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Each may only use one . Creating new s is strictly forbidden. First offences will be punished with a silence of varying length depending on the number of s made. s that continue creating new s despite previous warnings will be restricted.
The rules state that any form of manipulation of the client such as score hacking, macro-enabled full-combo sequences, auto-aim and anything else that plays the game for the player is considered cheating.
This is a one-strike rule. Cheaters will be restricted on their first offence for an indefinite amount of time. The team may decide to lift their restriction if they successfully appeal.
osu! uses automated metrics combined with manual confirmation. If you don't know why you are restricted, [email protected].
The team will not provide any "proof" regarding restrictions, but all are placed with well founded suspicion. Normal s are extremely unlikely to be targeted by such actions.
Sorry, but if you have been restricted, the team is already sure you are cheating. A video will not help, because even these can be doctored.
Stay calm and don't discuss their plays in public chat. Don't give them undue attention or ask others to spectate them.
You should report the and not mention them anywhere. There are three ways to do so.
This is the preferred way for reporting suspected foul play, as it provides the most information to the team .
On the 's profile, a Report button will appear when you click on the three dots next to the Message button. Write any information that can prove that the is misbehaving.
Take note of the selected game mode before reporting.
This way of reporting is as effective as using the profile page for reporting – the reports go to the same endpoint.
In beatmap pages, you can report a in the top leaderboards by clicking the Report button on the far right of their score.
This way of reporting is not encouraged because in-game reports are mostly chat related.
Use the !report command in any public channel to inform the chat s. Other players will not see your reports in chat.
Format: !report <name> <reason>
Example: !report this_ suspected cheating
Your help in spotting foul play is much appreciated. We review every report we receive, but that does not mean that all of them will lead to us taking action! You can also send an email directly to [email protected] for a relatively fast response.
Peripherals such as tablets and touchscreens are fine. Anything which decreases the skill required to play (e.g. using fidget spinners on a tablet) or cancels/defeats the effect of the game modifiers are not. This means that using multiple PCs, input splitters or anything of that kind is considered a no-no.
Wait at least three months after the latest issued restriction before appealing.1 Address your emails to [email protected] and use a subject of Restriction Appeal: <name>
The team expects s to give a full history of their actions and give reasons why they won't be reoffending in the future.
It might take time for us to reply to your appeal, but no appeals will be ignored.
If you've broken the rules and you'd like to come clean, please [email protected] and explain what you've done. Honesty is very much appreciated and this will likely not result in a permanent punishment.
Carefully read and follow the rules. If you're not sure whether something you want to do would break the rules, ask a member of the Global Moderation Team. If you're not sure who to ask, click here.
The length of time you will have to wait before appealing depends on the reason for the restriction. If you're not sure how long your restriction lasts, email [email protected]. For more information, see restrictions. ↑