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Match Integrity 101

Everything about match fixing, players losing on purpose / cheating, etc.

At 1v1Me, we are committed to fair, competitive gameplay. Every match on our platform follows a strict, multi-layered review process to ensure fairness, prevent match-fixing, and maintain trust in our competitive ecosystem.

🔎 How We Ensure Match Integrity

We take a proactive and comprehensive approach to match integrity, using a combination of live refereeing, security protocols, and forensic analysis to detect and prevent unfair play.

🎥 Live Match Refereeing & Pre-Match Security Checks

✔️ Players CANNOT Stake

  • Any player that competes CANNOT stake.

  • We monitor their household through geolocation and IP to ensure no associated devices are also staking.

✔️ 2 Trained Referees Monitor Every Match

  • Each match is watched in real-time by two trained referees who look for irregularities in gameplay, suspicious behavior, and potential violations of platform rules.

✔️ Pre-Match ID & Equipment Verification

  • 15 minutes before the event, we conduct a video call check-in with each player.

  • Players must turn on their camera and verify their identity with the ID on file.

  • Equipment & software checks are performed to ensure no malicious tools, scripts, or cheats are being used.

  • Match rules and fair play guidelines are reviewed with each player.

✔️ Match Start & Live Monitoring

  • Matches only begin after verification is complete.

  • Referees monitor the match in real time and flag any potential issues.

📍 Financial & Geolocation Security

To ensure match integrity and prevent fraudulent behavior, we conduct comprehensive financial and geolocation checks using trusted third-party technology:

🔍 Geolocation Monitoring

  • We partner with Radar, a leading security vendor in the gaming space, to detect multiple devices or accounts in the same household that may be used to stake on matches.

  • We flag instances where a partner’s household has other devices placing stakes on their matches, helping prevent collusion and unauthorized activities.

💰 Financial & Forensic Reviews

  • After each match, we analyze how much was won and from which accounts to detect unusual patterns.

  • We investigate whether accounts placing stakes on a match are connected to the partner in any way (shared IPs, device IDs, financial connections).

  • Our system flags irregularities in staking behavior, including potential collusion or coordinated betting activity.

📊 Post-Match Review & Enforcement

Once a match is complete, we conduct a comprehensive post-match review that includes:

✔️ Reviewing match footage for any irregularities.
✔️ Analyzing staking patterns & user behavior for suspicious activity.
✔️ Processing player reports and assessing complaints.

🚨 If we find any evidence of match-fixing, cheating, or fraudulent behavior, we take immediate action:

Refunding all stakes and returning all fees in full.
Permanently banning the player, their device, and their household from 1v1Me.
Pursuing legal action against the individuals involved in fraudulent activity.

🚫 What We Do NOT Overturn

We understand that not every game goes as expected, but gameplay decisions and strategies are subjective. We do not overturn results based on:

❌ Players choosing certain plays, strategies, or loadouts.
❌ Allegations of "losing on purpose" without clear, verifiable evidence.
❌ Frustration over an unexpected outcome.

📢 Reporting a Match Issue? Here’s What You Need to Know

To properly investigate a match dispute, we require video evidence in cases of:

🎥 Glitches or Exploits – Submit a clear, unedited clip showing the violation.
🎥 Match-Fixing Allegations – Provide timestamped footage proving a player intentionally lost.

Without verifiable proof, we cannot take action on a complaint.

⚠️ False or Repetitive Reports

To maintain a fair experience for all users, repeated false reports or complaints without evidence may result in temporary support restrictions.

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