Steam License Disclaimer for Purchases

Steam informs users they purchase a license, not ownership, in response to upcoming California regulations on digital content.

Steam License Notice Sparks Controversy

Steam now clarifies purchases are for licenses, not ownership, ahead of a new California law next year.

Steam Clarifies Game Purchase Rights

Steam informs users they are purchasing a license, not ownership of games, ahead of a new California law.

Steam License Purchase Notice Introduced

Steam informs users that purchases are for licenses, not ownership, ahead of California's new digital content law.

Steam Opens Legal Action Against Valve

Steam removes forced arbitration clause, enabling users to sue Valve over disputes instead of resolving through arbitration.