Valorant One-Year Ban After Provocation; I Request Review

Today, I received a one-year penalty on my Valorant account for “inappropriate behavior.” During a match, another player provoked me and I responded with profanity. I understand that this language is not acceptable, but the length of the penalty is extremely harsh and, in my view, unfair given the context. I have faced a similar situation once before, but I have never used cheats or engaged in any gameplay violations. My registered contact email is g**********@gmail.com.

Here is my timeline: I entered a match, was repeatedly taunted in chat, reacted once with an offensive message, and was then issued a one-year sanction. I did not receive a clear explanation beyond the generic category of “inappropriate behavior.” This punishment removes my access to the game for an entire year, which is disproportionately severe for a single, provoked incident and has caused significant frustration.

I respectfully request a full review of my case, including chat logs and context, and I ask that the penalty be lifted or reduced to a reasonable duration (e.g., a shorter mute or temporary suspension). I will adhere to the Code of Conduct going forward and avoid responding to provocation. Please reconsider this decision and restore fair access to my account.