You are not permitted to bring refreshments into a playing room or public room at any venue. If you do, the TD has discretion to take appropriate action, including disqualifying you from the event.

No animals other than guide dogs may be brought into the playing area.

In private matches, the standard arrangement is that smoking is prohibited at the playing table throughout. However, the match host may designate an area where smoking is permitted during scoring breaks. Team captains should discuss smoking provision when arranging matches and agree how this should be managed.

Competitors at EBU events are expected to dress properly and appropriately.