Bridge Laws definition
Bridge Laws means, collectively, the Laws of Duplicate Bridge, the laws, rules (including, but not limited to, the conduct-and-ethics rules and other disciplinary rules) and regulations of the USBF and any other Bridge Organization running the USBF Bridge Event in question and the conditions of contest (both the General Conditions and the Special Conditions for the applicable USBFBridge Event) of the USBF or such other Bridge Organization, as the case may be.
Bridge Laws. Collectively, the Laws of Duplicate Bridge, the laws, rules (including, but not limited to, the conduct and ethics rules), regulations, and conditions of contest (both the General Conditions and the Special Conditions for the applicable event) of the Bridge Organization running or sponsoring the Event in question.
1. I agree that, whenever I play in any Event, I will conduct myself in a manner that shows respect for the USBF, comply with and be bound by all Bridge Laws that apply to any Event in which I participate, and comport myself with general principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.
(a) I am aware that USBF Events are governed by the USBF Bridge Laws and general principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. I further understand that any disciplinary proceedings conducted by the USBF would also be governed by its by-laws, which grant the USBF and its committees broad discretion in deciding how to conduct a disciplinary hearing, in interpreting the applicable rules, and in making findings of fact.
(b) I am aware that Events other than USBF Events are governed by the Bridge Laws of the governing Bridge Organization and general principles of fair play and good sportsmanship.
(c) I acknowledge that the applicable Bridge Laws are known to me and/or available to me online through the USBF’s, ACBL’s, and/or the WBF’s website.
3. While qualifying for, attending, or competing in any Event, and in connection with any related disciplinary proceedings, I agree to submit to the jurisdiction of the USBF, including but not limited to any committee or person the USBF assigns to apply the Bridge Laws, any related disciplinary rules, and general principles of fair play and good sportsmanship. I further agree that, if I decide to challenge any decision made by the USBF or any of its committees or directors, before I can resort to any type of legal proceeding in any forum outside the USBF’s auspices, I first must exhaust all internal procedures and remedies available under the USBF’s by-laws.