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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.
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The clause states: “You understand and acknowledge that Valve does not have any obligation to provide or maintain any Subscription Marketplace. Valve may decide to cease operation of any Subscription Marketplace, change the fees that it charges...”
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