Xbox enforces its Community Standards via automated scanning + human review. Swearing (profanity, slurs, harassment) triggers escalating penalties.
| Tier | Trigger | Penalty | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Warning | First minor offense (auto-detected) | Message: "Mind your language." | None (recorded) |
| 2. Communication Ban | Repeated / severe profanity, slurs | No voice/text chat, no messages, no party chat | 24 hrs → 7 days → 14 days |
| 3. Account Suspension | Continued violations, hate speech, threats | No sign-in, no online, no purchases | 7 days → 14 days → 30 days → Permanent |
| 4. Console Ban | Extreme / repeated (device-level) | Console blocked from Xbox Live forever | Permanent |
| 5. Legal Referral | Credible threats, doxxing, CSAM | Reported to law enforcement | — |
Xbox Live is a privilege, not a right. Keep it clean.