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We do not charge a fee to process or respond to your verifiable consumer request unless it is excessive, repetitive, or manifestly unfounded...If we determine that the request warrants a fee, we will tell you why we made that decision and provide you with a cost estimate...
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"If the request affects the rights and freedoms of others or is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee...or refuse to act on the request.Excerpt from Steam's Privacy Policy
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The clause states: “If the request affects the rights and freedoms of others or is manifestly unfounded or excessive, we reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee...or refuse to act on the request.”
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