exploit all or some of the Commercial Rights; and/or it may decide not to exploit
(and not to allow others to exploit) some of the Commercial Rights. The ITF may
also appoint one or more commercial representatives to act as a broker or agent
on behalf of the ITF with respect to some or all of the Commercial Rights.

82.3 Save where expressly provided to the contrary in this Schedule 2 or otherwise
in the Rules and Regulations, all of the Commercial Rights will be reserved in
their entirety to the ITF and/or its designees, and all of the revenues arising from
the exploitation of the Commercial Rights will accrue to the ITF and/or its
designees.

82.4 All references in this Schedule 2 to 'the ITF' shall be deemed to mean 'ITFL'.

83. Nation rights

83.1 The Nations will have the rights and be entitled to keep the revenues as set out
in the subsequent sections of this Schedule 2, and as otherwise set out in the
Rules and Regulations.

B. PROVISIONS COMMON TO ALL LEVELS OF THE COMPETITION

Part I: Commercial rights and obligations

84. Sponsorship rights

84.1 The ITF has the following rights (without limitation) in relation to the Competition,
including the Finals Week:

84.1.1 the title of the Competition;

84.1.2 the use of any mascot, symbol, legend or device associated with the
Competition;

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 84.1.3 advertisements within the court area and stadium in accordance with
the split of rights agreed by the ITF and the Nations (as shown on the
current Billie Jean King Cup court layout). The ITF may allow a
Home/Host Nation in the Qualifiers, Play-offs and Regional Groups to
have limited advertising within the court area. It is understood, however,
that the ITF will not acquire rights to permanent signs at the venues
(permanent meaning fixed in place prior to the scheduling of the Tie
pursuant to the terms of a written contract of not less than three years
duration). No venue may be selected if it has permanent signs at
courtside positions or within the angle of the main television cameras.
For the purposes of this provision, 'advertisements' means all space
available for advertising within the court area (including the court,
surrounds and stands) whether on advertising boards, banners, chairs,
uniforms, tickets, scoreboards, backdrops or any other static or moving
objects;

84.1.4 appointment of entities as Official Sponsors of and/or Official Suppliers

to the Competition;

84.1.5 all Media Rights (without territorial limitation) (as set out in Article 86);

84.1.6 all recordings (as set out in Article 87); and

84.1.7 all Data Rights (as set out in Article 88).

84.2 Subject to the provisions set out in the relevant Commercial Letter(s), each
participating Nation has the right to:

84.2.1 designate the name or title of the national team;

84.2.2 secure Team Sponsors, subject to the following restrictions:

84.2.2.1 there may be a maximum of three Team Sponsors at any

time.

84.2.2.2 Team Sponsors for the Finals Week may be in any category
other than the reserved categories notified to Nations in
advance of the Finals Week, notwithstanding any conflict with
sponsors that the Finals Week Organiser engages.

84.2.3 produce team-specific merchandise and save that merchandise will not
be permitted to be sold within any Tie/Event venue without the prior
approval of the Tie/Event Organiser; and

84.2.4 use video clips and images on websites, platforms and publications (for
non-commercial information purposes and only to promote the
Competition and/or its team).

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85. Image Rights

85.1 Each Team Member nominated to participate in (or otherwise attending or

participating in) the Competition grants a worldwide, perpetual, irrevocable,
royalty free, transferrable and sub-licensable licence to the ITF (and to the ITF's
licensees, e.g. the Finals Week Organiser, broadcasters and Sponsors, including
in respect of the Final in accordance with Article 13) the right in perpetuity to
make, use and show from time to time and at the ITF's discretion, audio or audio-
visual footage, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television, games-based
imagery and other reproductions of her in connection with the promotion of the
Competition, future editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition, the ITF itself
and the sport of tennis, without compensation for herself, her heirs, devisees,
executors, administrators or assigns (the Image Rights). Each Team Member
waives any moral rights (and/or any other rights of attribution in any jurisdiction)
in respect of the Image Rights.

85.2 No Team Member's image may be used in a manner that implies a commercial
endorsement by the Team Member individually of any product or company save
as required by Article 94 and/or as otherwise agreed by separate agreement.

85.3 Each Nation must notify its Team Members of the grant to the ITF (and its
licensees) of the Image Rights, and must do or procure to be done all such
further acts and things, and will execute or procure the execution of all such
other documents, as may be required to give full force and effect to the grant of
that licence.

86. Media Rights

86.1 The ITF owns and has absolute discretion with respect to both domestic and
international Media Rights, save as set out in this Schedule 2. For the purposes
of this Schedule 2, the term Media Rights means the right to attend at and to
film and/or record and transmit, anywhere in the world, audio and audio-visual
signals of Ties, matches and other Competition-related content, in whole or in
part, whether live or delayed, by all methods of communication to the public by
way of electronic transmission (whether analogue or digital or otherwise) now
existing or as may be developed in the future, including (without limitation)
satellite, cable and terrestrial television and radio, internet (e.g. webcasting of
live video or audio coverage of matches and/or Ties), mobile and/or wireless
telephony and other technologies (e.g. WAP technology, SAS, ADSL, SDL, 3G),
applications or similar software, interactive technology and fixed media (e.g.
videos, DVDs, CD-Roms and computer games).

87. Recordings

87.1 Copyright in any and all coverage of the Billie Jean King Cup competition
(including but not limited to coverage produced for television, film, video,
internet and/or radio exploitation) and any other reproductions shall be the
exclusive property of the ITF. If a Nation wishes to film or make use of footage

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 from the Billie Jean King Cup competition, it must obtain prior written approval
from the ITF.

88. Data

88.1 Data Rights

88.1.1 For the purposes of this Article 88, the following terms relating to data
rights are defined as follows:

88.1.1.1 Data Rights: the right to in any way use or create or assemble
Official Data including without limitation the right to collect,
collate, store, use, reproduce, exploit, onward supply or make
available any and all Official Data including but not limited to
the Live Scoring Rights.

88.1.1.2 Live Scoring Rights: the right to exercise the Data Rights
during the applicable Match Period.

88.1.1.3 Match Period: in respect of each match, the period

commencing at the start of that match and expiring 30 seconds
after the conclusion of the last game in that match.

88.1.1.4 Official Data: any order of play/schedule, draw, scoring

(including, without limitation live match scores/in-match
incident such as match starting, challenge, a point being
scored, number of aces etc) and/or other statistical information
relating to the Competition, any match, Tie and/or Event
therein, and/or any Nation and/or Team Member, howsoever
generated and including (without limitation) PAT Data.

88.1.1.5 Player Analysis Technology Data (or PAT Data): Player

performance analysis data and/or other data or information
(and any analysis derived from that data or information) that is
collected (a) during a match in the Competition, and (b) by
means of any system of Player analysis technology that is
approved by ITF for use in the Competition, whether or not it
is collected by or in co-operation with the ITF, the Nation or the
Team Member.

88.1.2 The ITF will have the exclusive right to exercise the Data Rights
(including without limitation the Live Scoring Rights) in respect of any
and all Ties and/or any and all elements of the Competition. Each Nation
will assist the ITF in its efforts to exercise the Data Rights.

88.1.3 Each Nation may on a royalty-free basis:

88.1.3.1 use Official Data (excluding PAT Data) in the Nation's official
publications and on official websites, mobile applications

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 and/or other media outlets provided that any such use takes
place after the applicable Match Period and is for non-
gambling purposes;

88.1.3.2 supply the Official Data (excluding PAT Data) to Official

Sponsors and/or Official Suppliers provided that any such
supply:

(a) takes place after the applicable Match Period;

(b) is for non-gambling purposes;

(c) is for their own use and publication in connection with

the Nation that they sponsor/supply; and

(d) is not for onward supply to third parties; and

88.1.3.3 use the Official Data (excluding PAT Data) for in-venue
purposes (including, for example, without limitation, on in-
venue scoreboards) before the expiry of the Match Period for
non-gambling purposes;

88.1.4 In addition, the host broadcaster of a Qualifier, Play-off or Regional

Group Tie/Event and (if applicable) the licensees of traditional broadcast
television in the host country may use Official Data in their live and/or
delayed transmissions of that Tie provided that:

88.1.4.1 such use is an integral part of the transmission of the television

signal of the Tie;

88.1.4.2 the Official Data is not used in connection with gambling or for
gambling purposes; and

88.1.4.3 the Official Data used relates only to the Tie that is being
broadcast.

88.1.5 If the ITF provides a live score centre of any match on the ITF website,
Nations may request the ITF’s permission to incorporate a link on their
respective official websites that enables viewers to access and view
such live score centre. The ITF will not unreasonably refuse any request
to incorporate such a link provided that the link is incorporated in
accordance with the ITF's directions.

88.1.6 All other rights to use or create or assemble Official Data or in any way
to exercise the Data Rights are reserved exclusively to the ITF and may
be exploited by the ITF at its sole election.

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88.2 Data Rights protection

88.2.1 Nations shall not allow or authorise the dissemination, transmission,

publication or release of any Official Data and/or any match score or
other related statistical data from the venue of any Tie/Event.

88.2.2 The use of laptop computers, mobile phones or other handheld

electronic devices within the venues to collate, collect, use, store,
reproduce, onward supply or make available any Official Data and/or
any match score or other related statistical data (save for incidental use
within editorial reporting) or for purposes relating to gambling is
prohibited and each Nation must take reasonable steps to enforce such
prohibition (including without limitation by means of venue regulations,
ticket conditions and accreditation terms). This provision does not apply
to use by credentialed personnel of a Nation and/or the ITF of Official
Data in the performance of their duties.

88.2.3 Nations must co-operate with the ITF in relation to:

88.2.3.1 any system or scheme that the ITF implements for the exercise,
collection, supply and/or licensing (in each case by the ITF
itself or via an appointed third party) of Live Scoring Rights; and

88.2.3.2 any measures that the ITF takes to protect the exclusivity of
Live Scoring Rights and the prevention of any unauthorised
collation, collection, use, storage, reproduction, onward supply
or making available of Official Data.

88.3 PAT Data exploitation

88.3.1 The ITF has, subject to the Rules of Tennis, agreed that Nations and
Team Members using approved PAT systems may collect, collate,
assemble and store PAT Data from matches played in the Competition
subject to the following conditions:

88.3.1.1 During the Tie/Event, the Nations, Team Members and any
technology providers or service operators involved in the
collection, collation and/or analysis of PAT Data may only use
such PAT Data for internal analysis and coaching purposes of
the respective Player and/or Nation and such use is strictly
subject to Rule 30 of the Rules of Tennis.

88.3.1.2 Each Nation shall procure that any technology provider or

service operator involved in the collection, collation and/or
analysis of PAT Data at any time must:

(a) not publish, use or otherwise exploit any PAT Data or

supply any PAT Data or analysis derived therefrom to
third parties for any purposes other than as described

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 in this Article 88 or that have otherwise been pre-
approved in writing by the ITF;

(b) take such steps as the ITF may reasonably require to

prevent any unauthorised access to and/or use of
such PAT Data, in particular but without limitation no
PAT Data or analysis or product derived therefrom
may be used or supplied to any third party for any
purpose related to betting and/or gambling; and

(c) ensure that the ITF is able to access free of charge any
and all such PAT Data live and/or delayed at the venue
of the match and/or such other point as may be
agreed, and the ITF is free to use such PAT Data and
authorise third parties to use such PAT Data for any
purposes.

88.3.2 In the event that such PAT Data is accessed by unauthorised third
parties and/or the ITF reasonably believes that PAT Data, PAT
equipment and/or PAT services are being used for any purposes in
breach of the Rules and Regulations, the ITF is entitled to rescind its
approval and the Nations and Team Members will immediately cease
use of the PAT system pending resolution.

Part II: Finances

89. Currency

89.1 The official currency of the Competition is the US dollar. Financial transactions
under the Regulations may be conducted in currencies other than the US dollar
where agreed in writing between the two parties involved in the transaction.
Such agreement should specify the currency in which the transaction will be
conducted and the date on which any conversion to/from any other currency will
be calculated. Unless otherwise agreed in writing between the parties, the
official currency will apply and the date of completion of the Tie in question will
be the relevant date for conversion of amounts from any other currency.

90. Participation Payment to Nations

90.1 Each Nation participating in the Competition will receive a Participation Payment,
which may be made up of income from licence fees, sponsorship deals, and/or
broadcast or other rights deals in relation to the Billie Jean King Cup. The amount
of the payment will be based on performance in the Competition, and will be
determined by the Board in consultation with the Billie Jean King Cup
Committee. It is up to the Nation to determine any distribution of the Participation
Payment to its Players and Captains nominated to participate (or otherwise
participating) in the Competition.

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90.2 The ITF may (as it sees fit) make a separate payment to the Home/Host Nation
for hosting a Tie/Event, as determined by the Board in consultation with the Billie
Jean King Cup Committee.

91. Player-only Prize Money for Finals Week

91.1 For the Finals Week only, Prize Money will be paid in accordance with a
distribution agreed by the Nation and the Players. If no agreement is reached on
the distribution, the prize money must be distributed to that Nation’s Players in
accordance with the policy notified to the Nations by the ITF.

Part III: Specific sanctions

92. Failure to comply

92.1 If a Nation fails, without the consent of the ITF, to carry out any of its obligations
under this Schedule 2, and the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel upholds an
allegation of such failure/breach, then in addition to its sanctioning powers under
Regulation 74, the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may also order forfeiture of
that Nation's Choice of Ground on the first occasion on which it is entitled to
such choice in the next edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

C. FINALS WEEK

Part I: Commercial rights and obligations

93. Media Rights

93.1 Participating Finals Week Nations will have no Media Rights. The ITF shall retain
all revenue generated from any exploitation of broadcast rights, whether
international or domestic, subject to any agreement with its designee that is
authorised to exploit these rights.

94. Image Rights for the Final

94.1 In respect of the Final, each Player/Captain acknowledges and agrees that
Sponsors may use her Image Rights (further to the licence granted in Article
85.1), subject to the following conditions:

94.1.1 the rights are restricted to use by Sponsors in connection with each
Player's/Captain's status as a member of her Nation and must only be
used in materials featuring no less than four Players/Captains;

94.1.2 the images may only be used by Sponsors to promote their association
with the Finals Week;

94.1.3 the Image Rights may only be used by one Team Sponsor or one Tie
Sponsor, and only within the geographic territory of the relevant Nation;

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 94.1.4 all use by Sponsors (including scope and duration of use) will be subject
to the prior written approval of the ITF;

94.1.5 no Player's/Captain's image may be used in a manner that is materially

more prominent than the images of other Player/Captain used; and

94.1.6 in any event the rights may only be granted for a period of up to one
year after the Final.

94.2 As to use of Image Rights by sponsors, unless otherwise approved by the ITF:

94.2.1 the Title Sponsor may use the Image Rights on a worldwide basis for a
maximum period of four months after the Final;

94.2.2 the International Sponsors may use the Image Rights on a worldwide
basis for a maximum period of four months after the Final. The Image
Rights may be used for print and online advertising in normal customer
contact points, e.g. store fronts and websites. The Image Rights may not
be used for any form of on-product advertising or promotion.

94.2.3 a Team Sponsor or Tie Sponsor may use the Image Rights, but such use
is restricted to the scope and duration set out in Article 94.1.3, and
restricted to within the geographic territory of the Nation associated
with that Team Sponsor/Tie Sponsor.

Part II: Ticketing and hospitality

95. Complimentary tickets/hospitality

95.1 Each Nation participating in the Finals Week may receive up to the following
number of complimentary tickets and hospitality allocations (upon request to the
ITF) for each session of the Finals Week in which it participates:

Number of Type/position Hospitality

seats
12 For Team Members directly behind Not included
the Nation's Captain's seat
10 Priority positions in the Presidential Included (free of
box charge)
100 First category session tickets Not included

95.2 The Nations participating in each session shall have first choice of location for
their complimentary seats, subject to the following:

95.2.1 Where a stadium does not include any boxes, the seats can be located
anywhere;

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 95.2.2 Where the first six rows of seating or less are categorised as boxes, the
complimentary seats must be located outside of the area set aside for
boxes; and

95.2.3 Where more than the first six rows of seating are categorised as boxes,
the complimentary seats can be positioned anywhere, including in the
area set aside for boxes, but only starting in the rows immediately
behind row six.

95.2.4 The seats in each complimentary ticket category allocation must be

positioned together.

96. Right to purchase additional tickets/hospitality

96.1 Each Finals Week Nation is entitled:

96.1.1 to purchase, subject to availability, additional seats for its delegates in

the Presidential box;

96.1.2 to purchase 10% of all available tickets (excluding the number

previously allocated to it as complimentary under Article 95.1) for each
Tie it competes in, provided that it makes such request to the ITF by the
deadline set by the ITF and notified to participating Nations when that
deadline is known by the ITF. Such tickets must be divided in proportion
to the number of available tickets in the two highest price categories
(excluding boxes), save that each participating Nation will be entitled (at
a minimum) to purchase 700 first category tickets, at face value. The
seats in each price category must be positioned together in significant
numbers, and the majority of the seats must be located in a block
directly behind the relevant Nation's team bench, unless otherwise
agreed by the ITF; and

96.1.3 to use a reasonable-sized facility onsite at the Finals Week venue for
each Tie it competes in for its official party (maximum of 100 people),
provided that it makes such request to the Finals Week Organiser by
the deadline set by the ITF and notified to participating Nations when
that deadline is known by the ITF. Use of the facility will be free of
charge, but the Finals Week Organiser is entitled to charge the Nation
at cost for food, drink, decoration, etc.

97. The Final

97.1 The ticket allocations and entitlements detailed in Article 95 and 96 remain
applicable for the Final.

97.2 The Presidents (and a guest) of Nations that have participated in the Finals Week
but are not participating in the Final are entitled (upon request to the ITF at
reasonable notice and where available) to receive complimentary seats in the
Presidential box (including hospitality) for use by themselves and their guest.

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Part III: Finances

98. Expenses

98.1 For the Finals Week, the ITF will reimburse the general travelling expenses of
the Nation's Players and Captain in accordance with a percentage agreed by the
Board in consultation with the Billie Jean King Cup Committee (as detailed in the
Financial Letter). The general travelling expenses will be limited as set out in the
Financial Letter.

98.2 The Finals Week Organiser will provide for meals on match days onsite at the
Finals Week venue for up to 16 Team Members of both participating Nations, at
no cost.

98.3 The Finals Week Organiser will provide and pay for accommodation for each
Nation's nominated Players and Captain.

98.4 For the avoidance of doubt, each Nation is responsible for the cost of all other
travel, accommodation, subsistence and other expenses incurred as a result of
participation in the Finals Week.

D. QUALIFIERS AND PLAY-OFFS

Part I: Commercial rights and obligations

98.5 Subject to the provisions set out in the relevant Commercial Letter(s), in addition
to the rights set out at Article 84.2, the Home Nation has (in relation to the Tie
that it organises) the right to (together, the Home Nation Rights):

98.5.1 retain Gross Receipts and the rights and proceeds to and from
hospitality, the programme, food, beverages, merchandise and other
on-site sales related to the Tie;

98.5.2 advertisements within the court area and stadium of the Tie in
accordance with the current Billie Jean King Cup court layout, as set out
in the relevant Commercial Letter. The Home Nation must provide the
Title Sponsor and other International Sponsors of the Competition
appointed by the ITF the opportunity to purchase such advertising
opportunities and subject to the conditions set out below;

98.5.3 appoint entities as Official Suppliers of the Tie;

98.5.4 the right to appoint a number of Tie Sponsors in accordance with the
Commercial Letter;

98.5.5 feature Billie Jean King Cup-specific material on its website, in

accordance with any guidelines provided by the ITF;

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 98.5.6 income generated from advertising on the big-screen in-venue (where
present) in accordance with the Commercial Letter (although the ITF
shall control the content);

98.5.7 commercial/product display booths outside the court area;

98.5.8 selection of the ball to be used, subject to Regulation 30; and

98.5.9 selection of the court surface and manufacturer, subject to Regulation

29.1.

98.6 Further detail on the rights of Home Nations and the rights of sponsors of
Qualifier and/or Play-off Ties will be set out in the Commercial Letter.

98.7 The following restrictions apply to the exercise of Home Nation Rights:

98.7.1 If the Billie Jean King Cup Committee decides to relocate a Tie and/or
otherwise to revoke a Nation's status as a Home Nation in
circumstances permitted under the Regulations, that Nation will lose the
right to exercise the Home Nation Rights. If the Billie Jean King Cup
Committee relocates the Tie to the country of the Visiting Nation, then
the Visiting Nation will become the Home Nation for that Tie, and if the
Billie Jean King Cup Committee relocates the Tie to a neutral venue
then the ITF will perform the obligations of the Nation otherwise
responsible for organising the Tie.

98.7.2 Companies that acquire Home Nation Rights may not undertake
substantial promotional or advertising activities at any particular Tie (i)
that conflict with licensed product lines advertised within the precincts
of the court by the Title Sponsor and/or International Sponsors, or (ii)
that are greater than and/or derogate from those rights acquired by the
Title Sponsor and International Sponsors. Nations must ensure that the
Title Sponsor is clearly recognised as the main sponsor of the
Competition and must give the Title Sponsor appropriate recognition in
any official programmes of the Tie and in other print and/or promotional
material. The ITF may intervene if it reasonably believes that this Article
98.7.2 has been or is about to be breached in a manner that may
jeopardise its contract(s) with the Title Sponsor or International
Sponsors.

98.7.3 Home Nation Rights for advertisements within the court and the stadium
of the Tie may only be acquired by a Team Sponsor and Tie Sponsors,
of which there must be not more than the limit for that Tie as set out in
the relevant Commercial Letter. Tie Sponsors must be companies
whose principal place of business is located within and/or substantially
serves the metropolitan area of the Tie venue. Within the stadium and
court area, no one Sponsor can have more than four banners in total,
unless agreed otherwise in writing by the ITF (in its sole discretion). Any

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 Tie Sponsor or Team Sponsor must be notified to the ITF at least 15
days prior to the first match in the Tie.

98.8 In relation to advertisements, the Home Nation must:

98.8.1 ensure that the precincts of the court are cleared of advertising,
franchise, display and other rights that have not been granted by or with
the approval of the ITF or otherwise in accordance with the Rules and
Regulations;

98.8.2 ensure that no obstructions are placed or remain between the

camera(s) and courtside advertising;

98.8.3 where applicable, obtain a written statement from the prospective host
broadcaster that specifies any restrictions applicable to the display of
advertising boards, banners or any similar identification on its broadcast
feed and immediately send a copy upon receipt to the ITF;

98.8.4 procure that any holders of Home Nation Rights whose advertising or
identification may be seen on television comply with any restrictions
imposed by the host broadcaster under Article 98.8.3;

98.8.5 allow relevant contractors access to the match court at least 48 hours
prior to the start of play to erect and install advertisements, displays,
equipment and so on; and

98.8.6 remove or cover any advertisements that do not comply with the Rules
and Regulations.

98.9 If the Home Nation fails to comply with Article 98.8, the ITF may instruct its own
contractors to remove or cover up any advertisements as necessary to comply
with the Rules and Regulations.

98.10 The ITF undertakes to ensure that the holders of any International Rights comply
with any restrictions (provided that they are legitimate and notified to the ITF)
imposed by the host broadcaster pursuant to Article 98.8.3.

99. Media Rights

99.1 The Home Nation will have no Media Rights. The ITF shall retain all revenue
generated from any exploitation of broadcast rights, whether international or
domestic, subject to any agreement with any designee that is authorised to
exploit these rights.

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Part II: Ticketing and hospitality

100. Complimentary tickets/hospitality

100.1 The Home Nation of any Qualifier and Play-off Tie must provide the following
complimentary seats/tickets and hospitality (upon request) to the Visiting Nation
for each session:

Visiting Nations

Number of seats Type/position Hospitality

12 For Team Members Not included
directly behind the
Nation's Captain's seat
Up to 10 Priority positions in the Included (free of
Presidential box charge)
50 First category daily tickets Not included

100.2 The Home Nation of any Qualifier and Play-off Tie must provide the following
complimentary seats/tickets and hospitality (upon request) to the ITF, Title
Sponsor and International Sponsors for each session:

ITF, Title Sponsor and International Sponsors

Number of seats Type/position Hospitality

Up to 6 (ITF) Presidential box Included (free
Up to 20 (Qualifiers and of charge)
Play-offs) (in aggregate for
Title Sponsor and
International Sponsors)

180 (Qualifiers and Play-offs) First category daily tickets Not included

100.3 The Home Nation participating in each session shall have first choice of location
for their complimentary seats, subject to the following:

100.3.1 Where a stadium does not include any boxes, the seats can be located
anywhere;

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 100.3.2 Where the first six rows of seating or less are categorised as boxes, the
complimentary seats must be located outside of the area set aside for
boxes;

100.3.3 Where more than the first six rows of seating are categorised as boxes,
the complimentary seats can be positioned anywhere, including in the
area set aside for boxes, but only starting in the rows immediately
behind row six; and

100.3.4 The seats in each complimentary ticket category allocation must be

positioned together.

101. Right to purchase additional tickets/hospitality

101.1 The Visiting Nation is entitled:

101.1.1 to purchase 10% of all available tickets (excluding the number

previously allocated to it as complimentary under Article 100.1),
provided that it makes such request to the Home Nation no later than
20 days after being advised of the ticket prices and venue for the Tie.
Such tickets must be divided in proportion to the number of available
tickets in the two highest price categories (excluding boxes), save that
the Visiting Nation will be entitled (at a minimum) to purchase 500 first
category tickets at cost. The seats in each price category must be
positioned together in significant numbers, and the majority of the seats
must be located in a block directly behind the Visiting Nation's team
bench, unless otherwise agreed by the ITF; and

101.1.2 to use a reasonable-sized facility onsite at the Tie venue for its official
party (maximum of 50 people), provided that it makes such request to
the Home Nation no later than 30 days before a Tie. The Home Nation
is entitled to charge the Visiting Nation at cost for food, drink,
decoration, etc.

101.2 The ITF, Title Sponsor and International Sponsors are entitled to purchase (in
aggregate):

101.2.1 10% of all available tickets (excluding the number previously allocated
to them as complimentary under Article 100.2), provided that they make
such request to the Home Nation no later than 30 days before the Tie.
Such tickets must be divided in proportion to the number of available
tickets in the two highest price categories (excluding boxes), with the
entitlement to purchase 500 first category tickets per session, at face
value. The seats in each price category must be positioned together in
significant numbers, and must be in a good location; and

101.2.2 500 hospitality passes of a first class standard at market price. The price
must include facility construction, food and beverages, decoration, staff
etc. but does not have to include local taxes. The ITF, Title Sponsor and

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 International Sponsors must be given first choice of the location of their
hospitality area after the Home Nation’s requirements for its President’s
area have been met.

Part III: Finances

102. Expenses

102.1 Officials

102.1.1 The ITF will pay the travelling expenses of the Referee and neutral Chair
Umpires to/from their location to the Tie venue (i.e. airfare or other
modes of transport).

102.1.2 The Home Nation must pay the fees, accommodation, transport
(between hotel and venue) and subsistence costs of the Referee and
neutral Chair Umpires.

102.2 Nominated teams – general travelling expenses

102.2.1 For each Tie that a Nation plays away from home, the ITF will reimburse
the general travelling expenses of the Nation's nominated Players and
Captain in accordance with a percentage agreed by the Board in
consultation with the Billie Jean King Cup Committee. The general
travelling expenses will be limited as follows:

102.2.1.1 The ITF will reimburse the price of travel from the Nation's
capital city to the Tie venue.

102.2.1.2 If any Player/Captain travels to the Tie venue from a city other
than the Nation's capital city, then the ITF will set a 'benchmark'
for the cost of travel from the Nation's capital city to the Tie
venue (the 'journey') using: (i) the actual price paid by one of
the nominated Player's/Captain's if he made the journey, or (ii)
if none of the Players/Captains made that journey, by carrying
out research online and with travel agents to prepare a quote.
If the actual cost of travel for any Player/Captain:

(a) is more than the benchmark for the journey, then the
ITF will reimburse only the benchmark amount; or

(b) is less than the benchmark for the journey, then the
ITF will reimburse only the lesser amount.

102.2.2 The ITF will reimburse business class airfares for the Finals, Qualifiers
and Play-offs, and economy class airfares for Group I and below events
(or equivalent, if the nominated Players/Captain travel by other
reasonable means of transport).

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102.3 Nominated teams – accommodation/meals

102.3.1 The Home Nation must provide and pay for meals on match days onsite
at the Tie venue for the nominated teams of both Nations.

102.3.2 Each Nation must pay its own costs for accommodation and off-site
meals, irrespective of where the Tie is played.

103. Nation defaulting on payments

103.1 Where a Nation fails to make any payment due under the Rules and Regulations,
either to the ITF or to another Nation, without prejudice to the Nation’s obligation
to discharge its liabilities to the ITF or the other Nation, the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel will impose a fine (to be paid to the creditor in question) of
not more than 10% of the amount outstanding for each month of delay in
payment, and may rule the defaulting Nation ineligible for future editions of the
Billie Jean King Cup until its liabilities under this Regulation have been fully
discharged.

103.2 A creditor Nation must file a claim with the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel within
four calendar months of the conclusion of the Tie/Event concerned, giving
particulars of the amounts due to it in respect of general travelling expenses,
subsistence and details of the Gross Receipts (if known).

E. REGIONAL GROUPS

104. Commercial rights

104.1 In addition to section B of this Schedule 2, the commercial rights available to

Nations in the Regional Groups will be specified in the relevant Commercial
Letter.

105. Ticketing and hospitality

105.1 The allocation of tickets will be as set out in the Hosting Manual.

106. Finances

106.1 The ITF will pay the fees, and all reasonable accommodation, subsistence and
travel expenses (economy class only) of the Referee as detailed in the Financial
Letter. Any other financial matters will be detailed in the Financial Letter.

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 SCHEDULE 3: BILLIE JEAN KING CUP CODE OF CONDUCT

ARTICLE I: GENERAL

A. Purpose

The ITF promulgates this Billie Jean King Cup Code of Conduct in order to maintain fair
and reasonable standards of conduct by Team Members and Related Persons in Ties
and to protect their rights, the rights of the public and the integrity of the sport of tennis.

B. Applicability

This Code of Conduct applies to the Competition and to all Team Members, Related
Persons and (for Article V and Article VI) Covered Persons.

C. United States Dollar

All monetary fines set forth in this Code of Conduct are in US Dollars.

ARTICLE II: ONSITE OFFENCES

A. General

Each Team Member shall, during all matches and at all times while within the precincts
of the site of a Tie/Event (which shall include any official venue or location related to
the Tie/Event), or otherwise in connection with a Tie/Event, conduct herself in a
professional manner. The provisions hereinafter set forth shall apply to each Team
Member’s conduct while within the precincts of each such site.

B. Punctuality

Captains must provide team selections by the Player Selection Deadline and the
Change of Selection Deadline. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $5,000.

Matches shall be called in accordance with the order of play. Players and Captains shall
be ready to play when their matches are called. For the purposes of this punctuality
rule, the official clock in Ties shall be the Referee’s timepiece.

1. Any Player and/or Captain not ready to walk on court when their match is called
may be fined up to $5,000.

2. Any Player not ready to play (and/or any Captain not on court) within fifteen (15)
minutes after her match is called may be fined up to an additional $10,000 and the
Player shall be defaulted unless the Referee in her sole discretion, after consideration
of all relevant circumstances, elects not to declare a default.

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Players and Captains must attend Official Functions on time and comply with ITF
instructions regarding the timing and organisation of any such Official Functions. Failure
to do so may result in a fine of up to $10,000.

C. Dress and equipment

Each Player and Captain must dress and present herself for play in a professional
manner. Clean and customarily acceptable tennis attire must be worn.

1. Unacceptable attire

Sweatshirts, gym shorts, dress shirts, T-shirts or any other inappropriate attire shall not
be worn during a match (including the warm-up).

Shoes

Players are required to wear tennis shoes generally accepted as proper tennis attire.
Shoes shall not cause damage to the court other than what is expected during the
normal course of a match or practice. Damage to a court may be considered as physical
or visible, which may include a shoe that leaves marks beyond what it considered
acceptable. The Referee has the authority to determine that a shoe does not meet
these criteria and may order the player to change.

(a) Grass court shoes

In a Tie played on grass courts, no shoes other than those with rubber soles, without
heels, ribs, studs or coverings, shall be worn by Players.

Special grass court shoes will not be used without the express approval of the Referee.
Such shoes will not be approved unless they comply with the following specifications:

The pimples or studs on the base of the sole shall have maximum top diameter of three
(3) millimetres and a minimum top diameter of two (2) millimetres. The maximum height
of the pimples or studs shall be two (2) millimetres with a maximum of 10 degree angle
slope between the base and the top of the pimple. The durometres shall be between
58 and 63 based on the shore “A” scale. The pimple top diameter compared to its
respective pimple density per square inch shall be within the following guidelines:

Pimple Top Diameter Density Per Square Inch

2.00mm 32
2.25mm 28
2.50mm 24
2.75mm 21
3.00mm 18

Shoes with pimples or studs around the outside of the toes shall not be permitted. The
foxing around the toes must be smooth. Players desiring approval of special grass court
shoes should submit a sample shoe to the ITF in advance of the Tie.

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As an alternative to the above specifications, players may also use the special grass
court shoes developed, tested and approved by the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Details of these special grass court shoes are available from the ITF upon request.

(b) Clay court shoes

Players are required to wear tennis shoes generally accepted for play on clay courts or
granular surfaces. The Referee has the authority to determine that a tennis shoe’s sole
does not conform to such customs and standards and can prohibit its use at Ties played
on clay courts.

Special grass court shoes as described in section (a) above shall not be worn during a
match on clay courts.

2. Team identification

(a) Team identification principles – the Nation’s Players and Captains shall be
required at all times to dress in compliance with team identification principles
which are set out in the Billie Jean King Cup Team ID Style Guide. To comply, a
Player and Captain shall:

i) display the Nation's name on the back of their shirts or dress; or

ii) dress in their Nation’s national colours, as approved by the ITF.

For the Finals Week only, Players and Captains must dress in their Nation’s
“Away” colours if instructed to do so by the Referee or the ITF in respect of any
Match, Tie or Event.

A Nation’s “Away” colours shall be approved by the ITF in advance of the Finals
Week in accordance with the Billie Jean King Cup Team ID Style Guide.

(b) Team identification principles – as relates to substantially the same colours

requirement.

The two Players in a doubles team shall be dressed in substantially the same
colours.

The additional team identification principles will be satisfied so long as both

members of a doubles team:

i) display the Nation’s name on the back of their shirts and dress in
substantially the same colours; or

ii) dress in their Nation's colours, as approved by the ITF.

Nations should refer the Billie Jean King Cup Team ID Style Guide to ensure
compliance with this Section 2.

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3. Identification

No identification shall be permitted on a Player’s or Captain’s clothing, products or

equipment on court during a match, at any Official Function or press conference
(including the media and promotional events referred to at section G below), except as
follows (the ITF reserves the right to interpret the following rules so as to give effect to
the intent and purpose of the rules):

(a) Shirt, sweater, or jacket

(i) Sleeves

One (1) commercial (non-manufacturer’s) identification for each sleeve, neither

of which exceeds four (4) square inches (26 sq.cm), plus one (1) commercial
identification of a Nation's Team Sponsor on one (1) sleeve, not to exceed four
(4) square inches (26 sq.cm), plus one (1) manufacturer’s identification on each
sleeve, neither of which exceeds eight (8) square inches (52 sq.cm) shall be
permitted. If written identification is used within this eight (8) square inches (52
sq.cm) area on either or both sleeves, such written identification may not exceed
four (4) square inches (26 sq.cm) per sleeve.

Sleeveless

The two (2) commercial (non-manufacturer’s) identifications permitted on the

sleeves above, neither of which shall exceed four (4) square inches (26 sq.cm)
in size, and the one (1) commercial identification of a Nation's Team Sponsor not
to exceed four (4) square inches (26 sq.cm) may be placed on the front of the
garment.

WTA Patch

Under the current agreement with WTA and unless otherwise decided by the
ITF, an additional patch may be worn on the sleeve or front of the garment if and
only if it is a WTA patch and the sponsor of the WTA does not conflict with a
sponsor of the Billie Jean King Cup. The WTA patch shall not exceed three (3)
square inches (19.5 sq.cm).

(ii) Front, back and collar

Total of two (2) manufacturer’s identifications, neither of which exceeds two (2)
square inches (13 sq.cm) or one (1) manufacturer’s identification, which does not
exceed four (4) square inches (26 sq.cm), plus the Nation's logo which does not
exceed two (2) square inches (13 sq.cm) shall be permitted.

(b) Leggings, skirts, shorts or tracksuit pants

Two (2) manufacturer’s identifications, neither of which exceeds two (2) square inches
(13 sq.cm) or one (1) manufacturer’s identification which does not exceed four (4)
square inches (26 sq.cm) shall be permitted. Leggings or compression shorts may be

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worn without a skirt, dress, or shorts as long as they reach mid-thigh at a minimum
and comply with the manufacturer’s identification requirements specified in this
paragraph (b). No commercial or manufacturers identifications are allowed on the
front or back of shorts underneath skirts.

Note: A dress for the purpose of permissible identification shall be treated as a

combination of a skirt and shirt (dividing dress at waist).

(c) Socks/shoes

Manufacturer’s identifications on each sock and on each shoe shall be permitted. The
identifications on the sock(s) on each foot shall be limited to a maximum of two (2)
square inches (13 sq.cm).

(d) Racquet

Manufacturer’s identifications on racquet and strings shall be permitted.

(e) Hat, headband, wristband or face covering

One (1) manufacturer’s identification, not to exceed two (2) square inches (13 sq.cm)
shall be permitted.

(f) Bags, other equipment or paraphernalia

Tennis equipment manufacturer’s identifications on each item plus two (2) separate
commercial identifications on one (1) bag, neither of which exceeds four (4) square
inches (26 sq.cm) shall be permitted.

(g) Other tennis, sport or entertainment event

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary hereinabove set forth the identification by use
of the name, emblem, logo, trade mark, symbol or other description of any tennis circuit,
series of tennis events, tennis exhibition, tennis tournament, any other sport or
entertainment event is prohibited on all dress or equipment, unless otherwise approved
by the ITF.

(h) General

In the event that utilisation of any of the foregoing permitted commercial identifications
would violate any governmental regulation with respect to television, then the same
shall be prohibited.

No identification shall be permitted on a Player’s or Captain’s clothing, products or

equipment that (i) relates to tobacco, e-cigarettes, betting or hard liquor, (ii) is political
in nature, and/or (iii) is detrimental to the sport of tennis, the ITF or the Billie Jean King
Cup competition.

For the purposes of this rule, the manufacturer means the manufacturer of the clothing
or equipment in question.

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In addition, the size limitation shall be ascertained by determining the area of the actual
patch or other addition to a Player’s clothing without regard to the colour of the same.
In determining area, depending on the shape of the patch or other addition, a circle,
triangle or rectangle shall be drawn around the same and the size of the patch for the
purpose of this rule shall be the area within the circumference of the circle or the
perimeter of the triangle or rectangle as the case may be.

4. Warm-up clothing (sweater, jacket)

Players may wear warm-up clothing during the warm-up and during a match provided
it complies with the foregoing provisions and provided further that the Players obtain
approval of the Referee prior to wearing warm-up clothing during a match.

The country name of the Player's Nation must be displayed on the back of the warm-
up clothing. This is not considered to be an identification and is legal in any size.

In addition to the commercial identification of a Nation's Team Sponsor allowed on one

sleeve of sweaters or jackets, one (1) commercial identification of a Nation's Team
Sponsor not to exceed four (4) square inches (26 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, Pre-Tie Function, official
ceremonies and Pre-Draw Press Conferences.

5. Change/taping

Any Player who violates this section (dress and equipment) may be ordered by the Chair
Umpire or Referee to change their attire or equipment immediately. No taping over of
such attire shall be allowed. Failure of a Player to comply with such order may result in
immediate default.

6. Fines

Any Player and/or Captain who violates this section (dress and equipment) and (if a
Player) is not defaulted shall be subject to the following fines:

(a) Violation of the provisions with respect to unacceptable attire or team

identification shall result in a fine of up to $10,000.

(b) Violation of the provisions with respect to manufacturer’s identification shall

result in a fine of up to $1,000.

(c) Violation of the provisions with respect to commercial identifications shall result
in a fine of up to $4,000.

(d) Violation of the provisions with respect to other tennis, sport or entertainment
event shall result in a fine of up to $10,000.

If a violation of this section occurs, the Nation of the relevant Player/Captain must pay
the relevant fine to the ITF on behalf of the Player/Captain.

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D. Leaving the court

Players and Captains shall not leave the court area during a match (including the warm-
up) without the permission of the Umpire. Violation of this section shall subject a Player
and/or Captain to a fine of up to $6,000 for each violation. In addition, the Player may
be defaulted and subjected to the additional penalties for failure to complete a match
as set out below.

E. Best efforts

A Player shall use their best efforts to win a match when competing in a Tie. Violation
of this section shall subject a Player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each violation. For
purposes of this section, 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 shall also constitute the Major
Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional penalties set
forth in these Regulations.

F. Failure to complete a match, Tie and/or Event

All Players and Captains selected for any match, Tie and/or Event must complete such
match, Tie and/or Event unless they are incapacitated by illness, accident or other
unavoidable hindrance.

Violation of this section shall:

(a) For the Qualifiers, Play-offs and Regional Group Events:

i) subject the Player and/or Captain to a fine of up to $10,000 and ineligibility

to represent their Nation in the next match, Tie and/or Event whether in the
current Competition or subsequent editions of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition.

(b) For the Finals Week only:

i) subject a Player and/or Captain to a fine of up to $100,000 and ineligibility to

represent their Nation in the next match, Tie and/or Event whether in the
current Competition or subsequent editions of the Billie Jean King Cup
competition; and

ii) (notwithstanding the Referee’s authority to default Team Members at Section

U below, and only where a nation fails to field a doubles team for a dead Tie
that is required to be played by the Regulations) confer on the Referee the
authority to default the Nation of the Player/Captain in breach of this Section
F from the next doubles match that the Nation is scheduled to play in its next
Tie during the Finals Week. Before issuing a default under this sub-section

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 (b) (ii), the Referee must use best efforts to obtain the approval of the
Executive Director.

The power to declare the Player and/or Captain ineligible to represent his Nation for
the remainder of the Tie or Event shall be exercised by the Referee, who shall use
his/her best efforts to obtain the approval of the Executive Director. Any further
ineligibility shall be determined by the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel.

In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a match,
Tie and/or Event, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this section shall also
constitute the Major Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the
additional penalties set forth in that section.

G. Full Performance

Notwithstanding section F above, any match, Tie and/or Event that is not completed
shall subject the Nation of the Player who is responsible for not completing the match,
Tie and/or Event to a fine of up to $100,000 for each violation.

H. Media obligations

Players and Captains have the following media obligations:

Pre-Tie:

(a) Each Nation's nominated Players and Captain must attend (if held) any:

i) Pre-Tie Function;

ii) Tie/Event Draws;

iii) Post-Draw Press Conference and interviews; and

(b) Captains must attend the Pre-Draw Press Conference (if held). The Pre-Draw
Press Conference may be held in conjunction with a Team Sponsor in
accordance with the Billie Jean King Cup Commercial Guidelines.

(c) For the Finals Week, each Nation's nominated Players and Captain must attend
a team press conferences and interviews, and two additional promotional and
media activities (lasting a maximum of two hours in total).

Post-match:

(a) Unless injured and physically unable to appear, the Player(s) who participated in
the match must attend the post-match press conference organised immediately
or within 30 minutes after the conclusion of each match whether they won or
lost the match, unless such time is extended or otherwise modified by the
Referee for good cause. Captains must attend only the last post-match press
conference organised on each day of the Tie in which they participate.

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 (b) The Nation's nominated Players and Captain must participate in post-match one-
to-one interviews with the national broadcasters of the Home and Visiting
Nation, ITF TV and a journalist from the official Billie Jean King Cup website.

(c) For the Final, each of the winning Nation's nominated Players and Captain must
attend promotional and media activities (lasting a maximum of four hours in total)
and the Photo Shoot.

Violation of this section shall subject a Player/Captain to a fine of up to $10,000 for each
incident. (For the avoidance of doubt, if more than one Player/Captain from the same
Nation fail to attend the same media event, e.g. two Players fail to attend the same
Tie/Event Draw, the total fine for their collective conduct will be $10,000; but, if any of
a Nation's Players/Captains fail to attend different media events, e.g. a Nation's Player
fails to attend a Tie/Event Draw and its Captain fails to attend a Pre-Draw Press
Conference, then a fine of up to $10,000 may apply to each failure).

I. Ceremonies

For the purpose of ceremonies and Official Functions, the nominated Players and
Captains of all participating Nations are required to attend the following functions (if
held) in appropriate team dress unless reasonably unable to do so, as determined by
the Referee:

(a) Pre-Tie Function

(b) Opening Ceremony

(c) Team Presentation Ceremony

(d) Closing Ceremony

(e) Official Player Party

(f) Official Dinner

Violation of this section shall subject each Player/Captain to a fine of up to $10,000 for
each incident. (For the avoidance of doubt, if more than one Player/Captain from the
same Nation fails to attend the same ceremony/Official Function, e.g. two Players fail to
attend the Opening Ceremony, the total fine for their collective conduct will be $10,000;
but, if any of a Nation's Players/Captains fail to attend different ceremonies/Official
Functions, e.g. a Nation's Player fails to attend the Opening Ceremony and its Captain
fails to attend the Closing Ceremony, then a fine of up to $10,000 may apply to each
failure).

J. Time violation/delay of game

Following the expiration of the warm-up period play shall be continuous and a Player
and/or Captain shall not unreasonably delay a match for any cause.

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A maximum of twenty (25) seconds shall elapse from the moment the ball goes out of
play at the end of the point until the time the ball is struck for the first serve of the next
point. If such serve is a fault the second serve must be struck by the server without
delay.

When changing ends a maximum of ninety (90) seconds shall elapse from the moment
the ball goes out of play at the end of the game until the time the first serve is struck
for the next game. If such first serve is a fault the second serve must be struck by the
server without delay. However, after the first game of each set and during a tie-break,
play shall be continuous and the Players shall change ends without a rest period.

At the conclusion of each set, regardless of the score, there shall be a set break of one
hundred and twenty (120) seconds from the moment the ball goes out of play at the end
of the set until the time the first serve is struck for the next set.

If a set ends after an even number of games, there shall be no change of ends until
after the first game of the next set.

The receiver shall play to the reasonable pace of the server and shall be ready to
receive within a reasonable time of the server being ready.

The first violation of this section, as either server or receiver, shall be penalised by a
time violation warning and each subsequent violation, as either server or receiver, shall
be penalised as follows:

• Server The time violation shall result in a “fault”

• Receiver The time violation shall result in a “point penalty”

When a violation is a result of a medical condition, refusal to play or not returning to the
court within the allowed time, a Code of Conduct violation (delay of game) penalty shall
be assessed in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule.

K. Audible obscenity

Team Members shall not use audible obscenity within the precincts of the site. Violation
of this Section shall subject a Team Member to a fine up to $10,000 for each violation.
In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match (including warm-up), the
Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule below. In
circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or are
singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Major
Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional penalties set
forth in that section.

For the purpose of this section, audible obscenity is defined as the use of words
commonly known and understood to be profane and uttered clearly and loudly enough
to be heard by the Chair Umpire, spectators, linesmen or ball persons.

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L. Coaching and Team Members

Players shall not receive coaching during a match except as set out in Rule 30 of the
Rules of Tennis. Communications of any kind, audible or visible, between a Player and
a coach other than the Captain, may be construed as coaching.

Players shall also prohibit their Team Members (1) from using audible obscenity within
the precincts of the site, (2) from making obscene gestures of any kind within the
precincts of the site, (3) from verbally abusing an official, opponent, spectator or other
person within the precincts of the site, (4) from physically abusing any official, opponent,
spectator or other person within the precincts of the site and (5) from giving, making,
issuing, authorising or endorsing any public statement within the precincts of the site
which have, or are designed to have, an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the best
interests of the Billie Jean King Cup competition and/or of the officiating thereof.

Violation of this section shall subject a Player to a fine of up to $10,000 for each
violation. In addition, if such violation occurs during a match (including warm-up), the
Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule. In
circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of the Tie, or
are singularly egregious, the Referee may order the Team Member to be removed from
the stands or the precincts of the site and upon their failure to comply with such order
may declare an immediate default of the Player.

M. Visible obscenity

Team Members shall not make obscene gestures of any kind within the precincts of the
site. Violation of this Section shall subject a Team Member to a fine up to $10,000 for
each violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match (including
warm-up), the Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule
below. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a
Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this section shall also constitute
the Major Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional
penalties set forth in that section.

For the purposes of this section, visible obscenity is defined as the making of signs by
the person with their hands and/or racquet or balls that commonly have an obscene
meaning or impact to reasonable people.

N. Abuse of balls

Players shall not violently, dangerously or with anger hit, kick or throw a tennis ball
within the precincts of the site except in the reasonable pursuit of a point during a match
(including warm-up). Violation of this Section shall subject a Player to fine up to $700
for each violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match the
Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule below.

For the purposes of this section, abuse of balls is defined as intentionally hitting a ball
out of the enclosure of the court, hitting a ball dangerously or recklessly within the court
or hitting a ball with negligent disregard of the consequences.

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O. Abuse of racquets or equipment

Players shall not violently or with anger hit, kick or throw a racquet or other equipment
within the precincts of the site. Violation of this section shall subject a Player to a fine
up to $1,000 for each violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a
match (including warm-up), the Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point
Penalty Schedule below.

For the purpose of this section, abuse of racquets or equipment is defined as

intentionally and violently destroying or damaging racquets or equipment or
intentionally and violently hitting the net, court, umpire’s chair or other fixture during a
match out of anger or frustration.
P. Verbal abuse

Team Members shall not at any time directly or indirectly verbally abuse any official,
sponsor, opponent, spectator or other person within the precincts of the site.

Violation of this Section shall subject a Team Member to a fine up to $10,000 for each
violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match (including warm-
up), the Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule below.
In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or
are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Major
Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional penalties set
forth in these Regulations.

For the purposes of this section, verbal abuse is defined as a statement about an official,
opponent, sponsor, spectator or other person that implies dishonesty or is derogatory,
insulting or otherwise abusive.

Q. Physical abuse

Team Members shall not at any time physically abuse any official, opponent, spectator
or other person within the precincts of the site.

Violation of this Section shall subject a Team Member to a fine up to $10,000 for each
violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match (including warm-
up), the Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule below.
In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, or
are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also constitute the Major
Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional penalties set
forth in these Regulations.

For the purposes of this section, physical abuse is the unauthorised touching of an
official, opponent, spectator or other person.

R. Unsportsmanlike conduct

Team Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a sportsmanlike manner and
give due regard to the authority of officials and the rights of opponents, spectators and

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others. Violation of this Section shall subject a Team Member to a fine of up to $10,000
for each violation. In addition, if a Player commits such violation during a match
(including warm-up), the Player shall be penalised in accordance with the Point Penalty
Schedule below. In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the
success of a Tie, or are singularly egregious, a single violation of this Section shall also
constitute the Major Offence of “Aggravated Behaviour” and shall be subject to the
additional penalties set forth in these Regulations.

For the purposes of this section, unsportsmanlike conduct is defined as any misconduct
by a player that is clearly abusive or detrimental to the Billie Jean King Cup competition,
the ITF or the sport of tennis generally. In addition, unsportsmanlike conduct shall
include, but not be limited to, the giving, making, issuing, authorising or endorsing any
public statement having, or designed to have, an effect prejudicial or detrimental to the
best interest of the Billie Jean King Cup competition and/or the officiating thereof.

S. Partisan crowd/spectator behaviour

During Competition matches each Nation must control its supporting spectators so that
play is not interrupted or disturbed. In the event that the spectators or any individual
spectators supporting a Nation behave in such a partisan manner that play is
unreasonably interrupted or the Players at any time are unreasonably provoked and/or
intimidated, the Referee shall penalise such Nation's player in accordance with the
following:

FIRST offence WARNING

SECOND offence POINT PENALTY
THIRD AND EACH SUBSEQUENT offence GAME PENALTY

However, after the third partisan crowd violation, the Referee shall determine whether
each subsequent offence shall constitute a default.

In circumstances that are flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a Tie, the
Referee shall have the authority to declare a default for a single violation of this section.

T. Point Penalty Schedule

The Point Penalty Schedule to be used for violations set forth is as follows:
FIRST offence WARNING
SECOND offence POINT PENALTY
THIRD AND EACH SUBSEQUENT offence GAME PENALTY

However, after the third Code of Conduct violation, the Referee shall determine
whether each subsequent violation shall constitute a default.

The decision of the Referee under the Point Penalty Schedule shall be final and not
subject to appeal.

For the avoidance of doubt, the Point Penalty Schedule applies in addition to any other
sanction (such as fines) that might apply under this Code of Conduct.

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U. Defaults

The Referee may declare a default for either a single violation of this Code of Conduct
(immediate default) committed by any Team Member or pursuant to the Point Penalty
Schedule set out above. In all cases of default, the decision of the Referee shall be final
and not subject to appeal.

Any Player who is defaulted under this provision may be fined up to $2,000 in addition
to any or all other fines levied with respect to the offending incident.

In addition, any Player who is defaulted under this provision may be defaulted from the
remainder of the Tie/Event, except when the offending incident involves only a violation
of the punctuality or dress and equipment sections of this Code of Conduct, or as a
result of a medical condition or when their doubles partner commits the Code of
Conduct violation that causes the default. Default of a Player from the remainder of the
Tie/Event may include at the Referee’s discretion the removal of accreditation and
denial of access to the site.

A default as a result of a violation by a Team Member other than a Player will subject
that Team Member to removal of accreditation, and at the Referee’s discretion, denial
of access to the site (except for a violation arising during the Finals Week, in which case
Regulation 75.2 applies).

However, prior to any default from the remainder of the Tie, removal of accreditation
and/or denial of access to the site, the Referee must use best efforts to obtain the
approval of the Executive Director.

V. Doubles match

1. Point penalties/game penalties/defaults

Point penalties, game penalties and/or a default if assessed for violation of this Code
of Conduct shall be assessed against the doubles team.

2. Fines

Fines for violation of the provisions on team identification for doubles teams shall be
assessed against the team. All other fines for violation of Article II shall be assessed
only against the individual member of the doubles team who is in violation unless both
members of the team are in violation.

W. Determination and penalty

The Referee shall make such investigation as is reasonable to determine the facts
regarding all Onsite Offences and upon determining that a violation has occurred shall
specify the applicable fine and/or other sanction and give written notice to the Captain.

X. Payment of fines

The ITF shall deduct any fines from any payment to Nations.

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Y. Appeals

Any Team Member found to have committed an Onsite Offence at a Tie may appeal
the offence and/or any fine imposed to the Independent Tribunal in accordance with
Regulation 75.

ARTICLE III: MAJOR OFFENCES

A. Aggravated Behaviour

No Team Member or Related Person at any Tie shall engage in “Aggravated Behaviour”
which is defined as follows:

1. One or more incidents of behaviour designated in this Code of Conduct as

constituting “Aggravated Behaviour”.

2. One incident of behaviour that is egregious flagrant and particularly injurious to

the success of the Billie Jean King Cup competition, or is singularly egregious.

3. A series of two (2) or more violations of this Code of Conduct within a twelve (12)
month period which singularly do not constitute “Aggravated Behaviour”, but when
viewed together establish a pattern of conduct that is egregious and is detrimental to
the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

Violation of this Section by a Player/Captain, directly or indirectly through a Related

Person or others, shall subject a Player/Captain to a fine up to $250,000 or the amount
of Prize Money won at the Tie, whichever is greater, and a maximum penalty of
permanent suspension from play in all Ties and/or any ITF tournament, event or circuit.

Violation of this section shall subject a Related Person to a maximum penalty of

permanent revocation of accreditation and denial of access to all Ties and/or any ITF
tournament, event or circuit.

B. Conduct contrary to the integrity of the game

No Player, Captain or Related Person shall engage in conduct contrary to the integrity
of the game of tennis. If a Player and/or Captain is convicted of the violation of a criminal
law of any country or territory, the punishment for which includes possible
imprisonment for more than one year, he may be deemed by virtue of such conviction
to have engaged in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis. In addition,
if a Player, Captain or Related Person has at any time behaved in a manner severely
damaging to the reputation of the sport, he may be deemed by virtue of such behaviour
to have engaged in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis and be in
violation of this section. Violation of this section by a Player and/or Captain, directly or
indirectly through a Related Person or others, shall subject a Player and/or Captain to
a fine up to $250,000 and/or to a maximum penalty of permanent suspension from play
in all Ties and/or any ITF tournament, event or circuit. Violation of this Section shall be
Aggravated Behaviour and shall subject a Related Person to a maximum penalty of

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permanent revocation of accreditation and denial of access to all Ties and/or any ITF
tournament, event or circuit.

C. DETERMINATION AND PENALTY

The ITF will investigate all facts concerning any alleged Major Offence. All Players,
Captains and Related Persons must cooperate fully with such investigations. The ITF
may make a written demand to a Player, Captain or Related Person (a 'Demand') to
furnish to the ITF any information that may evidence or lead to the discovery of
evidence of a Major Offence, including (without limitation) requiring the Player, Captain
or Related Person to attend an interview and/or to provide a written statement setting
forth their knowledge of the relevant facts and circumstances. The Player, Captain or
Related Person must furnish such information within seven business days of the making
of such demand, or within such other deadline as may be specified by the ITF.

Where, as the result of an investigation under this section, the ITF forms the view that
a Player, Captain or Related Person has a case to answer for commission of a Major
Offence, the ITF shall refer the matter to the Review Board.

Review Board

The ITF will identify one or more individuals who are independent of the ITF and who
have the expertise required by the nature of the particular case to form the Review
Board and to review the evidence to determine whether there is a case to answer. The
ITF shall send the entire dossier of evidence to the Review Board member(s). Where
necessary, the Review Board may request that the ITF provide additional information
for the Review Board's consideration. There shall be no obligation for the Review Board
to meet in person to deliberate. However, any decision by the Review Board that the
player or other person has a case to answer must be unanimous.

Where the Review Board concludes that there is no case to answer, then the ITF shall
notify the Player, Captain or Related Person and any other party with a right of appeal
under Regulation 75, and (subject to the rights of appeal set out at Regulation 75) the
matter shall not proceed any further.

When the Review Board determines that a Player, Captain or Related Person has a case
to answer, the ITF shall send a written notice to the player or other person (the 'Notice
of Charge'), with a copy to the Chair of the Independent Tribunal, setting out:

(a) the Major Offence(s) alleged to have been committed, a summary of the facts
upon which such allegations are based;

(b) the potential consequences applicable if it is determined that the alleged

Major Offence has been committed;

(c) the Player, Captain or Related Person's entitlement to respond to the Notice
of Charge in one of the following ways:

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 (i) To admit the Major Offence(s) charged, and accede to the
consequences specified in the Notice of Charge;

(ii) To admit the Major Offence(s) charged, but to dispute and/or seek
to mitigate the consequences specified in the Notice of Charge, and to
have the Independent Tribunal determine the consequences at a
hearing; or

(iii) To deny the Major Offence(s) charged, and to have the

Independent Tribunal determine the charge and (if the charge is upheld)
any consequences, at a hearing; and

(d) that, if the Player, Captain or Related Person wishes to exercise their right to
a hearing before the Independent Tribunal, he must submit a written request for
such a hearing so that it is received by the ITF as soon as possible, but in any
event within 10 days of the Player, Captain or Related Person's receipt of the
notice. The request must also state how the Player, Captain or Related Person
responds to the charge in the notice and must explain (in summary form) the
basis for such response. In the event no such response is received by that
deadline, the Player, Captain or Related Person will be deemed to have admitted
the Major Offence(s) charged, and to have acceded to the consequences
specified in the Notice of Charge.

In the event that the ITF withdraws the Notice of Charge, or the Player, Captain or
Related Person admits the Major Offence(s) charged and accedes to the consequences
specified by the ITF (or is deemed to have done so), a hearing before the Independent
Tribunal shall not be required. Instead the ITF shall promptly issue a decision confirming
(as applicable) its withdrawal of the Notice of Charge or the commission of the Major
Offence(s) and the imposition of the specified consequences, and shall send a copy of
the decision to the Player, Captain or Related Person and to any other party that has a
right, further to Regulation 75, to appeal the decision.

Provisional suspension

At the time, afterwards, or (exceptionally) before it issues a Notice of Charge, the ITF
may impose a provisional suspension on the Player, Captain or Related Person in
question pending determination of the charge(s), where it considers it necessary to
protect the integrity and/or reputation of the Competition, the ITF, and/or the sport of
tennis.
Where a provisional suspension is imposed, the ITF shall notify the Player, Captain or
Related Person of their right:

(a) at their election, to make an application to the Chair of the Independent

Tribunal convened to hear her case, either immediately or at any time prior to
the full hearing, for an order that the provisional suspension should not be
imposed (or, if the provisional suspension has been imposed, that it should be
vacated). The Chair of the Independent Tribunal, sitting alone, will rule on the
application as soon as reasonably practicable; and

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 (b) to have the proceedings before the Independent Tribunal expedited so
that the hearing is held, and the charge against her is determined, as soon as
possible, consistent with the requirements of due process.

In circumstances where the ITF decides not to impose a provisional suspension, the
Player, Captain or Related Person shall be offered the opportunity to accept a voluntary
provisional suspension pending the resolution of the matter. If the Player, Captain or
Related Person wishes to accept the offer (and receive credit against any period of
suspension that might be imposed), the Player, Captain or Related Person must
communicate her acceptance in writing to the ITF, in a form acceptable to the ITF.

No admission shall be inferred, or other adverse inference drawn, from the decision of
a Player, Captain or Related Person (a) not to make an application to avoid (or to vacate)
a provisional suspension, or (b) to accept a voluntary provisional suspension.

A Player, Captain or Related Person may not, during the period of any provisional
suspension, play, coach or otherwise participate in any capacity in the Competition or
subsequent edition of the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

Any period of provisional suspension served by the Player, Captain or Related Person
(whether imposed or voluntarily accepted in writing, in a form acceptable to the ITF)
shall be credited against any period of suspension imposed by the Independent
Tribunal, provided that the Player, Captain or Related Person must have respected the
terms of the provisional suspension in full. No credit against a period of suspension
shall be given for any time period before the effective date of the provisional
suspension (whether imposed or voluntarily accepted in writing, in a form acceptable
to the ITF), regardless of the Player's, Captain's or Related Person's status or lack of
participation during such period. If a period of suspension is served pursuant to a
decision that is subsequently appealed, then the Player, Captain or Related Person shall
receive a credit for such period of provisional suspension served against any period of
suspension that may ultimately be imposed on appeal.

Hearing

If the Player, Captain or Related Person charged exercises their right to a hearing, the
matter shall be referred to the Independent Tribunal and shall proceed in accordance
with the procedures set out in the Independent Tribunal Procedural Rules.

Subject only to the rights of appeal set out in Regulation 75, the Independent Tribunal’s
decision shall be the full, final and complete disposition of the case and will be binding
on all parties.

Any breach by a player or Related Person of the terms of their sanction under this Article
III shall be referred to the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel and dealt with pursuant to
clause 5 of the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel Procedural Rules.

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D. PAYMENT OF FINES

All fines imposed by the Independent Tribunal for Major Offences shall be deducted
from any payments to be made to the Player’s or Captain’s Nation, or (where there are
no payments outstanding or they are not sufficient to cover the fine) shall be paid by
the Player/Captain and/or her Nation to the ITF by the deadline specified by the
Independent Tribunal (or ITF where the Player or Captain does not exercise their right
to a hearing).

ARTICLE IV: WELFARE POLICY

Each Team Member shall be bound by and shall comply with the provisions of the
Welfare Policy set out in Schedule 4.

ARTICLE V: MISCONDUCT

A. For the purposes of this article, 'Covered Persons' shall have the same meaning
as set out in the Welfare Policy in Schedule 4.

B. The ITF is committed to maintaining the highest standards of behaviour and

conduct. Any Covered Person or Nation who/that engages in or commits any act
of misconduct which does not fall within any behaviour or conduct that is
specifically prohibited in this Code of Conduct, or is prohibited but such
prohibition is limited in its application so that it is not expressed to apply to the
applicable Covered Person or Nation, shall be in violation of this section.

C. For the purposes of this section, 'Misconduct' means any conduct or behaviour
that is contrary to the integrity or reputation or interests of the ITF, the Billie Jean
King Cup competition, any other tournament, event or circuit owned or
sanctioned by the ITF or the game of tennis.

D. Any individual or Nation who/that believes that any Covered Person or Nation
has committed misconduct in violation of this section may file a written complaint
with the Executive Director. That complaint shall identify the complainant and
state specifically the nature of the alleged misconduct.

E. Upon receipt of such a complaint, or if the ITF itself considers that there has
been apparent misconduct, the ITF shall cause an investigation to be made of
all facts concerning the alleged misconduct and shall provide written notice of
such investigation to the Covered Person involved; the Covered Person shall be
given at least ten (10) days to provide to the ITF, directly or through counsel, such
evidence as the Covered Person deems to be relevant to the investigation. All
Covered Persons must cooperate fully with such investigations. Upon the
completion of the investigation, the ITF shall refer the matter to the ITF Internal
Adjudication Panel.

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F. Having heard the matter in accordance with the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel
Procedural Rules, the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel shall promptly issue a
written decision, including sanctions (if any). A copy of the decision shall be
promptly delivered to all parties.

G. The ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may impose appropriate sanctions on

Covered Persons or a Nation including:

1. In the case of a Player or Captain, a fine of up to $250,000 or the amount of

Prize Money won at the Tie during or at which the violation of this section
occurs, whichever is greater, and/or a maximum penalty of permanent
suspension from play in all Ties in the Competition and/or subsequent
editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition;
2. In the case of a Nation, disqualification in respect of the Competition, and/or
refusal of entry for future editions of the Billie Jean King Cup competition
until assurances of compliance with the Regulations and Code of Conduct
are given, and/or a fine of up to $250,000. For violations which, in the
opinion of the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel, do not justify disqualification,
the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may decide to impose only a fine or
withhold part or whole of the payment set out in Schedule 2, Article 90.
3. In the case of all other Covered Persons, denial of privileges or a maximum
penalty of permanent revocation of accreditation and denial of access to all
Ties and/or the Billie Jean King Cup competition.

H. Any Covered Person sanctioned for misconduct by the ITF Internal Adjudication
Panel may appeal that decision to the Independent Tribunal in accordance with
Regulation 75.

I. If any Team Member commits misconduct during the Finals Week, Regulation
75.2 applies.

ARTICLE VI: COVID-19 PROTOCOLS

A. For the purposes of this article, 'Covered Persons' shall have the same meaning
as set out in the Welfare Policy in Schedule 4.

B. MINIMUM STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOUR

All Covered Persons shall comply with the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup Covid-
19 Protocols and the Minimum Standards of Behaviour (the ‘Protocols’). Any failure to
comply with the Protocols shall amount to a violation of this Article VI. Violation of this
Article VI may result in the following sanctions:

1. For a Player or Team Member: a fine of up to $10,000, and/or an Immediate

Default under Article II. Section U and ineligibility to represent her Nation in
the next match, Tie and/or Event in the current Competition. If such violation
occurs during a match (including the warm-up), the Player shall be penalised
in accordance with the Point Penalty Schedule at Article II.S. One violation

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 of this section that is flagrant and particularly injurious to the success of a
match, Tie and/or Event or the Competition, or is singularly egregious, or a
series of two (2) or more violations of this section within a twelve (12) month
period which when viewed together establish a pattern of conduct that is
collectively egregious and is detrimental or injurious to the Tie and/or Event
or the Competition may also constitute the Major Offence of “Aggravated
Behaviour” and shall be subject to the additional penalties set forth in that
section.

2. In the case of the Nation responsible for a Covered Person: disqualification

in respect of the Tie, Event or Competition. For one or more violations which
are singularly or collectively flagrant or egregious or detrimental or injurious
to the Tie, Event or Competition, the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel may,
upon referral by the Referee or the ITF Executive Director, consider the
violation as Misconduct under Article V of the Code of Conduct.

3. In the case of all other Covered Persons: immediate denial of privileges or

revocation of accreditation and denial of access to the Tie, Event or
Competition. One or more violations which are singularly or collectively
flagrant or egregious or detrimental or injurious to the tournament may also
result in permanent revocation of accreditation and denial of access to future
editions of the Competition as determined by the ITF.

C. DETERMINATION AND PENALTY

The Referee shall make such investigation as is reasonable to determine the facts
regarding all offences under Article VI.B and upon determining that a violation has
occurred shall specify the applicable fine and/or other sanction and (where appropriate)
give written notice to the Captain. In addition, the Referee may refer a specific violation
to the ITF Internal Adjudication Panel under Section B.(ii)). All Covered Persons must
cooperate fully with such investigations.

A violation by a Covered Person may subject that Covered Person to (as applicable) a
fine, default, disqualification, immediate removal of accreditation and/or denial of
access to the site, at the Referee’s discretion (except for a violation arising during the
Finals Week by a Player or Team Member, in which case Regulation 75.2 applies).
Before issuing any default from the remainder of the Tie, removal of accreditation
and/or denial of access to the site, the Referee must use best efforts to obtain the
approval of the ITF Executive Director.

D. APPEALS
Any Player or Team Member found to have committed an offence under Article VI.B at
a Tie or Event may appeal the offence and/or any fine imposed to the Independent
Tribunal in accordance with Regulation 75. Any other Covered Person found to have
committed an offence under Article VI.B at a Tie or Event may appeal the offence and/or
any sanction imposed to the Internal Adjudication Panel in accordance with Regulation
75.

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 SCHEDULE 4: WELFARE POLICY

A “Covered Person” is bound by all sections of this Welfare Policy, and is any person
who:
• Competes, coaches, officiates, works at, or otherwise participates in (whether as
a player or supporting role, including parents and legal guardians of a player) in
a tennis event organised or sanctioned by the ITF;
• Attends or is employed at an ITF Regional Training Centre;
• Is a member of an ITF Touring Team in any capacity;
• Is an ITF employee or ITF-appointed consultant;
• Holds an ITF or ITF-recognised Officiating or Coaching certification;
• Receives accreditation at any ITF Tournaments, Events and activities; or
• Acts as an ITF contractor or volunteer in relation to any of the above.

Section A.

Criminal Conduct – illegal drugs and substances

Any Covered Person convicted of or having entered a plea of guilty or no contest to a

criminal charge or indictment relating to the use, possession, distribution or intent to
distribute illegal drugs or substances will be deemed to be in violation of this Section A
of the ITF Welfare Policy and shall be subject to sanction in accordance with the
Procedural Rules Governing Proceedings before an Internal Adjudication Panel
Convened Under ITF Rules.

Section B.

Children Safeguarding Policy

Published separately and available in full on the ITF website at

www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/tour-regulations

Section C.

Adult Safeguarding Policy

Published separately and available in full on the ITF website at

www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/tour-regulations

Section D.

Safeguarding and Case Management Procedures

Published separately and available in full on the ITF website at

www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/tour-regulations

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 SCHEDULE 5: MEDICAL/TOILET AND CHANGE OF ATTIRE BREAKS AND
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITIONS

An Independent Doctor (referenced in this Schedule) must be appointed for all

Ties/Events in the Competition. For some Ties, the Independent Doctor must be onsite
at all times, whereas for other Ties the Independent Doctor is required to be on-call
only (see Regulation 10.4). Where this Schedule requires consultation with the
Independent Doctor, and if at the time consultation is required the Independent Doctor
is on-call but not onsite, the Referee shall have discretion to decide whether it is
necessary for the Independent Doctor to come onsite for the consultation or whether it
is sufficient to communicate with the Independent Doctor by telephone.

1. Medical condition

1.1 A medical condition is a medical illness or a musculoskeletal injury that warrants

medical evaluation and/or medical treatment by the Sports Physiotherapist (as
defined in the ITF Guide to Recommended Healthcare Standards) during the
warm-up or the match.

1.2 Treatable medical conditions include:

(a) Acute medical condition: the sudden development of a medical illness or

musculoskeletal injury during the warm-up or the match that requires
immediate medical attention.

(b) Non-acute medical condition: a medical illness or musculoskeletal injury

that develops or is aggravated during the warm-up or the match and
requires medical attention at the changeover or set break.

1.3 Non-treatable medical conditions include:

(a) Any medical condition that cannot be treated appropriately, or that will
not be improved by available medical treatment within the time allowed.

(b) Any medical condition (inclusive of symptoms) that has not developed or
has not been aggravated during the warm-up or the match.

(c) General Player fatigue.

(d) Any medical condition requiring injections or intravenous infusions,

except for diabetes, for which prior medical certification has been
obtained, and for which subcutaneous injections of insulin may be
administered.

(e) Any medical condition requiring oxygen, unless prior medical approval
has been given by the ITF. Except as permitted by this provision, the use
of supplemental oxygen is not permitted at any time, for any reason.

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2. Medical evaluation

2.1 During the warm-up or the match, the Player may request through the Chair
Umpire for the Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Independent
Doctor, to evaluate her during the next change over or set break. Only in the
case that a Player develops an acute medical condition that necessitates an
immediate stop in play may the Player request through the Chair Umpire for the
Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Independent Doctor, to evaluate
her immediately.

2.2 The purpose of the medical evaluation is to determine if the Player has
developed a treatable medical condition and, if so, to determine when medical
treatment is warranted. Such evaluation should be performed within a
reasonable length of time, balancing player safety on the one hand, and
continuous play on the other. At the discretion of the Referee, such evaluation
may be performed off-court and may proceed in conjunction with the
Independent Doctor.

2.3 If the Referee, in consultation with the Independent Doctor, determines that the
Player has a non-treatable medical condition, then the Player will be advised that
no medical treatment will be allowed.

3. Medical Time-Out

3.1 A Medical Time-Out is allowed by the Referee, in consultation with the

Independent Doctor, when the Sports Physiotherapist has evaluated the Player
and has determined that additional time for medical treatment is required. The
Medical Time-Out takes place during a change over or set break, unless the
Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Independent Doctor, determines
that the Player has developed an acute medical condition that requires
immediate medical treatment.

3.2 The Medical Time-Out begins when the Sports Physiotherapist is ready to start
treatment. At the discretion of the Referee, treatment during a Medical Time-Out
may take place off-court, and may proceed in conjunction with the Independent
Doctor.

3.3 The Medical Time-Out is limited to three minutes of treatment.

3.4 A Player is allowed one Medical Time-Out for each distinct treatable medical
condition. All clinical manifestations of heat illness shall be considered as one
treatable medical condition. All treatable musculoskeletal injuries that manifest
as part of a kinetic chain continuum shall be considered as one treatable medical
condition.

3.5 A Player may receive treatment for muscle cramping only during the time allotted
for change of ends and/or set breaks. Players may not receive a Medical Time-
Out for muscle cramping.

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3.6 In cases where there is doubt about whether the Player suffers from an acute
medical condition, non-acute medical condition inclusive of muscle cramping, or
non-treatable medical condition, the decision of the Referee, in consultation with
the Independent Doctor, is final. If the Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with
the Independent Doctor, believes that the Player has heat illness, and if muscle
cramping is one of the manifestations of heat illness, then the muscle cramping
may only be treated as part of the recommended treatment by the Sports
Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Independent Doctor, for the heat illness
condition.

3.7 A Player who has stopped play by claiming an acute medical condition, but is
determined by the Referee, in consultation with the Independent Doctor, to have
muscle cramping, shall be ordered by the Chair Umpire to resume play
immediately.

3.8 If the Player cannot continue playing due to severe muscle cramping, as
determined by the Referee, in consultation with the Independent Doctor, he may
forfeit the point(s)/game(s) needed to get to a change of ends or set-break in
order to receive treatment. There may be a total of two full change of ends
treatments for muscle cramping in a match, not necessarily consecutive.

3.9 If it is determined by the Chair Umpire or Referee that gamesmanship was

involved, then a Code of Conduct violation for unsportsmanlike conduct may be
issued.

3.10 A total of two consecutive Medical Time-Outs may be allowed by the Referee
for the special circumstance in which the Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction
with the Independent Doctor, determines that the Player has developed at least
two distinct acute and treatable medical conditions. This may include: a medical
illness in conjunction with a musculoskeletal injury; two or more acute and
distinct musculoskeletal injuries. In such cases, the Sports Physiotherapist, in
conjunction with the Independent Doctor, will perform a medical evaluation for
the two or more treatable medical conditions during a single evaluation, and may
then determine that two consecutive Medical Time-Outs are required.

4. Medical Treatment

4.1 A Player may receive on-court medical treatment and/or supplies from the Sports
Physiotherapist, and/or Independent Doctor during any changeover or set
break. As a guideline, such medical treatment should be limited to two
changeovers/set breaks for each treatable medical condition, before or after a
Medical Time-Out, and need not be consecutive. Players may not receive
medical treatment for non-treatable medical conditions.

5. Penalty

5.1 After completion of a Medical Time-Out or medical treatment, any delay in

resuming play shall be penalised by Code of Conduct violation for delay of

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 game. Any Player abuse of this provision will be subject to penalty in accordance
with the unsportsmanlike conduct section of the Code of Conduct.

6. Bleeding

6.1 If a Player is bleeding, the Chair Umpire must stop play as soon as possible, and
the Sports Physiotherapist should be called to the court by the Chair Umpire for
evaluation and treatment. The Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the
Independent Doctor, will evaluate the source of the bleeding, and will request a
Medical Time-Out for treatment if necessary.

6.2 If requested by the Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the Independent

Doctor, the Referee may allow up to a total of five minutes to ensure the bleeding
is controlled.

6.3 If blood has spilled onto the court or its immediate vicinity, play must not resume
until the blood spill has been cleaned appropriately.

7. Vomiting

7.1 If a Player is vomiting, the Chair Umpire must stop play if vomiting has spilled
onto the court, or if the Player requests medical evaluation. If the Player requests
medical evaluation, then the Sports Physiotherapist, in conjunction with the
Independent Doctor, must determine if the Player has a treatable medical
condition, and if so, whether the medical condition is acute or non-acute.

7.2 If vomiting has spilled onto the court, play must not resume until the vomit spill
has been cleaned appropriately.

8. Incapacity

8.1 If any concern arises about a Player's medical condition (whether physical or
psychological) that he is unable to compete, or he poses a serious health risk to
other Players, Officials or Tie organisers or staff, the Sports Physiotherapist
and/or Independent Doctor should be called to assist the Player.

8.2 If the issue arises during a match, the Chair Umpire should immediately call for
the Sports Physiotherapist and/or Independent Doctor to assist the Player.

8.3 The Independent Doctor is responsible for ensuring that the Player is afforded
the best medical attention, that their well-being is not put at risk, and that their
medical condition is not a risk to other Players or the public at large. All
discussions between the Independent Doctor and the Player take place within
the context of a doctor-patient relationship and are therefore confidential and
may not be divulged to a third party without the informed consent of the player.
However, if the Independent Doctor determines that the Player’s medical
condition makes the Player unable to participate safely in the match, the Player
must permit the Independent Doctor to advise the Referee of their determination
(only disclosing medical information to which the Player has consented). Upon

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 receipt of such a report from the Independent Doctor, the Referee will decide
whether to retire the Player from the match in progress or withdraw her from the
match to be played (as applicable). The Referee shall use great discretion before
taking this action, and should base the decision on the best interests of
professional tennis, as well as taking all medical opinion and advice, and any
other relevant information into consideration.

8.4 If the Player’s medical condition improves sufficiently to return to competition,

the Independent Doctor may inform the Referee accordingly. At the discretion
of the Referee, the Player may subsequently compete in another match at the
same Tie, either that day or on a subsequent day.

8.5 It is recognised that national laws or governmental or other binding regulations

imposed upon the event by authorities outside its control may require more
compulsory participation by the Independent Doctor in all decisions regarding
diagnosis and treatment.

9. Lightning

9.1 The Referee or his/her designee is responsible for monitoring the local weather
for lightning. The Referee has the authority to suspend play when a
thunderstorm appears imminent (for instance if lightning is sighted and thunder
occurs in 30 seconds or less). Everyone on-site should be advised to seek
appropriate shelter immediately. Play should not resume until the likelihood of a
lightning strike has passed (as a guideline, at least 30 minutes after the last
lightning strike is seen and the last sound of thunder is heard). Additional
information on thunderstorms and lightning is provided in the ITF Guide to
Recommended Health Care Standards for Tennis Tournaments.

10. Toilet / Change of Attire break

10.1 A Player is allowed to request permission to leave the court for a reasonable
time for a toilet break / change of attire break.

10.2 Toilet breaks should be taken on a set break. Change of attire breaks must be
taken on a set break.

10.3 In singles, a Player is entitled to one toilet break.

10.4 In doubles matches, each doubles team is entitled to a total of two breaks. If
partners leave the court together, it counts as one of the team’s authorised
breaks.

10.5 Any time a Player leaves the court for a toilet break, it is considered one of the
authorised breaks regardless of whether or not the opponent has left the court.

10.6 Any toilet break taken after a warm-up has started is considered one of the
authorised breaks.

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10.7 Additional breaks will be authorised but will be penalised in accordance with the
Point Penalty Schedule if the Player is not ready to play within the allowed time.

10.8 A player should not take a toilet/change of attire break and a medical time out
consecutively unless approved by the Referee.

10.9 A player may change her attire during a toilet break.

10.10 Any Player abuse of this rule will be subject to penalty in accordance with the
unsportsmanlike conduct section of the Code of Conduct.

11. Extreme Weather Conditions

11.1 Definitions

(a) Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of Play

Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of Play criterion is defined as when the

Web-Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) on court meets or exceeds 30.1°C
(86.2°F). If the WBGT cannot be measured, then the Heat Index should be
calculated using the chart below, and Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of
Play criterion is defined as when the Heat Index meets or exceeds 34.0°C
(93.2°F).

(b) Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play

Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play criterion is defined as when the

WBGT on court meets or exceeds 32.2°C (90.0°F). If the WBGT cannot be
measured, then the Heat Index should be calculated using the chart below, and
Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play criterion is defined as when the
Heat Index meets or exceeds 40.1°C (104.2°F).

Air temperature
21.1°C 23.9°C 26.7°C 29.4°C 32.2°C 35°C 37.8°C 40.6°C 43.3°C 46.1°C 48.9°C

70°F 75°F 80°F 85°F 90°F 95°F 100°F 105°F 110°F 115°F 120°F

Relative Heat Index

humidity
(combined index of air temperature and relative humidity)
17.8°C 20.6°C 22.8°C 25.6°C 28.3°C 30.6°C 32.8°C 35°C 37.2°C 39.4°C 41.7°C
0%
64°F 69°F 73°F 78°F 83°F 87°F 91°F 95°F 99°F 103°F 107°F

18.3°C 21.1°C 23.9°C 26.7°C 29.4°C 32.2°C 35°C 37.8°C 40.6°C 43.9°C 46.7°C
10%
65°F 70°F 75°F 80°F 85°F 90°F 95°F 100°F 105°F 111°F 116°F

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 18.9°C 22.2°C 25°C 27.8°C 30.6°C 33.9°C 37.2°C 40.6°C 44.4°C 48.9°C 54.4°C
20%
66°F 72°F 77°F 82°F 87°F 93°F 99°F 105°F 112°F 120°F 130°F

19.4°C 22.8°C 25.6°C 28.9°C 32.2°C 35.6°C 40.1°C 45°C 50.6°C 57.2°C 64.4°C
30%
67°F 73°F 78°F 84°F 90°F 96°F 104°F 113°F 123°F 135°F 148°F

20°C 23.3°C 26.1°C 30°C 33.9°C 38.3°C 43.3°C 50.6°C 58.3°C 66.1°C
40%
68°F 74°F 79°F 86°F 93°F 101°F 110°F 123°F 137°F 151°F

20.6°C 23.9°C 27.2°C 31.1°C 35.6°C 41.7°C 48.9°C 57.2°C 65.6°C

50%
69°F 75°F 81°F 88°F 96°F 107°F 120°F 135°F 150°F

21.1°C 24.4°C 27.8°C 32.2°C 37.8°C 45.6°C 55.6°C 65°C

60%
70°F 76°F 82°F 90°F 100°F 114°F 132°F 149°F

21.1°C 25°C 29.4°C 33.9°C 41.1°C 51.1°C 62.2°C

70%
70°F 77°F 85°F 93°F 106°F 124°F 144°F

21.7°C 25.6°C 30°C 36.1°C 45°C 57.8°C

80%
71°F 78°F 86°F 97°F 113°F 136°F

21.7°C 26.1°C 31.1°C 38.9°C 50°C

90%
71°F 79°F 88°F 102°F 122°F

11.2 Measurement Procedure

The WBGT or Heat Index should be measured at least three (3) times daily by
the Referee or his/her designee. Ideally, measurements should be taken every
2 hours, but a minimum three (3) readings should be taken at the following times:

(a) 30 minutes before match play begins;

(b) Middle of the scheduled day’s play; and

(c) Just prior to beginning the last match of the day, or just prior to the start
of the first evening session match.

The WBGT or Heat Index should also be measured under the following
circumstances:

(a) Following any suspension of play; and

(b) At the discretion of the Referee, in consultation with the Independent

Doctor and/or Sports Physiotherapist.

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 Details on the measurement of WBGT and Heat Index are provided in the current
edition of the ITF Guide to Recommended Health Care Standards for Tennis
Tournaments.

11.3 Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of Play

When the Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of Play criterion is met before
the start or resumption of a match, the procedures set out below in sub-section
(d) should be followed.

If there is a change in weather conditions and the Extreme Heat Condition:

Modification of Play criterion is met while a match is in progress, as determined
by the periodic monitoring set out above in sub-section (b), the procedures set
out below in sub-section (d) should be followed on all courts, including matches
already in progress. Once notified that the Extreme Weather Condition:
Modification of Play criterion is met, the Chair Umpire must inform the players
when the players next approach the players’ bench for a change of ends or set
break.

If there is a change in weather conditions and the Extreme Heat Condition:

Modification of Play criterion is no longer met, as determined by the periodic
monitoring set out above in sub-section (b), those matches already in progress
should continue to follow the procedures set out below in sub-section (d) until
they are completed or suspended.

11.4 Modification of Play Procedures (Singles and Doubles)

A 10-minute break will be allowed between the second and third sets (in a best
of 3 sets match) if one or more of the players requests such a break. If
neither/none of the players requests such a break, then play will continue.

However, if a match has already resumed following the suspension of play and
one set was completed before the suspension of play (in a best of 3 sets match),
the 10-minute break will no longer be available, unless otherwise decided by the
Referee.

The Referee, in consultation with the Independent Doctor/Sports

Physiotherapist, may choose to delay the starting time for matches until such a
time as the Extreme Heat Condition: Modification of Play criterion is no longer
met.

(a) During the 10-minute break:

(i) Coaching is allowed.

(ii) A Medical Evaluation, Medical Time-Out or Medical Treatment is

not allowed, unless approved by the Referee. Approval would
normally be restricted to requests for the Independent
Doctor/Sports Physiotherapist that are made on-court to the Chair

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 Umpire, or were already agreed before the end of the second set
(in a best of 3 sets match). However, a player is allowed to receive
an adjustment of medical support, medical equipment and/or
medical advice from the Independent Doctor/Sports
Physiotherapist during the 10-minute break.

(b) Immediately following the 10-minute break:

(i) Any delay in resumption of play will subject a player to Time

Violations under the Code of Conduct (Warning, and Point
Penalties only apply).

(ii) No re-warm up is allowed.

(iii) A player is not allowed to receive a Medical Evaluation, Medical

Time-Out or Medical Treatment, unless approved by the Referee.

(c) Consecutive Breaks:

An Extreme Weather Condition: Modification of Play 10-minute break and

a Bathroom/Change of Attire break cannot be taken consecutively.

11.5 Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play (Singles and Doubles)

When the Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play criterion is met before
the start or resumption of a match, the start or resumption of play should be
suspended until Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play criterion is no
longer met. If a game is in progress when the Extreme Heat Condition:
Suspension of Play criterion is met, play should be suspended at the end of that
game. Once the Extreme Heat Condition: Suspension of Play criterion is no
longer met, the Referee should give the players reasonable notice of the time at
which play will resume.

11.6 Lightning

The Referee or his/her designee is responsible for monitoring the local weather
for lightning. The Referee has the authority to suspend play when a
thunderstorm appears imminent (for instance if lightning is sighted and thunder
occurs in 30 seconds or less). Everyone on-site should be advised to seek
appropriate shelter immediately. Play should not resume until the likelihood of a
lightning strike has passed (as a guideline, at least 30 minutes after the last
lightning strike is seen and the last sound of thunder is heard). Additional
information on thunderstorms and lightning is provided in the ITF Guide to
Recommended Health Care Standards for Tennis Tournaments.

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 SCHEDULE 6: TRANSGENDER POLICY

The ITF will deal with any cases involving transgender players in accordance with the
principles set out in the ITF Transgender Policy, which can be found on the ITF website:
www.itftennis.com/en/about-us/governance/rules-and-regulations/rules

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 SCHEDULE 7: COMMITTEE

Board of Directors

David Haggerty (USA) (Chair), Katrina Adams (USA) (Vice President), Bernard Giudicelli
(FRA) (Vice President), Bulat Utemuratov (KAZ) (Vice President), Rene Stammbach (SUI)
(Treasurer), Carlos Bravo (CRC), Martin Corrie (GBR), Jack Graham (CAN), Anil Khanna
(IND), Nao Kawatei (JPN), Ulrich Klaus (GER), Salma Mouelhi Guizani (TUN), Camilo
Perez Lopez Moreira (PAR), Mary Pierce (FRA), Aleksei Selivanenko (RUS), Stefan
Tzvetkov (BUL), Mark Woodforde (AUS).

Billie Jean King Cup Committee

Katrina Adams (USA/BoD) (Chair), Margalita Chakhnashvili (GEO), Nathalie Dechy (FRA),
Rebecca James (GBR), Christiane Jolissaint (SUI), Ivo Kaderka (CZE), Ulrich Klaus
(GER/BoD), Mary Pierce (FRA/BoD), Aleksei Selivanenko (RUS/BoD), Wenbing Sun
(CHN), Jordi Tamayo De Winne (ESP), Joan Pennello (WTA – Observer).

The Executive Director

Kris Dent, Senior Executive Director Professional Tennis

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