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Steam now warns customers they're only buying a license when paying for a game


Ahead of new California legislation requiring storefronts to make it clear customers are only buying a license for digi…

Ahead of new California legislation requiring storefronts to make it clear customers are only buying a license for digital content rather than outright owning it, Steam has implemented a message at the point of purchase doing just that. California's new legislation, which was signed into law by governor Gavin Newsom at the end of September, is intended to make consumers more aware of the sometimes-temporary nature of digital ownership. And while the legislation, officially known as AB 2426, doesn't formally comes into effect until next year, Valve has already tweaked Steam's shopping cart to highlight customers are buying a license - with the changes being displayed internationally, including in the UK.

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