COMPETITIVE OPERATIONS
INTEGRITY & SANCTIONS
01 Before You Play
Third-party anti-cheat
QSL does not run its own anti-cheat. FACEIT events use FACEIT’s anti-cheat. Challengermode-hosted VRS events use the anti-cheat named by the platform or event rulebook. Valve’s VAC also applies to CS2 accounts. Players must run the provider-required anti-cheat for the full match.
Account checks
At sign-up, you need a verified FACEIT account. The Steam ID linked to FACEIT must match your Challengermode CS2 Steam ID. VRS events also require approved player details.
02 Match Oversight
Referees
QSL admins watch matches, handle pauses and disputes, and can review demos or request POV recordings and screenshots.
Webcam checks
If an event requires webcam checks, its event page will say so. Players may be asked to keep a webcam on or join a live camera check with a referee.
After-match reviews
Admins may manually review accounts, demos and reports after a match.
03 Sanctions & Betting
Possible sanctions
- Warnings
- Round or map loss
- Forfeits
- Disqualification
- Bans from future events
Sanctions can cover a player, a team or the QSL Challengermode space. Sanctioned accounts cannot sign in.
Reasons for sanctions
- Cheating
- Smurfing or account sharing
- Match fixing or betting
- Toxicity
- No-show abuse
- Ringers
Players, staff and admins must not bet on matches in events they are involved in.
04 Sanctions Log
Only active sanctions that QSL admins choose to publish appear here. Nicknames only.
No published active suspensions.
05 Reports, Appeals & Rules
Report an issue
During a match, pause and contact an admin. You can also report an issue through the contact page with evidence.
Report an issueAppeal a sanction
Submit your appeal through the contact page. A different admin will review it.
Submit an appeal