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Cancunon3 Jan 8, 2016 @ 12:36am
3rd Party EULA? Definition?
So I bought a game that requires 3rd Party EULA
But I'm not sure of what it means
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Its a window with text and an OK button.
Scar Jan 8, 2016 @ 9:22am 
The new eula means like a contract on playing and using the game. Its nothing really that bad. It was meant to protect from pirating games.
Lord Ocean Jan 8, 2016 @ 9:35am 
Originally posted by Bill Cosby The Pedophile:
So I bought a game that requires 3rd Party EULA
But I'm not sure of what it means

End User License Agreement ...or something like that
Darren Jan 8, 2016 @ 3:14pm 
Basically it means over and above the Steam Subscriber Agreement (which is the EULA for Steam in general) this game has an additional EULA which may have different conditions (usually more restrictive) that you must agree to before installing the game.
fluxtorrent Jan 8, 2016 @ 3:18pm 
Generally you see them with games that have a seperate code of conduct for their online play, or are very modable. One is to lay out what you are and are not allowed to do in online play, the other is to cover what can/cannot be modded and lays out ownership rights.
cinedine Jan 8, 2016 @ 4:05pm 
Originally posted by fluxtorrent:
Generally you see them with games that have a seperate code of conduct for their online play, or are very modable. One is to lay out what you are and are not allowed to do in online play, the other is to cover what can/cannot be modded and lays out ownership rights.

Generally you see them for any piece of software.
It's the actual license between you and the provider of said software.
fluxtorrent Jan 8, 2016 @ 4:20pm 
Originally posted by cinedine:
Originally posted by fluxtorrent:
Generally you see them with games that have a seperate code of conduct for their online play, or are very modable. One is to lay out what you are and are not allowed to do in online play, the other is to cover what can/cannot be modded and lays out ownership rights.

Generally you see them for any piece of software.
It's the actual license between you and the provider of said software.
Generally on steam you see a third party eula under these conditions: :P didn't think I needed to be that overly specific.
cinedine Jan 8, 2016 @ 4:55pm 
Originally posted by fluxtorrent:
Originally posted by cinedine:

Generally you see them for any piece of software.
It's the actual license between you and the provider of said software.
Generally on steam you see a third party eula under these conditions: :P didn't think I needed to be that overly specific.

Ah, I see. You mix up "generally" and "specific" ;)
fluxtorrent Jan 8, 2016 @ 5:34pm 
Originally posted by cinedine:
Originally posted by fluxtorrent:
Generally on steam you see a third party eula under these conditions: :P didn't think I needed to be that overly specific.

Ah, I see. You mix up "generally" and "specific" ;)
No, I just didn't bother restating the understood subject since it's at the top of the page and didn't expect someone to be so pedantic.
ricemuncher Jul 18, 2022 @ 12:16am 
You are not going to get any players to agree to or understand & adhere to anything unless above all the legal technical waffle you write a few simple sentences in normal english telling the player what your wishes are.

I mean, can you really expect someone who is 16 or 14 to understand these documents. Its ridiculous asking kids to sign something they dont understand. And it shouldnt be allowed to force them to do it to get the game.:steamthumbsdown:
Last edited by ricemuncher; Jul 18, 2022 @ 12:17am
Originally posted by ricemuncher:
You are not going to get any players to agree to or understand & adhere to anything unless above all the legal technical waffle you write a few simple sentences in normal english telling the player what your wishes are.

I mean, can you really expect someone who is 16 or 14 to understand these documents. Its ridiculous asking kids to sign something they dont understand. And it shouldnt be allowed to force them to do it to get the game.:steamthumbsdown:
You need some clarifications parties agree upon, to avoid one side getting ideas.
If you play games, there are rules, so to say.

The rules, if not easy to understand must not contain "surprising clauses". This is to protect people who can not understand them. While still preventing unwanted actions.
Originally posted by ricemuncher:
You are not going to get any players to agree to or understand & adhere to anything unless above all the legal technical waffle you write a few simple sentences in normal english telling the player what your wishes are.

I mean, can you really expect someone who is 16 or 14 to understand these documents. Its ridiculous asking kids to sign something they dont understand. And it shouldnt be allowed to force them to do it to get the game.:steamthumbsdown:

What does that have to do with a thread from 2016?
Originally posted by peppermint hollows:
Originally posted by ricemuncher:
You are not going to get any players to agree to or understand & adhere to anything unless above all the legal technical waffle you write a few simple sentences in normal english telling the player what your wishes are.

I mean, can you really expect someone who is 16 or 14 to understand these documents. Its ridiculous asking kids to sign something they dont understand. And it shouldnt be allowed to force them to do it to get the game.:steamthumbsdown:

What does that have to do with a thread from 2016?
My idea, the Eula's changed a few times. Cause of new laws, referring to loot boxes, and all. Change of age, r ratings all of that stuff. After 5 years in most countries it changes or needs to be reviewed. This is from 2016, we are in 2022 now.
Originally posted by isomorphic_projection:
Originally posted by peppermint hollows:

What does that have to do with a thread from 2016?
My idea, the Eula's changed a few times. Cause of new laws, referring to loot boxes, and all. Change of age, r ratings all of that stuff. After 5 years in most countries it changes or needs to be reviewed. This is from 2016, we are in 2022 now.

The OP said a "third party EULA" which means it was from another game and not Steam itself. We don't even know which game the OP was talking about, because they did not mention it. Absolutely pointless to necro this thread for that.
Originally posted by Muppet among Puppets:
Its a window with text and an OK button.
I don't get an ok button or anything. I just get a really long thing about terms and conditions but no option to agree to it
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