Steam Adds the Harsh Truth That You're Buying 'A License,' Not the Game Itself

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By BeauHDOct 11, 2024, 4:50 pm126 ptsTrending
In response to California's new law targeting "false advertising" of "digital goods," Valve has added the following language to its checkout page: "A purchase of a digital product grants a license for the product on Steam." Ars Technica reports: California's AB2426 law, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom Sept. 26,…

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