Steam fined $3 million for refusing refunds in Australia.


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Gaming company Valve Corporation has been hit with a $3 million fine after the Federal Court found its online games site Steam breached Australian Consumer Laws.

The court imposed the maximum fine requested by Australia's competition regulator because of Valve's disregard for Australian law and lack of contrition....

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Even though it was the maximum, ###### poor amount considering what steam earns off hats and DLC alone. Should of been $25 million if I was handing down judgement,

 

Will now at least  have to display on the Australian website gamers are legally entitled to refunds.

 

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Steam must now introduce a compliance program and place an notice in size 14 type on its Australia website informing consumers about their rights. 

 

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