Well, they woud have to refund the money, but the costs wouldn't make much sense, but Valve can say whatever they want, they are selling in Euros remember? that means that they pay VAT and are subjected to european regulations.
The cost of your lawyer would make such demand pointless, and they count on that.

It depends. Cases as easy as this one may encourage lawyers to take action. Why? Because they know that Valve will have to cover the expenses for the lawyer, so it's easy (and possibly big?) money for them.

At least in Poland, loosing party has to cover the winnig party's lawyer fees (one lawyer, the maximum amount of money is standarized though)

Why would you need to hire a lawyer?
Wouldn't be easier to just lodge a complaint to your national consumer protection agency? They are obligated to investigate and will fine the seller if the law was broken. Usually for small issues it's enough for the agency to be involved and the seller will conform to the regulations to close the matter fast. But of course that is only IF digital goods are covered by the 14 Day law, which apparently differs from country to country.

I'm afraid that your local consumer protection agency has no power to influence Valve.

Courts, well, that's another story. Most of the countries have agreements to obey / honor other countries rulings.

*cough** any new deals?

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I'm not sure whether or not the link contains some sort of referral, I just copied it from the page I ended up at when I clicked the link in the e-mail.

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Apart from the fact that they sued Valve in Germany up to the highest court. They are an interest group and as such, highly effective. Well, they lost in that case, but they wanted Valve to effectively remove the DRM part from Steam....

Edit: And as far as "deals" goes. Paradox has released their first major patch for CK II. It's called Sword of Islam and costs 10€.

Right, they may sue Valve for you. I was thinking more about administrative decisions (fine them, as Aningan suggested).

I totally didn't think about that. It's the consumer protect agency that sued UEFA for their TOS for buying tickets...

btw, to stay on topic:

Men of War series games are 75% off on GG link

They are probably the closest we have in Europe to "class action suits".

Edit: oops

SimonG... Never miss a chance to make a Steam propaganda....

And unlike Steam once you activate it you can play forever without need a Steam client and being online. Because of that Steam is a no go.

Don't know if anyone seen this already, but the amazing Pony Friend 2 is 50% off on Gamersgate.

Go grab it :)

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The first two chapters of Penny Arcade.Very funny

No Mr. Ed, no sale...

Dotemu site is back up, with 70% off Nordic Games

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