{"1":{"question":"1. Can Steam ban you from using a VPN?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>You are not permitted to use VPN software on Steam for any reason, according to the SSA.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Thus, doing so may result in your account being permanently locked.<\/p>"},"2":{"question":"2. Is changing the Steam region bannable?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>VPNs and switching Steam regions are not mentioned in the Steam subscriber agreement, so using one won&#39;t result in the termination of your Steam account.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>However, this wasn&#39;t always the case.&nbsp;<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Valve expressly forbade the use of VPNs since customers had done so in order to access cheaper titles by changing their store&#39;s nation.<\/p>"},"3":{"question":"3. Why does Steam download at 5 Mbps?","answer":"<p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>As mentioned earlier, 10 Mbps is the minimum download speed for Steam.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>So, with 5 Mbps, it appears that you are not receiving the full speed someplace.<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Are you connected wirelessly or through a router?&nbsp;<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Try connecting the modem directly to the computer if you&#39;re using a router, then recheck the speeds.&nbsp;<\/p><p dir='ltr' style='text-align:justify'>Try connecting with a network cable if you&#39;re on wireless.<\/p>"}}