Licensing

2. Data Sources and Attribution

Our data is derived from various public sources, including but not limited to:

• Steam Store public data
• Steam Community data
• Third-party APIs and data providers
• Proprietary analysis and algorithms

Important: steampeek.net is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation or Steam. All Steam-related trademarks belong to their respective owners.

3. License Types

3.1 Personal Use License

For personal, non-commercial use, you are granted a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable license to:

• Access and view data on our website
• Use data for personal research and educational purposes
• Share individual insights with proper attribution

3.2 Academic and Research License

Academic institutions and researchers may use our data for:

• Academic research and publications
• Educational purposes and coursework
• Non-commercial academic presentations

Attribution Required: All academic use must include proper citation of steampeek.net as the data source.

3.3 Commercial License

Commercial use of our data requires explicit written permission and may be subject to licensing fees. Commercial use includes:

• Integration into commercial products or services
• Redistribution of data for profit
• Use in commercial reports or consulting services
• API access for commercial applications

Contact us for commercial licensing inquiries.

4. Permitted Uses

Subject to these licensing terms, you may:

• Access and analyze data for permitted purposes
• Create derivative works for personal or academic use
• Cite and reference our data with proper attribution
• Share insights and analysis based on our data

5. Prohibited Uses

You may not:

• Redistribute raw data without permission
• Scrape, crawl, or systematically download data
• Reverse engineer our algorithms or methodologies
• Create competing services using our data
• Remove or obscure attribution requirements
• Use data for spam, fraud, or illegal activities
• Violate any applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to circumvent usage limitations

6. Attribution Requirements

When using or referencing our data, you must provide appropriate attribution:

• Digital/Online: Include a hyperlink to steampeek.net
• Print/Offline: Include "Source: steampeek.net" or "Data provided by steampeek.net"
• Academic: Follow standard citation practices with proper reference to steampeek.net
• Presentations: Include steampeek.net attribution on slides containing our data

7. Data Accuracy and Disclaimers

Our data is provided "as is" without warranties of any kind. We make no guarantees regarding:

• Accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of data
• Availability or continuity of service
• Fitness for any particular purpose
• Freedom from errors or interruptions

All data should be considered estimates and used for informational purposes only.

8. Intellectual Property Rights

steampeek.net retains all rights, title, and interest in:

• Our proprietary algorithms and methodologies
• Compiled datasets and analysis
• Website design and functionality
• Our brand name, logo, and trademarks

This license does not grant you any ownership rights in our intellectual property.

9. Third-Party Data and Services

Our service may include data from third-party sources, including:

• Steam Regional Charts API (steam-regional-charts.t8l.dev)
• Other public APIs and data sources
• Community-contributed information

Use of third-party data is subject to their respective terms and conditions.

10. License Termination

This license may be terminated:

• Immediately by us for any violation of these terms
• By you at any time by ceasing use of our services
• Automatically if you fail to comply with any provision

Upon termination, you must cease all use of our data and remove any cached or stored information.

11. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, steampeek.net shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of our data or services, including but not limited to:

• Business losses or lost profits
• Data loss or corruption
• Service interruptions
• Third-party claims

12. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless steampeek.net from any claims, damages, or expenses arising from your use of our data or services, including your violation of these licensing terms.

13. Governing Law

This Licensing Agreement is governed by the laws of the United States. Any disputes shall be resolved in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

14. Changes to License Terms

We reserve the right to modify these licensing terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting. Your continued use of our services constitutes acceptance of any modifications.

15. Contact for Licensing

For questions about licensing, commercial use permissions, or custom licensing arrangements, please contact us:

• Through our website contact form
• By email (include "Licensing Inquiry" in the subject line)
• For expedited commercial licensing requests, please provide details about your intended use