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It was Australian regulations. The EU was happy to do nothing and keep letting us get ripped off.
by weberer 5mo ago
It was Australian regulations. The EU was happy to do nothing and keep letting us get ripped off.
- rv3392 5mo agoUseful links: https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/valve-to-pay-3-million-in-penalties-for-misrepresenting-gamers-consumer-guarantee-rights https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/valve-to-pay-3-million... https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/29/service-valve-australian-consumer-watchdog https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/aug/29/service-v...
- account42 5mo agoThe EU was just moving slowly as it always does. Action was on the Horizon in the EU as well, which probably contributed to Valve deciding to offer refunds everywhere instead of just in Australia.