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If we do not hear from you during the notice period, you will be considered as having accepted the proposed changes and they will apply to you from the effective date specified on the notice.
Your continued use of your Steam Account more than thirty (30) calendar days after the entry into force of the changes will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
Your continued use of the Services after the changes become effective will constitute your acceptance of the changes.
"Using the Services after the changes become effective means you agree to the new terms. If you don't agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Services...Excerpt from Microsoft's Services Agreement (Legacy)
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The clause states: “Using the Services after the changes become effective means you agree to the new terms. If you don't agree to the new terms, you must stop using the Services...”
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