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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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You must comply with all domestic and international export laws and regulations that apply to the software and/or Services, which include restrictions on destinations, end users, and end use.
You agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations regarding the export of technical data from the U.S.
It's your responsibility to comply with U.S. Export Control laws and regulations, and foreign import laws and regulations when traveling abroad with your Device.
"You agree to comply with all applicable import/export laws and regulations.Excerpt from Steam's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “You agree to comply with all applicable import/export laws and regulations.”
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