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players to remove any material that inhibits the identification of players
or is a distraction to other players or League officials. For this reason,
as well as those listed in Section 5.7, hats are not allowed.
Spectator Machines. No Team Member or any Team staff member
may utilize the backstage coach spectator machines to interfere with
any Game or to communicate with anyone involved in any Game.
Interference with any Game, including pausing the Game or messaging
participants in the Game, from any backstage coach spectator
machine, will result in forfeit for the offending Team, without regard to
intent.
15.2 Unprofessional Behavior
Responsibility Under Code. Unless expressly stated otherwise,
offenses and infringements of these Rules are punishable, whether or
not they were committed intentionally. Attempts to commit such
offenses or infringements are also punishable.
Harassment. Harassment is forbidden. Harassment is defined as
systematic, hostile and repeated acts taking place over a considerable
period of time, or a singular egregious instance, which is/are intended
to isolate or ostracize a person and/or affect the dignity of the person.
Sexual Harassment. Sexual harassment is forbidden. Sexual
harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances. The
assessment is based on whether a reasonable person would regard the
conduct as undesirable or offensive. There is zero tolerance for any
sexual threats/coercion or the promise of advantages in exchange for
sexual favors.
Discrimination and Denigration. Team Members may not offend the
dignity or integrity of a country, private person or group of people
through contemptuous, discriminatory or denigrating words or actions
on account of race, skin color, ethnic, national or social origin, gender,
language, religion, political opinion or any other opinion, financial
status, birth or any other status, sexual orientation or any other reason.
Statements Regarding LCS, Riot Games, and League of Legends.
Team Members may not give, make, issue, authorize or endorse any
statement or action having, or designed to have, an effect prejudicial or
detrimental to the best interest of LCS, Riot Games or its affiliates, or
League of Legends, as determined in the sole and absolute discretion
of LCS.
Releasing Information Without Approval. Teams will be asked to
submit paperwork for approval or visibility throughout the LCS season.
This paperwork is necessary for maintaining expectations throughout
the league. Early announcements can disrupt the competitive scouting