Where it appears in this Article, the term “Progressive Discipline” shall mean: for a first offense, 40% of the maximum fine; for a second offense, 70% of the maximum fine; for a third offense, 100% of the maximum fine. Nothing shall preclude a Club from issuing a warning in lieu of a fine, or from imposing a fine that is less than the maximum amount under this Subsection (a); provided, however, that any subsequent violation of the same provision will subject the player to the maximum Progressive Discipline fine for a second or third offense, as applicable. For example, without limitation to other examples, if a player is late reporting for a mandatory meeting on two occasions, and the Club issues a warning letter to the player on both occasions, the player will be subject to a maximum fine of 100% of the maximum fine (i.e., $2,745 under Subsection 1(b)(ii) below) for any third violation. For the sake of clarity and the avoidance of doubt, the Progressive Discipline requirement set forth in this Subsection (a) shall not apply to any fine under Subsections 1(b)(vi)-(ix) or 1(b)(xi), or to any fine or suspension without pay for conduct detrimental to the Club under Subsections 1(b)(xvi) or (xvii).