Stadium Code of Conduct

1. Purpose of this Stadium Code of Conduct

This Stadium Code of Conduct has been adopted by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA") through the Local Organising Committee, FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 and their affiliates responsible for safety and security in connection with the matches ("Matches") of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 ("Event"), and their respective employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, officers and directors (together the "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities").

This Stadium Code of Conduct describes the applicable safety and security measures and policies for the conduct of (a) every person using a Match ticket ("Ticket") to attend a Match ("Stadium Visitor") or (b) every person using an entry pass for working purposes issued by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities ("Accreditation") to such person ("Accredited Person") within a secure perimeter and/or stadium, including areas under the control of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities in which a Match takes place ("Stadium").

2. Notice and Acknowledgement of the Stadium Code of Conduct by the Stadium Visitor and Accredited Person

This Stadium Code of Conduct remains subject to changes from time to time. The most up-to-date and applicable version of this Stadium Code of Conduct is made available on www.FIFA.com and on Match days at the Stadium.

By entering the Stadium, each Stadium Visitor and Accredited Person agrees and acknowledges that he has read, understood, accepted and will comply with this Stadium Code of Conduct as well as any specific instructions given by any of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities. If considered necessary, in addition to this Stadium Code of Conduct, further mandatory instructions may be issued by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities in order to prevent or eliminate any risk to life, health or personal belongings.

3. Entry to the Stadium

Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall cooperate with the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities, by:

a) producing a Ticket or an Accreditation and, as requested by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Stadium Authorities, proof of identity; and
b) submitting to inspections, body checks and removal of items that are prohibited to use, possess, hold or bring into the Stadium on Match days ("Prohibited Items" as defined below).

Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons agree and acknowledge to have restricted access to specified areas within the Stadium as identified by appropriate signs or as requested by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities by any other means.

4. Prohibited Items

Unless otherwise authorized by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities in writing, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are not permitted to use, possess, hold or bring into the following Stadium Prohibited Items:

a) weapons, sharps of any kind;

b) anything that could be used as a weapon or to cut, thrust or stab, or as a projectile, in particular long umbrellas and other unwieldy implements;

c) bottles, cups, jugs or cans of any kind as well as other objects made from PET, glass or any other fragile, non-shatterproof or especially tough material or Tetrapak packaging, hard cooler boxes;

d) fireworks, flares, smoke powder, smoke canisters, smoke bombs or other pyrotechnics, matches, lighters and cigarettes;

e) alcoholic beverages of any kind, narcotics or stimulants;

f) racist, xenophobic cause, charity or ideological concern related materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, objects or clothing, which could impair the enjoyment of the Event by other spectators, or detract from the sporting focus of the Event;

g) flagpoles or banner poles of any kind. Only flexible plastic poles and so-called double-poles that do not exceed 1.5 metres in length and 1 cm in diameter and which are not made of inflammable material are permitted;

h) banners or flags larger than 2m x 1m50. Smaller flags and banners are permitted provided that they are made from material which is deemed "of low flammability" and complies with national regulations and standards;

i) any sort of animals.

j) any promotional or commercial, materials, including but not limited to banners, signs, symbols and leaflets, or any kind of promotional or commercial objects, material and clothing;

k) gas spray cans, corrosive, flammable substances, dyes or receptacles containing substances which are harmful to health or are highly flammable. Standard pocket cigarette lighters are permitted;

l) unwieldy objects such as ladders, stools, (folding) chairs, boxes, paperboard containers, large bags, rucksacks, suitcases and sports bags. "Unwieldy" is given to mean all objects which are larger than 25cmx25cmx25cm and which cannot be stowed under the seat in the Stadium;

m) large quantities of paper and/or rolls of paper;

n) mechanically-operated instruments which produce an excessive volume of noise such as megaphones, hooters or gas-powered horns.

o) laser pointers;

p) cameras (except for private use and then only with one set of replacement or rechargeable batteries), video cameras or other sound or video recording equipment;

q) computers or other devices used for the purposes of transmitting or disseminating sound, pictures, descriptions or results of the events via the internet or other forms of media;

r) food and drinks (unless required for medical reasons);

s) other objects which could compromise public safety and/or harm the reputation of the Event as assessed at the sole discretion of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities.

5. Common Sense Conduct Inside the Stadium

5.1 All Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall, at all times during their stay in the Stadium, conduct themselves in a manner so as not to offend, endanger the safety, or unnecessarily hinder or harass other Stadium Visitors and/or Accredited Persons.

5.2 All Stadium Visitors must occupy only the seat indicated on their Ticket and shall access it only via the designated entrance unless otherwise directed by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities. For security reasons and to avert danger, Stadium Visitors shall move to seats other than those allocated, whether in the same or another section of the Stadium, if instructed to do so by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities.

5.3 All access stairways and emergency exits must be kept clear at all times to the best possible extent.

5.4 All Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons are requested not to drop litter, packaging or empty containers, but to dispose of such items in the appropriate litter bins inside the Stadium.

5.5 Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. In any case, smoking will be prohibited in the Stadium stands and in the area around the pitch.

5.6 Furthermore, unless otherwise authorized by the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 Authorities, Stadium Visitors and Accredited Persons shall not:

a) enter the pitch or the area around the pitch;

b) stand on seats in the spectator areas or unreasonably obstruct the view of other spectators;

c) throw objects or liquids of any kind, particularly in the direction of another person or in the direction of the area around the pitch or the pitch itself;