3.2.4   The facts established by a decision of a court or professional disciplinary tribunal of competent jurisdiction which is not the subject of a pending appeal shall be irrebuttable evidence against the Athlete  or other Person to whom the decision  15  [Comment to Article 3.2.3: Departures from an International Standard or other rule unrelated to Sample collection or handling, Adverse  Passport Finding, or Athlete notification relating to whereabouts failure or B Sample opening –  e.g., the International Standard for Education,  International Standard for the Protection of  Privacy and Personal Information or International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions  – may result in compliance proceedings by WADA but are not a defense in an anti -doping rule violat ion proceeding and are not relevant on the issue of whether the Athlete committed an anti -doping rule violation.