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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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If we make a change that we believe materially reduces your rights or increases your responsibilities, we will notify you by email (sent to the email address specified in your account) and/or by means of a notice on or linked via our services.
DeepL will inform Customer of the respective modification to the Service in a clear and comprehensible manner at least two (2) months in advance by means of a message by e-mail ("Change Notice").
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The clause states: “You will be notified of any substantial change to the terms or availability of the Subscription Marketplace in a timely fashion before the entry into force of the change, except in cases of force majeure, Subscriber's fault or third party event outside of Valve's control.”
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