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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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For subscribers residing in Germany: You may terminate your subscription after it has renewed with a notice period of one month. Your right to terminate for cause remains unaffected.
If you requested to begin the performance of services during the withdrawal period, you shall pay us an amount which is in proportion to what has been provided until you have communicated us your withdrawal from this contract.
You may cancel your purchase of Indeed Pro from the day you enter into the contract until ten (10) days after you receive the services. You do not need a reason to cancel.
"For European Union and United Kingdom consumers: EU and UK law provides a statutory right to withdraw from certain contracts for physical merchandise and for the order of digital content.Excerpt from Steam's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “For European Union and United Kingdom consumers: EU and UK law provides a statutory right to withdraw from certain contracts for physical merchandise and for the order of digital content.”
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