Are DPI control buttons considered cheating for e-sports tournaments?

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I've been using the ROG Gladius II. gaming mouse for quite a while, which has a thumb mouse button on the bottom left side. When held, this reduces the dpi to 400, and when released, changes it back to 1200.
I've been using this feature all the time while playing CS:GO (casually), as it makes it really easy for me to aim & snipe with precision. But I've recently read about someone getting banned on DOTA for using programmable buttons.
So, are DPI control buttons disallowed in pro-level or e-sport competitions? Is it considered to be cheating to be using this button?

Nelson · Accepted Answer

Each tournament and competition will have rules specifying what is allowed and what is not.
In the more serious competitions, you do not even use your own hardware.

magicxZ · Answer

This does not cause a disadvantage to the rivals, therefore it is allowed. In competitions it is forbidden. As long as you do not participate in tournaments, you can use it.

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