I may have mistyped the review part but you are still limited on f2p workshop upvoting, and yes the 2600days part is correct, check my profile then look it up on steamrep or steamdb, youll see the vac there but not on the profile ;)

Thanks for the information, Viwu.
I was totally unaware of the 7 year rule (2600 days) and the review ban.

You have my condolences. Here are some things to note ive provided you just in case you didnt know that may make you feel a little better or more informed about bans.

Bans disappear from profiles when surpassing 2600days (still active, just hidden)
If you got banned from a non valve game you can still play any other vac enabled games. (from experience)
Lots of people instantly have things against you as soon they see the red text on the profile. :c
Lots of groups may never allow you in them, like certain collector groups (makes no sense in it tbh)
You can no longer vote or review free to play games or f2p workshop (You can still subscribe or play them though)

Valve also keeps saying bans are permanent but what they dont say is that the game devs themselves can lift the ban. Which simply means its possible to get it lifted if you believe the ban was not justified.

Wish you all the best.

The ban came later...maybe an hour?
I have a handful of tools and security protection running, and haven't played any other VAC Protected things in ages.
I triggered it many times though, so it might have a threshold.

I ask cause I've triggered this bug a few times, were you instantly banned upon getting the credits or did the ban come later?

did you have cheat engine or any other sus softwares installed on your system? I've heard those can trigger a VAC ban.

Wow, sorry that happened to you Pug, totally unfair. I can't believe Steam won't investigate this