7. Violations & Penalties
Competitive Integrity Violations
- Match fixing: Arranging or attempting to influence match outcomes — permanent ban (Global Policies rules 14–17)
- Cheating: Using unauthorized software, exploits, or information — suspension to permanent ban (Global Policies rules 14–17)
- Account sharing: Playing on another player's account — suspension (Global Policies rules 14–17)
- Collusion: Coordinating with opposing teams — suspension to permanent ban (Global Policies rules 14–17)
Behavioral Violations
- Unsportsmanlike conduct: Taunting, BM (bad manners), or disruptive behavior — warning to fine (Global Policies rules 14–17)
- Harassment: Directed abuse toward players, officials, or fans — fine to suspension (Global Policies rules 14–17)
- Social media violations: Leaking confidential information, hate speech — fine to suspension (Global Policies rules 14–17)
Penalty Scale
- Verbal warning (Global Policies rules 15–16)
- Written warning (Global Policies rules 15–16)
- Fine (varies by offense severity and league) (Global Policies rules 15–16)
- Game suspension (1-10 games)
- Season suspension (Global Policies rules 15–16)
- Permanent ban from competitive play (Global Policies rules 15–16)