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The provision establishes Valve's operational authority to maintain game integrity through technical detection systems and enforcement mechanisms. It also allocates responsibility by specifying that Valve does not assume liability for harm caused by unauthorized software used in violation of these terms.
The updated agreement no longer explicitly discloses that Steam Wallet funds held by Japanese users will expire six months after being added, or that expiration dates can be reviewed in the Steam Wallet. The removal of this disclosure eliminates the transparency mechanism previously available to Japanese subscribers regarding fund expiration timelines and monitoring options. Japanese law may still impose expiration requirements on stored funds regardless of contractual disclosure, but the agreement no longer notifies users of this expiration mechanism.
View change record →Users are required to refrain from using specified categories of unauthorized software when accessing Steam services. The terms permit Valve to monitor for such activity and authorize account suspension or termination as an enforcement mechanism.
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"You may not use cheats, automation software (bots), mods, hacks, or any other unauthorized third-party software designed to modify the Steam experience... Valve may use anti-cheat tools to detect and prevent cheating, and may terminate your Account if you are found to be cheating. Valve does not support the use of such software and is not responsible for any harm that it may cause.— Excerpt from Steam's Steam Subscriber Agreement
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The provision establishes Valve's operational authority to maintain game integrity through technical detection systems and enforcement mechanisms. It also allocates responsibility by specifying that Valve does not assume liability for harm caused by unauthorized software used in violation of these terms.
Users are required to refrain from using specified categories of unauthorized software when accessing Steam services. The terms permit Valve to monitor for such activity and authorize account suspension or termination as an enforcement mechanism.
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