Valve Corporation

Steam is a digital storefront and service for video-game distribution, operated by Valve Corporation. Launched in 2003, it has grown to become the largest digital-distribution platform for PC gaming…

Valve

Valve Corporation (also known as Valve Software) is a software distribution company, most known for being the owner of the distribution service Steam. Valve additionally develops tools frequently…

Valve allows ISPs and payment processors to censor content on Steam

At an unknown date in 2025, Valve updated its Rules and Guidelines for developers on Steam. These rules granted internet service providers (ISPs) and banks/transaction providers the power to delist…

Valve removes arbitration requirement from Steam Subscriber Agreement

In September 2024, Valve removed both the individual binding arbitration requirements and class-action waiver from the Steam Subscriber Agreement. That agreement is essentially Steam's End-user…