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Got a Problem With Steam? Updated Agreement Lets Gamers Sue Valve
Any disputes are to go forward in court instead of arbitration,' according to Valve, which is facing a class-action suit for 'allegedly maintaining an unlawful monopoly' in PC gaming.
Valve removes arbitration from its Steam agreements — here’s what that means for you
Legal experts consider this a win for Steam users, even if most of them will likely never take Valve to court. Consumers are usually required in such agreements to arbitrate and n
Steam will let you sue Valve now
Previously, Steam’s user agreement said that “you and Valve agree to resolve all disputes and claims between us in individual binding arbitration” for all disputes related to Steam, your account, hardware, or the company’s content and services. The new agreement eliminates any mention of a binding arbitration policy.
Valve cuts binding arbitration from its Steam user agreement
If you booted up Steam in the last 24 hours, then you probably saw the pop up window asking you to agree to a new Steam Subscriber Agreement (SSA). Valve laid out the changes in an official blog post on the Steam Community forum,
Valve will see you in court! No, really, Steam's just updated its subscriber agreement so that 'all disputes and claims proceed in court'
"You and Valve agree that all disputes and claims between you and Valve (including any dispute or claim that arose before the existence of this or any prior agreement) shall be commenced and maintained exclusively in any state or federal court located in King County, Washington, having subject matter jurisdiction."
Surprise Steam agreement update says you can now sue Valve directly
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Valve’s Latest Collaboration With The OS Behind Steam Deck Signals the End of Windows’ Reign in Gaming
A new collaboration between the makers of Steam Deck and its OS building company might put the final nail in the coffin for ...
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Deadlock is giving players the chance to turn cheaters into frogs, as Valve hops on the issue in cheeky fashion
Deadlock's new anti-cheat system gives players the option to turn cheaters into in-game frogs before they subsequently get ...
Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
Deadlock, the MOBA shooter that’s currently only available for invited play testers, has incorporated a new way to punish ...
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“But the cheater was a chicken”: Ex-Valve Dev Reveals Deadlock’s Anti-Cheat Feature Was First Meant for CS But with a Surprising Twist
Ex-Valve employee revealed that Deadlock’s hilarious anti-cheat feature was initially planned for Counter-Strike but with a ...
Seeing Heart Valve Failure From All Sides
A heart surgeon who performed a revolutionary aortic valve replacement therapy on patients with heart valve failure undergoes ...
Risk of Rain 2 co-creator now working on Valve multiplayer game Deadlock
The ranks of the team behind Deadlock has been reinforced, with the addition of one of the co-creators of co-op shooter Risk ...
Prolific Inventor, Counsel Can’t Escape Valve Patent Dispute
A prolific inventor, his affiliated entities and counsel must face claims they breached a patent licensing agreement and ...