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Chinese court rules gaming accounts can be inherited, challenging Steam's terms

A Chinese court has ruled that a woman can inherit her deceased son's gaming accounts, challenging the terms of service of platforms like Steam. This landmark decision could set a precedent for digital asset inheritance in China, potentially impacting how companies like Valve handle user accounts after a user's death. AI

RANK_REASON A court ruling on digital asset inheritance that challenges established platform terms of service. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Chinese court rules gaming accounts can be inherited, challenging Steam's terms

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