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"You and Valve agree that this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and executed in the State of Washington, U.S.A., and Washington law...governs all disputes and claims arising out of or relating to: (i) any aspect of the relationship between us; (ii) this Agreement...Excerpt from Steam's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “You and Valve agree that this Agreement shall be deemed to have been made and executed in the State of Washington, U.S.A., and Washington law...governs all disputes and claims arising out of or relating to: (i) any aspect of the relationship between us; (ii) this Agreement...”
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