Do You Actually Own Your Steam Account? Understanding Digital Ownership

Discover the truth about Steam account ownership and licensing. Learn how your access to games works under Valve's terms.

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No, you don't fully own your Steam account. When you create an account on Steam, you agree to their terms of service, which grants you a license to use the software and services provided. Essentially, you're purchasing licenses to use games, not the games themselves. Valve, the company behind Steam, retains ownership of all accounts and can suspend or terminate them based on their terms.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I transfer my Steam account to someone else? No, Steam accounts are non-transferable as per Valve's terms of service.
  2. What happens if my Steam account gets banned? If banned, you will lose access to all games and licenses associated with that account.
  3. What does owning a game on Steam actually mean? Owning a game means you have a license to access and play it, not ownership of the game itself.
  4. Can Valve revoke my access to games? Yes, Valve retains the right to suspend or terminate your account, which can revoke access to your games.

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