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reports include declarations from the parties and witnesses, material evidence, expert opinions, audio or video recordings. Such reports may be used as evidence but only in so far as the disciplinary aspects of the case being dealt with are concerned and will not affect a referee’s decision regarding facts connected with play.

21.6 At its discretion, the Disciplinary Committee may convene a personal hearing and will decide any procedures to be followed. Decisions of such hearings will only be valid if at least three members of the Disciplinary Committee are present.

21.7 The following decisions of the Disciplinary Committee will not be subject to appeal:

21.7.1 Cautions and censures imposed on players, Match Officials, clubs (staff and officials), other persons, or Associations.

21.7.2 Suspensions of up to two matches, or of up to two months, imposed on players, Match Officials, clubs (staff and officials) or other persons.

21.7.3 Fines imposed on players, Match Officials, clubs (staff and officials), other persons (not exceeding USD 3500) or Associations (not exceeding USD 10000).

21.8 The appropriate Association under the provisions of its own regulations may sanction any offenses that are committed during the course of the Competition by club officials, technical staff or other personnel for Championships and Competitions. For this purpose, the Disciplinary Committee will refer to the appropriate Association the referee's report of the match in question. The Association will, in turn, report back to the Disciplinary Committee on the resolution of the matter and any disciplinary action taken.

21.9 Except in cases of force majeure as recognized by Concacaf, if a club does not report for a match, or refuses to commence or continue to play, or leaves the stadium before the end of the match, the club will be considered to have lost the match with a score of 3-0 or more. In any case, the matter will also be referred to the Disciplinary Committee for appropriate actions.

21.10 Any other infringement of these Regulations, whether by players, officials, clubs or Associations that are punishable by economic sanctions will be reported to the Concacaf General Secretariat for consideration by Concacaf.

21.11 All imposed economic sanctions must be paid no later than 60 days after notification of the relevant decision. Unless otherwise specified, the total amount of all fines will accrue to Concacaf. Concacaf may debit accounts of debtors to settle any amounts due to the Confederation.

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22.1 The Concacaf Appeals Committee will hear appeals eligible to be lodged against decisions taken by the Disciplinary Committee.