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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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"Unless it results from Valve's negligence or fault, Valve is not responsible for the use of your Account by a person who fraudulently used your login and password without your permission.Excerpt from Steam's Subscriber Agreement
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The clause states: “Unless it results from Valve's negligence or fault, Valve is not responsible for the use of your Account by a person who fraudulently used your login and password without your permission.”
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