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Venue Code of Conduct

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FIFAe Nations Cup Final 2022 ™

  1. Purpose of this Venue Code of Conduct

    1. This Venue Code of Conduct (“ Venue Code of Conduct ”) has been prepared by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (“ FIFA ”) and applies to all matches (each a “ Match ”) of the FIFAe Nations Cup Final 2022™ e-football competition (“ Competition ”).

    2. This Venue Code of Conduct applies to all areas of a Venue used in connection with the Competition to which a valid Competition Match ticket (“ Ticket ”) or accreditation device (“ Accreditation ”) is required for entry, including the Venue building and surrounding premises, facilities, spaces, entrances and exits (“ Venue ”).

    3. Each person holding a Ticket (“ Ticket Holder ”) is required to adhere to this Venue Code of Conduct at all times whilst inside the Venue. Any person granted access to the Venue by an Accreditation (“ Accredited Person ”) must also adhere to this Venue Code of Conduct to the extent it does not conflict with his/her official duties as an Accredited Person. Failure to follow this Venue Code of Conduct may result in expulsion from the Venue.

    4. During the time that a Ticket or Accreditation is required to enter the Venue, this Venue Code of Conduct replaces any other rules or regulations of the same or similar subject matter which may be applicable to the Venue during other times.

    5. FIFA reserves the right to modify or revise this Venue Code of Conduct. The latest and effective version is available online at [https://www.fifa.gg/c/fifae-finals-2022] and will be available at the Venue throughout the Competition.

    6. This Venue Code of Conduct may be enforced by FIFA, the Venue management, as well as their officers, employees, representatives, volunteers, stewards and administrators (collectively the “ Event Organisers ”) and any public authorities in charge of safety, security and public order at the Venue including police or other applicable law-enforcement and emergency services officials.

  2. Venue Access

    1. A Ticket Holder or Accredited Person may only access the Venue via the entrances indicated on his/her Ticket or Accreditation or as otherwise directed by the Event Organisers outside the Venue. Access to the Venue is only permitted upon presentation of a valid Ticket or Accreditation.

    2. Ticket Holders may enter the Venue no earlier than the time indicated on their respective Ticket, which remains subject to change at the discretion of the Event Organisers. Ticket Holders must promptly exit the Venue following the conclusion of the Competition unless instructed otherwise by the Event Organisers, police or other emergency services personnel.

    3. All persons entering the Venue must pass through safety and security screening at the point of entry. The Event Organisers are authorised to determine whether any person entering the Venue represents a security risk and/or is in possession of any item prohibited under this Venue Code of Conduct. Permission to enter the Venue is at the absolute discretion of the Event Organisers.

    4. Ticket Holders must consent to their person and belongings being searched prior to and/or after entry into the Venue. If the Ticket Holder refuses to consent to such searches, the Ticket Holder may be refused entry into, or may be required to leave, the Venue.

  3. Prohibited Items

    1. The following items are strictly prohibited at all times in the Venue unless expressly authorised by the Event Organisers, where appropriate:

      1. Hazardous Items

        1. weapons of any kind (including for self-defence), ammunition or components of guns, piercing or bladed items, knives, cold steel weapons or objects which enable the practice of violence;

        2. explosives, detonators and items containing or concealing such prohibited items;

        3. any other object which could be used as a weapon, to cut, or to stab, or as a projectile, or any object which could in the opinion of the Event Organisers endanger the safety of others, including long umbrellas or beach umbrellas, motorcycle helmets, hard hats and other similar objects;

        4. body protection gear including bullet-proof vests and items used in martial arts or extreme sports;

        5. masks (other than surgical or similar face masks commonly used to reduce the spread of communicable diseases), helmets, as well as any other means of disguise or items specifically designed for concealing a person’s identification, except for religious and customary or traditional clothing;

        6. any materials, articles or objects (including self-made items), the use of which can result in the generation of smoke, heat and/or flames including fireworks, flares, smoke bombs and other smoke-emitting articles, compressed and liquefied gases, combustible solids, poisonous or noxious or pungent substances, oxidising substances and organic peroxides;

        7. toxic, radioactive, caustic or corrosive materials;

        8. spray cans, corrosive and flammable substances, paints or receptacles containing substances that are harmful to health or highly flammable.

        9. cigarette lighters and matches;

        10. aerosol cylinders, thermoses and flasks;

        11. bottles, cups (except plastic cups), jars, cans or any other form of closed receptacle that may be thrown or cause injury, as well as other objects made of glass or any other breakable material or especially hard Tetra Pak packages or hard thermal boxes;

        12. sports equipment items (excluding clothing) such as inflatable balls, regardless of size, and Frisbees;

        13. bicycles, rollerblades, skateboards, kick scooters;

        14. large objects such as stairs, benches, folding chairs, boxes, cardboard containers, large bags, backpacks, suitcases and sports bags. ‘Large’ means any objects for which the sum of three dimensions of length, width and height exceeds 75 centimetres and which cannot be stored under a seat in the Venue;

        15. significant quantities of paper and/or rolls of paper;

        16. significant quantities of powder, flour or similar substances;

        17. any type of animal, except for assistance dogs that are permitted under local laws, provided they are not considered dangerous animals under the Dangerous Animals Act. Assistance dogs shall only be permitted if they are accompanying a disabled spectator with an accessibility Ticket or a disabled Accredited Person. The relevant Event Organisers shall have the ultimate decision to determine whether any animal should be permitted inside the Venue;

      2. Consumable Items

        1. Any liquids containing Alcohol, including any alcoholic beverages, unless purchased and consumed within designated areas of the Venue and in strict accordance with any additional alcohol consumption rules imposed by the Event Organisers;

        2. any other liquids exceeding 100 millilitres unless such liquids are purchased inside the Venue, the sole exception being baby milk and sterilised water in containers (including in glass containers) not exceeding 1 litre per child;

        3. food items of any kind (including chewing gum), except if purchased inside the Venue or if they are medically required or for babies or young infants (not exceeding 1 litre per child). Food items required for medical reasons will only be permitted inside the Venue if presented with a medical certificate and in the presence of the person for whom they are intended. Any permitted food items must be packed in receptacles that are not made out of glass or otherwise in contravention of this Venue Code of Conduct;

        4. drugs, narcotics or stimulants of any kind, except substances necessary for medical reasons if presented with a medical certificate and in the presence of the person for whom they are intended. Medications that are not prohibited or restricted by Qatari law are permitted in quantities not exceeding a single package of more than 7 different medicines (in any form, including aerosols, drops, syringes, etc.) and must be in factory packaging;

      3. Flags and Political / Offensive / Commercial Items

        1. any materials, including but not limited to banners, flags, fliers, apparel and other paraphernalia, that are of a political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature, containing wording, symbols or any other attributes aimed at discrimination of any kind against a country, private person or group on account of race, colour of skin, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, language, religion, political opinion or any other held opinion, wealth, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any other reason;

        2. flags, banners and posters except those that do not exceed 2 meters x 1.5 meters which identify football clubs and/or official country flags, provided such flags or posters are made of material considered non-flammable, and are not in any other way prohibited under this Venue Code of Conduct. All such items must be presented at the Venue entrance for inspection by the Event Organisers;

        3. flagpoles or banner poles of any kind, with the exception of flexible poles or so called double poles made from non-flammable plastic that do not exceed 1 metre long and 1 centimetre in diameter and are not otherwise deemed a safety risk by the Event Organisers;

        4. any promotional or commercial object, apparel or other material including, but not limited to, banners, flags, signs, symbols and flyers or any type of object, material or clothes that, in the opinion of the Event Organisers, are promotional or commercial in nature;

      4. Electronic and Telecommunication Items

        1. radio-electronic or high frequency devices, or any other devices that may lead to an interruption or failure of broadcasting or IT functionality at the Venue;

        2. electronic, mechanical or manual instruments and/or devices larger than 120 centimetres in three dimensions that produce noise or other excessively loud sounds (including vuvuzelas). The Event Organisers may require Ticket Holders to stop using devices permitted inside the Venue if the sound emitting from the respective device interferes with event operations or the enjoyment of other Ticket Holders;

        3. instruments that emit laser beams, laser pointers or similar emissions;

        4. any type of professional television and telecommunication equipment (including professional video cameras) or other professional equipment that is capable of recording sound and video;

        5. more than one set of extra batteries or rechargeable units for any device which is permitted under this Venue Code of Conduct;

        6. any types of mounts for photo and video equipment with three supports (e.g. tripods) or one support (e.g. monopods and ‘selfie’ sticks);

        7. drones and any remote-controlled aircraft;

      5. Other Prohibited Items

        1. any other objects that may compromise public safety, cause nuisance and/or harm the Competition's reputation, as determined by the Event Organisers at their discretion.

    2. A holder of an accessibility Ticket granting access to and within the Venue with a wheelchair or mobility scooter (“ Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holder ”) is required to bring his/her own wheelchair or mobility scooter to the Venue. For security and operational reasons, no wheelchairs, mobility scooters or other kinds of seating will be provided to Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holders.

    3. Wheelchair User Place Ticket Holders are permitted to use inside the Venue manual or electric wheelchairs or mobility scooters with either three or four wheels, a maximum width of 70 centimetres and length of 130 centimetres, a maximum turning radius of 90 centimetres and turning width of 150 centimetres, and a maximum speed of six kilometres per hour. For safety and security reasons, wheelchairs or mobility scooters exceeding any of these restrictions are not permitted inside the Venue.

    4. The Event Organisers reserve the right to make a final decision on whether any item brought to or into the Venue is prohibited, which must be respected.

  4. Behaviour at the Venue

    1. All persons entering and within in the Venue must:

      1. conduct themselves in a way that does not cause harm, injury, danger, unnecessary obstruction, alarm or discomfort to others, and does not cause any damage to property;

      2. follow any instructions given by the Event Organisers, police or other emergency services personnel;

      3. occupy only the Venue areas permitted by their Ticket, or the Venue areas determined by the function for which they hold an Accreditation, and they must access these areas only by the designated entrance(s), unless instructed otherwise by the relevant Event Organisers;

      4. move to a seat other than his/her designated or occupied seat (even if this means moving to another section of the Venue) if instructed to do so by the relevant Event Organisers on grounds of safety and security;

      5. deposit waste and empty packaging in the rubbish bins and containers provided in the Venue. If the Venue has a selective waste sorting system (e.g. recycling), it must be respected; and

      6. immediately take the necessary steps to inform the Event Organisers, police or other emergency services personnel if they are aware of an accident in or immediately surrounding the Venue or any damage caused to any Venue property.

    2. All persons entering and within the Venue must NOT:

      1. bring to, or store at, the Venue any items prohibited under this Venue Code of Conduct;

      2. enter the field of play or areas immediately surrounding the field of play;

      3. throw objects, substances or liquids of any kind, in particular towards another person or in the direction of the field of play or the area surrounding the field of play;

      4. start a fire, release or throw fireworks, flares, guns, smoke bombs or other smoke devices, pyrotechnic devices, or other devices that produce similar effects;

      5. restrict, obstruct or block passages, gangways, staircases and streets, entrances and exits to the Venue, access to seating areas and emergency exits, or obstruct or interfere with open zones to traffic, or otherwise act in a way that could cause crowding in a manner that creates a risk of a stampede or public disturbance;

      6. access, or facilitate access for others to, areas that are closed to the public or to which access is not authorised to Ticket Holders or under the terms of Accreditation, such as Venue operations rooms, VIP rooms, press rooms, etc.;

      7. promote any violent or damaging behaviour, or behave oneself, or demonstrate tendency to behave oneself in a violent and harmful manner or one that may disturb the public order;

      8. act in a manner that may be perceived as dangerous, provocative, threatening, offensive and/or discriminatory;

      9. bother or harass any other person, including players and officials involved in the Match;

      10. create any threat to life to oneself or others, or hurt any person in any way;

      11. stand on seats in the spectator areas or obstruct the view of Ticket Holders in any way;

      12. climb structures and installations prohibited for general use, such as closed fences, walls, wire fences, barriers, light poles, camera platforms, trees or roof tops;

      13. use clothing or other items to conceal the face or obstruct personal identification, other than by the use of religious, customary or traditional clothing, or surgical or similar face masks commonly used to reduce the spread of communicable diseases;

      14. curse or chant in a political, offensive and/or discriminatory manner;

      15. be visibly under the influence of alcohol, narcotics or any narcotic substance. Alcohol may only be consumed in moderation, in strict accordance with any additional alcohol consumption rules imposed by the Event Organisers and always in accordance with Danish legislation with respect to age limits and other restrictions;

      16. relieve oneself in any place other than a designated toilet, or litter in the Venue by dropping objects such as trash, packaging, empty containers, etc.;

      17. smoke, vape or use any tobacco products as well as any electronic smoking device in the Venue, except in ‘Designated Smoking Areas’ (if they are made available);

      18. damage vegetation, cultural or natural heritage sites;

      19. use devices that generate noise and can interfere with the playing or viewing of football matches, excluding devices approved by the Event Organisers as being intended for expressing support for football teams and players;

      20. practise any other conduct that may interfere with the comfort, safety or enjoyment of the Competition for any other Ticket Holder, Accredited Person, player or Match official, or that may disrupt the sporting nature of the Competition;

      21. disrupt the operation of Venue utilities, including power supply, lighting (including emergency lighting), ventilation, water supply, sewerage, air conditioning or any other utility systems;

      22. secure flags and banners to structures and installations at the Venue or otherwise use flags for any reason other than in a festive and friendly manner;

      23. write, paint or post anything on structural elements, installations or passages;

      24. possess, use, display, disseminate, promote or transmit any materials (including but not limited to banners, flags, fliers, apparel and other paraphernalia) of a political, offensive and/or discriminatory nature, containing wording, symbols or any other attributes aimed at discrimination of any kind against a country, private person or group on account of race, colour of skin, ethnic, national or social origin, gender, disability, language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, wealth, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any other reason;

      25. sell or offer to sell goods or Tickets, gather and/or distribute materials (including printed materials such as flyers, booklets and publications, advertising materials and apparel) or any objects whatsoever, raise funds or conduct other promotional or commercial activities without the prior written consent of FIFA (including demonstrating discernible brands or trademarks of legal entities or individuals for advertising purposes) nor conduct any other types of promotional or propaganda activities;

      26. solicit donations in cash or in kind (including but not limited to musicians, singers or collectors of charitable donations at the Venue entrance or on Venue premises) without written authorisation from the Event Organisers;

      27. conduct any activities relating to gambling, betting or court siding, including wagering of money or value-in-kind on an event and/or Match with an uncertain outcome, with the primary intent of winning money or material goods;

      28. conduct any activities related to predicting or attempting to predict sport results for financial gain;

      29. relaying and/or transmitting, via mobile devices, the live Match scores or any other activity related to the Competition or information about Match activities that is announced via the public address system and/or giant screens located within the Venue;

      30. practise any other activities that may compromise the public safety and/or harm the reputation of the Competition, as determined by the Event Organisers.

    3. The Event Organisers reserve the right to make a final decision on whether any behaviour within the Venue is prohibited, which must be respected.

    4. The Event Organisers reserve the right to take exceptional measures in order to prevent, limit or eliminate any risk of death or personal injury, or damage to property.

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