If you have a specific question about a suspension or console ban, start a new thread in the "My Live account was suspended” forum on forums.xbox.com.
Communication suspensions
Communication suspensions are imposed because of inappropriate conduct during communication activities on Xbox Live. The suspension blocks a gamertag from accessing any communication features on Xbox Live. These include text messages, voice messages, video messages, in-game chat and party chat.
The length of suspension depends on the severity of the offence. Temporary suspensions usually end at approximately the same time of day as when the suspension was issued.
How you are notified
A message with the suspension end date appears when you sign in to Xbox Live with the suspended gamertag.
An email message is sent to the address that is associated with your Xbox Live account. Suspensions end at approximately the same time the suspension was issued and not at the beginning of the calendar day, so the suspension may not end until later in the day specified in the suspension message.
Service suspension
Service suspensions are imposed because of inappropriate gameplay or system abuse. Inappropriate conduct includes these kinds of actions:
Inappropriate in-game behaviour (scamming or cheating)
Attempts to manipulate Xbox Live services through network interference, feedback abuse, complaint abuse or other system tampering
A service suspension completely blocks a member from being able to sign in to the Xbox Live service. The duration of the suspension depends on the frequency or severity of the offence. Temporary suspensions usually end at approximately the same time of day as when the suspension was issued.
How you are notified
A message with the suspension end date appears when you sign in to Xbox Live with the suspended gamertag.
An email message is sent to the address that is associated with your Xbox Live account.
Forced gamertag change
When a forced gamertag change (name change) is imposed, you are prompted to select a new gamertag the next time that you try to sign in to Xbox Live. This step cannot be skipped. You must select a new gamertag before you can sign in.
A forced gamertag change is imposed when a gamertag is determined to be inappropriate by the Xbox Live Enforcement Team. Examples of inappropriate gamertags include names that visually resemble, sound like, represent, hint at, abbreviate or insinuate any of the following:
Console bans
Xbox consoles may be permanently prevented from connecting to Xbox Live for one or more violations of the Xbox Live Terms of Use. Consoles can be banned from Xbox Live for several reasons including, but not limited to, the following reasons:
Customer Support for Xbox Live cannot undo an Xbox Live suspension for a console. Xbox Live console suspensions may also include permanent suspensions of Xbox Live accounts as well.
Gamerscore resets
A gamerscore correction occurs on a player’s Xbox Live account when they gain achievements through avoiding gameplay and using external tools. Xbox Live is committed to keeping the service free of this type of behaviour as it violates the Xbox Live Terms of Use. When abnormal achievement or gamerscore activity is found, Xbox Live modifies the gamerscore of players who meet specific and automated criteria.
An Xbox Live player who obtains their gamerscore in this abnormal way will:
Although players who are identified by these criteria will start from a zero gamerscore, they will still be able to gain achievements for future games. In other words, we give them another chance to earn future achievements by earning them as other “fair” players do. The original gamerscore correction remains permanent without any way to appeal.
To see what other users are saying about these topics, or to ask your own questions, go to our Xbox Support Forums and view the following conversations:
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