Account creation requires an email, country, username and password

Steam requires these details to register an account, but says you do not have to provide or use your real name.

Steam collects browsing and gameplay activity data

Steam collects browsing and device data, along with game preferences, progress, playtime, device identifiers and crash data.

If you delete your account, some data may remain

If you delete your account, data is marked for deletion, but some records may be retained or anonymized instead.

This applies if you terminate your Steam account; the policy describes exceptions for legal or other stated purposes and some records that are anonymized rather than deleted.

Valve says it does not sell personal data

The privacy policy says Valve does not sell personal data, while separately allowing certain sharing for listed purposes.

Some Steam profile details are accessible through an API

The policy says a chosen public name, avatar and cheating-ban status are accessible; profile settings control additional information.

If you upload content, Valve receives a broad, lasting license

For uploaded content, Valve may use, modify and distribute it for Steam-related purposes; removing a Workshop item may not undo all use.

This applies if you upload content to Valve or make it available to other users; the removal limits described apply to Workshop Contributions.

If you send Valve feedback, it can use it without accounting to you

The terms let Valve use product feedback or suggestions however it chooses, without an obligation to account to you.

This applies if you provide Valve with feedback or suggestions.

Valve may end access for violations without notice or refunds

The terms allow Valve to restrict or terminate an account or subscription for violations, without advance notice or refunds for unused Wallet funds.

The terms specify Washington law and King County courts

The terms direct disputes to Washington law and King County courts, while preserving any alternative dispute options mandated where you live.

If you add Wallet funds, they are generally locked to Steam

Wallet funds generally cannot be refunded or transferred and have no cash value, though Steam lists a limited refund option for unused funds.

This applies if you add funds to a Steam Wallet; the stated refund option is limited to unused funds purchased on Steam within 14 days.

Steam games and software have a stated refund window

Steam says games and software can generally be refunded within 14 days if they have been played for less than two hours.

This standard window applies to games and software applications; other purchase types have separate terms.

If you buy a recurring subscription, it renews unless canceled

Steam says you can cancel an active subscription at any time; cancellation stops renewal but leaves access through the current billing cycle.

This applies only if you choose a recurring subscription.