Trading, market bots

[Killlerrrr]

I've heard a story that one man once created a bot, that was buying some items from market when they were cheap, and then reselling them for higher price. Soon the owner of the bot was banned and he lost all his items.

So my question is, where can I find any rules about automatic trading or buying items in steam ?

[schnitzeljaeger]

Afaik there are none. You can contact support though.

[Snoopy]

The Subscriber Agreement:
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=subscriber_agreement
States the following:
You may not use Cheats, automation software (bots), mods, hacks, or any other unauthorized third-party software, to modify or automate any Subscription Marketplace process.

[Killlerrrr]

Okay, thanks, and what about trading bots ?

[Snoopy]

I'm sure that's covered in the agreement also, you'll have to read it.
I would think Bots of any kind, used anywhere, would not be acceptable.

[Snoopy]

It's your account to put at risk though, is it worth it?

[Killlerrrr]

Some kind of trading bots are legal, and I've seen a lot of them, but I cant find any rules for this kind of bots.

[Jade]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

Some kind of trading bots are legal, and I've seen a lot of them, but I cant find any rules for this kind of bots.

Here's a hint:
Does it give you an unfair advantage over other people? If yes then don't do it.

[Killlerrrr]

I have two computers, using first Im checking market prices, using second Im selling my stuff. So I need to destroy one of my computers ? Bad example

[Ender]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

Some kind of trading bots are legal, and I've seen a lot of them, but I cant find any rules for this kind of bots.

That's like saying that some kinds of steroids are legal because you saw base ball players using them... that doesn't mean they are legal, just means you saw someone using illegal programs.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

Okay, thanks, and what about trading bots ?

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από KillerB:

The Subscriber Agreement:
http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=subscriber_agreement
States the following:
You may not use Cheats, automation software (bots), mods, hacks, or any other unauthorized third-party software, to modify or automate any Subscription Marketplace process.

KillerB answered that already. I made the part bold and underlined. Each item in the market is considered a "subscription".

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Ender:

That's like saying that some kinds of steroids are legal because you saw base ball players using them... that doesn't mean they are legal, just means you saw someone using illegal programs.

There are some excetions. The DOTA2 Dispenser bot for example. I'm sure Valve was monitoring it though.

[Killlerrrr]

Omg, Im not talking about market, Im talking about trades, about TF2 trading or DOTA2 trading, there are a lot of such bots.
Nobody told me anything about such bots in this theme, so I think there isnt any rule covering this part, so they are totally legal.

[Spawn of Totoro]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

Omg, Im not talking about market, Im talking about trades, about TF2 trading or DOTA2 trading, there are a lot of such bots.
Nobody told me anything about such bots in this theme, so I think there isnt any rule covering this part, so they are totally legal.

Your original post made it look like you were talking about the market.

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

I've heard a story that one man once created a bot, that was buying some items from market when they were cheap, and then reselling them for higher price. Soon the owner of the bot was banned and he lost all his items.

So my question is, where can I find any rules about automatic trading or buying items in steam ?

"trading or buying items in steam" looks like you are talking about both.

I suggest being more clear in the future.

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από Killlerrrr:

so they are totally legal.

I would say more of a grey area. They probebly won't do anything, but if it is abused or gets out of hand, they may step in and stop it.

[Snoopy]

Once again, is it worth risking your account? It's your choice.

[Mr. George J. Huff ,Esq.]

Αναρτήθηκε αρχικά από KillerB:

Once again, is it worth risking your account? It's your choice.

Exactly

[roland]

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