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VAC bans and game bans

What they are and how offers must show them.

1 min read · Updated Oct 5, 2026
  • VAC ban: given by Valve's anti-cheat system. A VAC-banned account can't play on secure servers for that game.
  • Game ban: given by the game developer, for example for cheating or griefing.
  • Trade or community bans: limit trading or community features.

Sellers must state any ban in the offer. If you receive an account with a ban that wasn't mentioned, open a dispute.

Bans caused by the buyer after delivery, for example for cheating, aren't covered by the warranty.

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