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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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"Your failure to cancel your Account prior to the effective date of the amendment will constitute your acceptance of the amended terms.Excerpt from Steam's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “Your failure to cancel your Account prior to the effective date of the amendment will constitute your acceptance of the amended terms.”
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