However, pre-Code anti-doping rule violations would continue to count as "First violations" or "Second violations"for purposes of determining sanctions under Article 10 for subsequent post-Code violations.AD-23.7The Purpose, Scope and Organization of the World Anti-Doping Program and the Code and Appendix 1, Definitions, andAppendix 2, Examples of the Application of Article 10, shall be considered integral parts of the Code.AD-24Final ProvisionsAD-24.1Where the term “days” is used in these Anti-Doping Rules, it shall mean calendar days unless otherwise specified.AD-24.2These Anti-Doping Rules shall be interpreted as an independent and autonomous text and not by reference to existing law orstatutes.AD-24.3These Anti-Doping Rules have been adopted pursuant to the applicable provisions of the Code and the International Standardsand shall be interpreted in a manner that is consistent with applicable provisions of the Code and the International Standards.The Code and the International Standards shall be considered integral parts of these Anti-Doping Rules and shall prevail incase of conflict.AD-24.4The Introduction and Appendix 1 shall be considered integral parts of these Anti-Doping Rules.AD-24.5The comments (see Appendix 2) annotating various provisions of these Anti-Doping Rules shall be used to interpret these Anti-Doping Rules.AD-24.6These Anti-Doping Rules shall enter into force on 1 January 2021 (the “Effective Date”).