Steam added Bahasa Melayu (Malay) with a BETA designation to its language selection options in the Steam Subscriber Agreement. The agreement previously offered Thai but not Malay; the updated version removes Thai from the standard language list and adds Malay marked as experimental. This expands language support but indicates the Malay translation is not yet final.
Steam updated the language options available for accessing the Steam Subscriber Agreement. The agreement now offers Bahasa Melayu (marked BETA) instead of Thai. This is a localization change that does not alter the substantive terms of service.
The updated terms now offer the Steam Subscriber Agreement in Bahasa Melayu, expanding accessibility for Malay-speaking users. The BETA designation indicates the translation is preliminary and subject to revision, which may be relevant for users in Malaysia and neighboring regions relying on this localized version.
Bahasa Melayu (Malay) added as BETA option; Thai removed from available languages
This change record describes what was added, removed, or modified in the document. Analysis reflects what the updated agreement states or permits. It does not constitute a legal determination about enforceability. Applicability may vary by jurisdiction. Methodology
This change involves only localization and language availability adjustments to the Steam Subscriber Agreement. No substantive policy terms, obligations, or commercial conditions were modified. The BETA designation on Malay indicates the translation is preliminary. This requires no compliance review or operational response.
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The removal of explicit liability limitation language reduces transparency about Valve's liability caps, though such limitations may still be enforceable under other terms or law.
The explicit language about unilateral amendment with 'reasonable' notice was removed, though service modification rights appear in the new 'Valve's Right to Modify or Terminate Services' provision without comparable notice protections.
The removal of explicit anti-cheat and third-party software restrictions means these policies are no longer visible in the main agreement, though they may be enforced through other documents or the Rules of Use.
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The license was changed from transferable to perpetual and irrevocable, scope was expanded to explicitly include game data and profile data, and formal definition of 'UGC' was added.
2 provisions unchanged.
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