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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Valve can alter the contractual relationship with users without requiring affirmative consent. It places the burden on users to monitor changes and either accept them through continued use or discontinue service.
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.
View change record →The explicit language about unilateral amendment with 'reasonable' notice was removed, though service modification rights appear in the new 'Valve's Right to Modify or Terminate Services' provision without comparable notice protections.
View full change record →Users are bound by modified terms upon continued use of the service following Valve's notification of changes. The provision does not specify a grace period for review or require affirmative acceptance before modifications take effect.
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This clause establishes the mechanism by which Valve can alter the contractual relationship with users without requiring affirmative consent. It places the burden on users to monitor changes and either accept them through continued use or discontinue service.
Users are bound by modified terms upon continued use of the service following Valve's notification of changes. The provision does not specify a grace period for review or require affirmative acceptance before modifications take effect.
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