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> Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms are framed as donations. I don't see any evidence of this on the Kickstarter website. > Steam Early Access allo
by wilg 4y ago
> Kickstarter and other crowdfunding platforms are framed as donations.
I don't see any evidence of this on the Kickstarter website.
> Steam Early Access allows you to request a full refund at any point up until the actual launch of the game
This is not true. They are considered normal purchases.
- mike_d 4y agoLook closer, you'll see it says "Pledge" instead of "Buy Now" or similar language. You also receive a "Reward" if the project is successful. https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/ https://store.steampowered.com/steam_refunds/ You may need to go back and forth with support to get a refund, but Early Access is ultimately covered under the pre-purchase terms.
- wilg 4y agoI think you're misinterpreting "you can request a refund at any time prior to release" – the release date is the date it comes out on Early Access, not any potential 1.0. And re: kickstarter, I think "pledge" is in relation to the fact that you don't have to pay unless the project gets over it's goal. I remain very skeptical that pre-orders are as legally shaky as you claim.