1. Acceptance of Terms
By accessing and using Steam Researcher, you accept and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this service.
2. Description of Service
Steam Researcher is a free web-based tool that helps indie game developers discover market opportunities on Steam by analyzing publicly available game data, including review counts, positive rates, pricing, and player metrics.
3. Data Source Disclaimer
All game data displayed on Steam Researcher is sourced from Steam (Valve Corporation) through publicly available APIs and web pages. Specifically:
- Game details, descriptions, and screenshots are from the Steam Store
- Player reviews and sentiment data are from the Steam Reviews API
- Search results and tag data are from Steam Store search
Steam Researcher is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Valve Corporation or Steam. All Steam-related trademarks and data belong to their respective owners.
4. No Warranty
Steam Researcher is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind. We do not guarantee:
- The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any data or analysis
- The reliability of opportunity scores, revenue estimates, or market assessments
- Uninterrupted or error-free service availability
Data may be delayed, incomplete, or inaccurate due to API limitations, caching, or other technical factors. Always verify critical data directly on Steam before making business decisions.
5. Limitation of Liability
Steam Researcher and its creators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from:
- Use of or reliance on data, scores, or analysis provided by this tool
- Business decisions made based on information from this tool
- Interruption or unavailability of the service
6. Acceptable Use
You agree not to:
- Use automated tools to scrape or mass-download data from this service
- Attempt to circumvent any rate limiting or access controls
- Redistribute data obtained from this service commercially
- Use this service in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
7. Intellectual Property
The Steam Researcher tool, including its scoring algorithms, UI design, and original content, is the intellectual property of its creators. Game data, screenshots, and reviews displayed remain the property of their respective owners.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to modify these Terms of Service at any time. Continued use of the service after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated terms.
9. Contact
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