to confusion among tennis fans, media, and others about the logic, flow, and  progression of the WTA circuit and the importance of participation in WTA  Tour events, and (iii) impact on the Tournament(s) within the radius and  temporal restrictions set forth herein. As a general rule, in addition to taking  into consideration the number of days over which the Exhibition/Non-WTA  Event will be scheduled, the television coverage, any marketplace conflicts  (considering the size and separation of the marketplace, area population, and  location on calendar), waivers may be granted more freely in cases of bona  fide charity events, bona fide team competitions, events with Pro-Am formats,  events with non-traditional tennis scoring, events not scheduled against WTA  1000 and WTA 500 Tournaments, and where the event could be reasonably  expected to promote fan and media interest, excitement, and attendance at  those WTA Tournaments nearest to where the event is to take place. CODE OF CONDUCT SECTION XVII - CODE OF CONDUCT F.  DISHONORABLE OR UNPROFESSIONAL CONDUCT OF TOURNAMENT  SUPPORT PERSONNEL 1.  Tournament Obligation The favorable public reputation of the WTA, the Tournaments, and the Players  is a valuable asset and creates tangible benefits for all WTA members. Accordingly, it is an obligation for Tournament Support Personnel to refrain  from engaging in conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis  and to ensure that Tournament partners adhere to the same standard in the  activation of their partnership with the Tournament. Conduct contrary to the integrity of the game of tennis shall include,  but not be limited to, public comments, whether or not to the media,  and marketing and promotional campaigns and messaging, which  unreasonably attack or disparage a Tournament, sponsor, player, official,  or the WTA. Responsible expressions of legitimate disagreement with WTA policies  are not prohibited. However, public comments that one (1) of the  stated persons above knows, or should reasonably know, will harm the  reputation or financial best interests of a Tournament, Player, sponsor,  official, or the WTA are expressly prohibited by this Section. a. Definition b. Penalties Violation of this Section shall subject a Tournament and/or Tournament  Support Personnel to a fine of up to $25,000, and/or loss or change in  292