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In September 2024, [[Valve]] removed both the arbitration requirements and class | In September 2024, [[Valve]] removed both the individual binding arbitration requirements and class action waiver from the [https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement Steam Subscriber Agreement], which is, essentially, [[Steam]]'s [[End-User License Agreement]]. | ||
== Implications == | == Implications == | ||
This restores consumer rights to | This restores consumer rights to court litigation and class action capacity, instead of only arbitrating, in order to resolve disputes with Steam. | ||
== Sources/Links == | == Sources/Links == | ||
* Link to the Steam news article: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4696781406111167991 | * Link to the Steam news article: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/593110/view/4696781406111167991 | ||
* Link to the Steam Subscriber Agreement: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement | * Link to the Steam Subscriber Agreement: https://store.steampowered.com/subscriber_agreement | ||
* Louis Rossmann's video on the news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f81qXxggo8 | * Louis Rossmann's video on the news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f81qXxggo8 | ||
* NACA's arbitration definition: https://www.consumeradvocates.org/for-consumers/arbitration/ | * NACA's arbitration definition: https://www.consumeradvocates.org/for-consumers/arbitration/ | ||
[[Category:Valve Corporation]] | [[Category:Valve Corporation]] | ||