Frequently asked questions And the answers you were hoping to get

What Valve IP is covered by the license? The license covers models related to all Valve games and hardware.

How do I get the Valve license? Upload your model to your Shapeways shop and tag it so that customers can find it. You will be prompted to accept the Valve license.

How much does the Valve license cost? The Valve license itself is free. As part of the license, you must pay Valve 10% of the retail price for every game-related model sold. There is no royalty payment for hardware-related models. Any license payment will be deducted from your shop owner markup.

Do I have to keep track of license payments and sales? No. Shapeways will automatically deduct the appropriate license from each sale.

Can I distribute my 3D printable file under this license? No. The license allows you to sell 3D printed models. However, it does not authorize you to distribute the files for those models.

Can I decline the Valve license? Yes. If you do not believe that your model requires a license from Valve you can opt out of the license at any time.

Where can I find the schematics for Valve Hardware? Valve has released the files for the Steam Controller here.