License Agreement
Wpa Player License Agreement
This is an Agreement between the World Pool-Billiard Association (hereinafter referred to as the WPA) and the player whose name and signature appears on this document and is valid until the 31st December of the year in which it was signed, or for any other period specified. Either party may cancel this License at any time but it will be at the sole discretion of the WPA if a player who has cancelled a License will be permitted to another Agreement within twelve months of the date of cancellation.
It is a requirement that players become or maintain their membership of their National organization within the WPA structure, as this Agreement does not replace that, nor offer the benefits, rewards and any entitlements that the player currently receives. There are no changes to the allocation and selection processes for players wishing to participate in all WPA events.
Obligation
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Player Meetings
Publicity Appearances and consent to marketing
I agree to the WPA using images and video footage of me taken during sanctioned events for marketing and publicity purposes.
Code of Conduct
Dress Code and Logos
Equipment
Rules Declaration
Prize Money and Taxes
If my attempt fails to obtain an appropriate tax certificate, I understand that the WPA, if requested by me, will pursue all available avenues to ensure that I will receive a proper tax certificate should tax be withheld from any prize money.
Insurance Declaration
Anti-Doping Declaration
- I have had an opportunity to review the WCBS Anti-Doping Rules. These can be downloaded from the WCBS website www.worldbilliard.com/AntiDoping.pdf Further Anti-Doping regulations, information and the List of Prohibited Substances can be viewed on the WADA website wada-ama.org
- I consent and agree to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the WCBS Anti-Doping Rules, including, but not limited to, all amendments to the Anti-Doping Rules and all International Standards incorporated in the Anti-Doping Rules.
- I consent and agree to the creation of my profile in WADA Doping control Clearing House (ADAMS) and/or any other authorized National Anti-Doping Organizations (NADOS) similar system under WCBS’s agreement for the sharing of information, and to the entry on my doping control and Therapeutic Use Exemption related data in such systems.
- I acknowledge and agree that the WCBS and its member Associations have jurisdiction to impose sanctions as provided in the WCBS Anti-Doping Rules.
- I also acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to the WCBS Anti-Doping Rules, after exhaustion of the process expressly provided for in Article 13 of the WCBS Anti-Doping Rules to an appellate body for final and binding arbitration, which in the case of International-Level Athletes is the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- I acknowledge and agree that the decisions of the arbitral appellate body referenced above shall be final and enforceable, and that I will not bring any claim, arbitration, lawsuit or litigation in any other court or tribunal. I acknowledge that all financial costs associated to the disciplinary and arbitration process will be for my own account and I may be required to lodge a security deposit prior to any proceedings.
- I am aware that I may be requested to undergo a drug test at any event that is sanctioned by the WPA, and that I agree to fully comply with such requests.
Prevention of the manipulation of the competition Declaration
- I have had an opportunity to review the IOC Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions. These can be downloaded from the IOC website https://stillmed.olympic.org/Documents/Commissions_PDFfiles/Ethics/olympic_movement_code_on_the_prevention_of_the_manipulation_of_competitions-2015-en.pdf.
- I consent and agree to comply with and be bound by all of the provisions of the IOC Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions, including, but not limited to, all amendments and all International Standards incorporated in the Code.
- I acknowledge and agree that the IOC and its member Associations have jurisdiction to impose sanctions as provided in the IOC Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions.
- I also acknowledge and agree that any dispute arising out of a decision made pursuant to the IOC Code on the Prevention of the Manipulation of Competitions is the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- I acknowledge and agree that the decisions of the arbitral appellate body referenced above shall be final and enforceable, and that I will not bring any claim, arbitration, lawsuit or litigation in any other court or tribunal.
- I am aware that I may not, by any manner whatsoever, infringe the principle of fair play, show unsporting conduct or attempt to influence the course or result of a competition, or any part thereof, in a manner contrary to sporting ethics.
By signing up as a WPA license holder, I confirm that I have read, understand and agree to the entire contents of this Agreement
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