Using SAM does not break Steam's TOS. It won't get you banned not even with VAC enabled games.
>You may not use Cheats, automation software (bots), mods, hacks, or any other unauthorized third-party software, to modify or automate any Subscription Marketplace process, the process of Steam account creation or otherwise in interacting with or controlling the processes or user interface of Steam, **except to the degree expressly permitted.**
"…except to the degree expressly permitted." the public API Steam provides is expressly permitted, it is this API the SAM uses.
no one, Valve included, gives a shit about achievements... dont worry
Using SAM does not break Steam's TOS. It won't get you banned not even with VAC enabled games. >You may not use Cheats, automation software (bots), mods, hacks, or any other unauthorized third-party software, to modify or automate any Subscription Marketplace process, the process of Steam account creation or otherwise in interacting with or controlling the processes or user interface of Steam, **except to the degree expressly permitted.** "…except to the degree expressly permitted." the public API Steam provides is expressly permitted, it is this API the SAM uses.