A minor offense is one in which, in Activision/Tencent's opinion, no damage has been done to another player or the game community at large. Temporary suspensions can range from 48 hours to two weeks or longer, depending on the severity of the infraction. Permanent suspensions are lasting and final.

Members of a player's party may also experience limited matchmaking while partied with a player in this state. At any time, the account may be returned to normal matchmaking, placed in a limited matchmaking state again, or it may receive a temporary or permanent ban.