https://consumerrights.wiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=TheOneWhoKnocksConsumer Rights Wiki - User contributions [en]2026-04-29T04:15:44ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.44.0https://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=List_of_companies&diff=37972List of companies2026-02-21T05:27:04Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: </p>
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Below is an alphabetical list of companies that have dedicated articles in the Consumer Rights Wiki .<br />
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==A==<br />
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* [[ AT&T ]] <br />
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* [[ Acer ]] <br />
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* [[ Activision Blizzard ]] <br />
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* [[ Adobe ]] <br />
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* [[ AirAsia ]] <br />
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* [[ Allstate ]] <br />
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* [[ Ally Financial ]] <br />
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* [[ Ally Invest Securities ]] <br />
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* [[ Amazon ]] <br />
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* [[ Ancestry.com ]] <br />
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* [[ Anova Culinary ]] <br />
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* [[ Apple ]] <br />
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* [[ Arlo ]] <br />
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* [[ Asus|ASUS ]] <br />
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* [[ Autodesk ]] <br />
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* [[ Axis ]] <br />
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==B==<br />
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* [[ Balena ]]<br />
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* [[ BMW ]] <br />
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* [[ Brother Industries Ltd. ]] <br />
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* [[ Bambu Lab ]] <br />
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* [[ Best Buy ]] <br />
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* [[ Belkin ]]<br />
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* [[ BetterHelp ]] <br />
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* [[ BowFlex, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Broadcom Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Brilliant ]] <br />
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==C==<br />
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* [[ CARIAD ]] <br />
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* [[ Canon ]] <br />
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* [[ Capital One ]]<br />
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* [[ Cerberus ]] <br />
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* [[ Chamberlain Group ]] <br />
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* [[ Charles Schwab ]] <br />
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* [[ Chase Bank ]] <br />
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* [[ Cloudflare ]] <br />
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* [[ Coffee Meets Bagel ]] <br />
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* [[ CompTIA ]] <br />
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* [[ Cox Communications ]]<br />
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* [[ Cricut ]] <br />
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==D==<br />
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* [[ DAZN ]] <br />
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* [[ Deep Cycle Systems ]] <br />
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* [[ Discord ]] <br />
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* [[ Disney ]] <br />
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* [[ Duolingo ]] <br />
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* [[ Dymo ]] <br />
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* [[ Dyson ]] <br />
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* [[ DJI ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==E==<br />
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* [[ Ecoflow ]] <br />
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* [[ EduVULCAN ]] <br />
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* [[ Electronic Arts ]] <br />
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* [[ Epic Games, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Eufy ]] <br />
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* [[ EVGA ]] <br />
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==F==<br />
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* [[ FUTO ]] <br />
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* [[ Fiio ]] <br />
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* [[ Ford ]] <br />
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* [[ Future Motion ]] <br />
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* [[ Frontier Airlines ]] <br />
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==G==<br />
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* [[ GameStop ]] <br />
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* [[ General Motors ]] <br />
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* [[ Glasswire ]] <br />
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* [[ GoGuardian ]]<br />
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* [[ Google ]] <br />
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* [[ GoPro ]] <br />
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* [[ Groupon ]] <br />
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* [[ Guardzilla ]] <br />
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==H==<br />
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* [[ HP Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Happiest Baby ]] <br />
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* [[ Home Connect ]] <br />
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* [[ Honda ]] <br />
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* [[ Hyundai ]] <br />
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* [[ Humble Bundle ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==I==<br />
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* [[ ID.me ]]<br />
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* [[ IFTTT ]] <br />
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* [[ IKEA ]] <br />
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* [[ Intel ]] <br />
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==J==<br />
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* [[ John Deere ]] <br />
* [[ Jeep ]] <br />
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==K==<br />
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* [[ Kroger Grocery store electronic shelf labels & facial recognition|Kroger ]]<br />
* [[ Keurig ]] <br />
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==L==<br />
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* [[ LG ]] <br />
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* [[ Lebara ]]<br />
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* [[ Lenovo ]] <br />
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* [[ Leo Express ]] <br />
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* [[ Lieferando ]] <br />
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* [[ LinkedIn ]] <br />
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* [[ LiveRamp ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==M==<br />
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* [[ Magic Leap ]] <br />
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* [[ MakerBot ]] <br />
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* [[ ManyCam ]] <br />
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* [[ Meta ]] <br />
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* [[ Microsoft ]] <br />
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* [[ Miele ]] <br />
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* [[ Monoprice ]] <br />
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* [[ Motorola ]] <br />
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* [[ Movies Anywhere ]] <br />
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* [[ Mozilla ]] <br />
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==N==<br />
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* [[ Nanoleaf ]] <br />
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* [[ Netflix, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Newag ]] <br />
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* [[ Nike ]] <br />
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* [[ Nintendo ]] <br />
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* [[ Nissan ]] <br />
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* [[ Nixplay ]]<br />
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* [[ NordVPN ]] <br />
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* [[ NZXT ]] {{Div col end}}<br />
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==O==<br />
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* [[ Optimum ]]<br />
* [[ Optus ]]<br />
* [[ OpenAI ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==P==<br />
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* [[ PayPal ]] <br />
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* [[ PayPal Honey ]] <br />
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* [[ Peloton ]] <br />
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* [[ Photobucket ]] <br />
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* [[ Pitboss Grills ]] <br />
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* [[ Pluralsight ]] <br />
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* [[ Plutus ]]<br />
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* [[ Protonmail ]] <br />
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* [[ Purism ]] <br />
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* [[ Pinterest ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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*[[Paragon_NTFS_software_license_invalidation|Paragon Software]]<br />
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==Q==<br />
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* [[ Qantas ]]<br />
* [[ Quidd ]] <br />
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==R==<br />
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* [[ Raven ]] <br />
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* [[ Ring ]] <br />
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* [[ Redbox ]] <br />
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* [[ Reddit ]] <br />
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* [[ Robinhood Financial ]] <br />
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* [[ Roblox ]] <br />
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* [[ Roborock ]] <br />
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* [[ Roku, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Rovio ]] <br />
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==S==<br />
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* [[ Samsung ]] <br />
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* [[ Seagate ]]<br />
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* [[ Seattle Avionics ]] <br />
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* [[ SecuROM ]] <br />
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* [[ Shopee ]] <br />
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* [[ SiriusXM ]]<br />
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* [[ Smartwool ]] <br />
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* [[ Sonos ]] <br />
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* [[ Sony ]] <br />
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* [[ Spectrum ]] <br />
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* [[ Spotify ]] <br />
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* [[ Starlink ]] <br />
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* [[ Steam ]] <br />
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* [[ Synology ]] <br />
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==T==<br />
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* [[ T-Mobile ]] <br />
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* [[ Tado ]]<br />
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* [[ TD Ameritrade ]] <br />
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* [[ TP-Link ]] <br />
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* [[ User testing for mandatory paid subscription into Tado Smart Thermostat app|Tado GmbH ]] <br />
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* [[ Take Two ]]<br />
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* [[ Tea Dating Advice ]]<br />
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* [[ Team 17 ]] <br />
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* [[ Telstra ]] <br />
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* [[ Telly ]]<br />
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* [[ Terumo Cardiovascular ]] <br />
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* [[ Tesla, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Thermaltake ]] <br />
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* [[ Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC ]] <br />
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* [[ Tinder ]] <br />
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* [[ TRMNL ]]<br />
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* [[ Trump Mobile ]]<br />
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* [[ Toyota ]] <br />
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* [[ Tuya Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Twitch ]] <br />
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* [[ Twitter ]]<br />
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==U==<br />
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* [[ Uber ]] <br />
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* [[ Ubisoft ]] <br />
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* [[ Urban Air Adventure Park ]]<br />
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==V==<br />
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* [[ Valve ]] <br />
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* [[ Verisk Analytics, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Virgin Media ]] <br />
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* [[ Volkswagen ]] <br />
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* [[ Vultr ]] <br />
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* [[ Venmo ]]<br />
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==W==<br />
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* [[ Walmart ]] <br />
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* [[ Wink ]] <br />
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* [[ Winston-Salem Journal ]] <br />
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* [[ Wondershare ]] <br />
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* [[ Wyze ]] <br />
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==X==<br />
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* [[ X Corp ]] <br />
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* [[ Xiaomi ]] <br />
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==Y==<br />
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* [[ YouTube ]] <br />
* [[Yandex]]<br />
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==Z==<br />
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*[[Zyxel]]<br /><br />
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[[Category:Companies|*]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=List_of_companies&diff=37971List of companies2026-02-21T05:25:28Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: </p>
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<div>__NOTOC__<br />
{{Hatnote|This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items.}}<br />
<br />
Below is a list of companies that have dedicated articles in the Consumer Rights Wiki .<br />
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==A==<br />
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* [[ AT&T ]] <br />
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* [[ Acer ]] <br />
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* [[ Activision Blizzard ]] <br />
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* [[ Adobe ]] <br />
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* [[ AirAsia ]] <br />
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* [[ Allstate ]] <br />
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* [[ Ally Financial ]] <br />
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* [[ Ally Invest Securities ]] <br />
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* [[ Amazon ]] <br />
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* [[ Ancestry.com ]] <br />
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* [[ Anova Culinary ]] <br />
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* [[ Apple ]] <br />
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* [[ Arlo ]] <br />
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* [[ Asus|ASUS ]] <br />
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* [[ Autodesk ]] <br />
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* [[ Axis ]] <br />
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==B==<br />
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* [[ Balena ]]<br />
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* [[ BMW ]] <br />
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* [[ Brother Industries Ltd. ]] <br />
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* [[ Bambu Lab ]] <br />
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* [[ Best Buy ]] <br />
<br />
* [[ Belkin ]]<br />
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* [[ BetterHelp ]] <br />
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* [[ BowFlex, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Broadcom Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Brilliant ]] <br />
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==C==<br />
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* [[ CARIAD ]] <br />
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* [[ Canon ]] <br />
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* [[ Capital One ]]<br />
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* [[ Cerberus ]] <br />
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* [[ Chamberlain Group ]] <br />
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* [[ Charles Schwab ]] <br />
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* [[ Chase Bank ]] <br />
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* [[ Cloudflare ]] <br />
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* [[ Coffee Meets Bagel ]] <br />
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* [[ CompTIA ]] <br />
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* [[ Cox Communications ]]<br />
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* [[ Cricut ]] <br />
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==D==<br />
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* [[ DAZN ]] <br />
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* [[ Deep Cycle Systems ]] <br />
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* [[ Discord ]] <br />
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* [[ Disney ]] <br />
<br />
* [[ Duolingo ]] <br />
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* [[ Dymo ]] <br />
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* [[ Dyson ]] <br />
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* [[ DJI ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==E==<br />
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* [[ Ecoflow ]] <br />
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* [[ EduVULCAN ]] <br />
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* [[ Electronic Arts ]] <br />
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* [[ Epic Games, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Eufy ]] <br />
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* [[ EVGA ]] <br />
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==F==<br />
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* [[ FUTO ]] <br />
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* [[ Fiio ]] <br />
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* [[ Ford ]] <br />
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* [[ Future Motion ]] <br />
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* [[ Frontier Airlines ]] <br />
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==G==<br />
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* [[ GameStop ]] <br />
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* [[ General Motors ]] <br />
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* [[ Glasswire ]] <br />
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* [[ GoGuardian ]]<br />
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* [[ Google ]] <br />
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* [[ GoPro ]] <br />
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* [[ Groupon ]] <br />
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* [[ Guardzilla ]] <br />
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==H==<br />
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* [[ HP Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Happiest Baby ]] <br />
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* [[ Home Connect ]] <br />
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* [[ Honda ]] <br />
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* [[ Hyundai ]] <br />
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* [[ Humble Bundle ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==I==<br />
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* [[ ID.me ]]<br />
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* [[ IFTTT ]] <br />
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* [[ IKEA ]] <br />
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* [[ Intel ]] <br />
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==J==<br />
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* [[ John Deere ]] <br />
* [[ Jeep ]] <br />
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==K==<br />
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* [[ Kroger Grocery store electronic shelf labels & facial recognition|Kroger ]]<br />
* [[ Keurig ]] <br />
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==L==<br />
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* [[ LG ]] <br />
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* [[ Lebara ]]<br />
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* [[ Lenovo ]] <br />
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* [[ Leo Express ]] <br />
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* [[ Lieferando ]] <br />
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* [[ LinkedIn ]] <br />
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* [[ LiveRamp ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==M==<br />
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* [[ Magic Leap ]] <br />
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* [[ MakerBot ]] <br />
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* [[ ManyCam ]] <br />
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* [[ Meta ]] <br />
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* [[ Microsoft ]] <br />
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* [[ Miele ]] <br />
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* [[ Monoprice ]] <br />
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* [[ Motorola ]] <br />
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* [[ Movies Anywhere ]] <br />
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* [[ Mozilla ]] <br />
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==N==<br />
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* [[ Nanoleaf ]] <br />
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* [[ Netflix, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Newag ]] <br />
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* [[ Nike ]] <br />
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* [[ Nintendo ]] <br />
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* [[ Nissan ]] <br />
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* [[ Nixplay ]]<br />
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* [[ NordVPN ]] <br />
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* [[ NZXT ]] {{Div col end}}<br />
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==O==<br />
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* [[ Optimum ]]<br />
* [[ Optus ]]<br />
* [[ OpenAI ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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==P==<br />
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* [[ PayPal ]] <br />
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* [[ PayPal Honey ]] <br />
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* [[ Peloton ]] <br />
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* [[ Photobucket ]] <br />
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* [[ Pitboss Grills ]] <br />
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* [[ Pluralsight ]] <br />
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* [[ Plutus ]]<br />
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* [[ Protonmail ]] <br />
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* [[ Purism ]] <br />
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* [[ Pinterest ]]{{Div col end}}<br />
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*[[Paragon_NTFS_software_license_invalidation|Paragon Software]]<br />
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==Q==<br />
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* [[ Qantas ]]<br />
* [[ Quidd ]] <br />
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==R==<br />
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* [[ Raven ]] <br />
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* [[ Ring ]] <br />
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* [[ Redbox ]] <br />
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* [[ Reddit ]] <br />
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* [[ Robinhood Financial ]] <br />
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* [[ Roblox ]] <br />
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* [[ Roborock ]] <br />
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* [[ Roku, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Rovio ]] <br />
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==S==<br />
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* [[ Samsung ]] <br />
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* [[ Seagate ]]<br />
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* [[ Seattle Avionics ]] <br />
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* [[ SecuROM ]] <br />
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* [[ Shopee ]] <br />
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* [[ SiriusXM ]]<br />
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* [[ Smartwool ]] <br />
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* [[ Sonos ]] <br />
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* [[ Sony ]] <br />
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* [[ Spectrum ]] <br />
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* [[ Spotify ]] <br />
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* [[ Starlink ]] <br />
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* [[ Steam ]] <br />
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* [[ Synology ]] <br />
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* [[ T-Mobile ]] <br />
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* [[ Tado ]]<br />
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* [[ TD Ameritrade ]] <br />
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* [[ TP-Link ]] <br />
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* [[ User testing for mandatory paid subscription into Tado Smart Thermostat app|Tado GmbH ]] <br />
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* [[ Take Two ]]<br />
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* [[ Tea Dating Advice ]]<br />
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* [[ Team 17 ]] <br />
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* [[ Telstra ]] <br />
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* [[ Telly ]]<br />
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* [[ Terumo Cardiovascular ]] <br />
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* [[ Tesla, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Thermaltake ]] <br />
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* [[ Ticketmaster Entertainment, LLC ]] <br />
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* [[ Tinder ]] <br />
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* [[ TRMNL ]]<br />
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* [[ Trump Mobile ]]<br />
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* [[ Toyota ]] <br />
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* [[ Tuya Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Twitch ]] <br />
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* [[ Twitter ]]<br />
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==U==<br />
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* [[ Uber ]] <br />
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* [[ Ubisoft ]] <br />
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* [[ Urban Air Adventure Park ]]<br />
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==V==<br />
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* [[ Valve ]] <br />
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* [[ Verisk Analytics, Inc. ]] <br />
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* [[ Virgin Media ]] <br />
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* [[ Volkswagen ]] <br />
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* [[ Vultr ]] <br />
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* [[ Venmo ]]<br />
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==W==<br />
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* [[ Walmart ]] <br />
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* [[ Wink ]] <br />
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* [[ Winston-Salem Journal ]] <br />
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* [[ Wondershare ]] <br />
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* [[ Wyze ]] <br />
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==X==<br />
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* [[ X Corp ]] <br />
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[[Category:Lists]]<br />
[[Category:Companies|*]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category_talk:Software&diff=37969Category talk:Software2026-02-21T05:19:52Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: /* This category should be diffused into subcategories wherever possible. */ new section</p>
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<div>==If a page is in its company's category, and that company is in Software Company category, and that category is in Software, should that page also be in Software Category==<br />
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This is something that happens, and is in my opinion, a mess. My solution is to get rid of "software company" as a category. It should all go in Software to prevent circular categories. or diamond category trees. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:18, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
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:Agreed. I see that you've already started tidying it up, and am happy for you to continue! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::god youre fast. Do you think "Software companies" should be removed from "software". it would tidy things up so much [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:24, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. it feels like the products should be falling under software, and the companies should be separately sitting under software companies category. Can't think of anything which should be sitting under both (except maybe a one-product software company?)<br />
:::Only fast cause I happened to be looking at the feed at the time lol. [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:03, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::::i fixed it [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 21:04, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::::Thanks! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:16, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:Also, Why is "Software Companies" in "Software" to begin with ? Shouldnt they be seperate ? Please someone give input on this. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::@[[User:Plankton|Plankton]] the categorization system in some places is a mess never fixed since around February. [[User:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|<i><b>AnotherConsumerRightsPerson</b></i>]] ([[User talk:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|talk]]) 05:43, 22 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::It makes logical sense for a top-level category called "Software" to encompass all other topics and categories ''directly related'' to software. Software terminology, software companies, software types, etc. [[User:TheOneWhoKnocks|TheOneWhoKnocks]] ([[User talk:TheOneWhoKnocks|talk]]) 04:57, 21 February 2026 (UTC)<br />
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==For Anyone in The EU a Court Precedent has been set.==<br />
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here is the link to the court precedent: https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?num=C-128/11<br />
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here is a little snippet of what it says :<br />
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the case UsedSoft GmbH v Oracle International Corp, the EU's Court of Justice explicitly ruled that people own their purchased software : ""the copyright holder transfers the right of ownership of the copy of the computer program to his customer"" [[Special:Contributions/188.150.46.200|188.150.46.200]] 00:56, 22 January 2026 (UTC)<br />
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== This category should be diffused into subcategories wherever possible. ==<br />
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Dumping every single category or page about a specific piece of software into one big category would create an unnavigable mess. A top-level category such as this one should (ideally) contain only subcategories and a handful of pages about general aspects of software that cannot be categorized further, good examples being "Software locks" and "Software as a service".<br />
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Navigation of all things software is made easier by [[:Category:Software by type|categorizing products/services by type]].<br />
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Say a user wants to search for instances of consumer rights violations for a specific video game: Software, Software by type, Video games, and finally, the specific game. Clean, straightforward, logical.<br />
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I've also noticed that there exist dozens of categories for only one single page. Surely we should wait to create product-specific categories until there is more than one page to put in them? [[User:TheOneWhoKnocks|TheOneWhoKnocks]] ([[User talk:TheOneWhoKnocks|talk]]) 05:19, 21 February 2026 (UTC)</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category_talk:Software&diff=37966Category talk:Software2026-02-21T04:58:12Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Missed a space.</p>
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<div>==If a page is in its company's category, and that company is in Software Company category, and that category is in Software, should that page also be in Software Category==<br />
<br />
This is something that happens, and is in my opinion, a mess. My solution is to get rid of "software company" as a category. It should all go in Software to prevent circular categories. or diamond category trees. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:18, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
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:Agreed. I see that you've already started tidying it up, and am happy for you to continue! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::god youre fast. Do you think "Software companies" should be removed from "software". it would tidy things up so much [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:24, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. it feels like the products should be falling under software, and the companies should be separately sitting under software companies category. Can't think of anything which should be sitting under both (except maybe a one-product software company?)<br />
:::Only fast cause I happened to be looking at the feed at the time lol. [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:03, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::::i fixed it [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 21:04, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::::Thanks! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:16, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:Also, Why is "Software Companies" in "Software" to begin with ? Shouldnt they be seperate ? Please someone give input on this. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::@[[User:Plankton|Plankton]] the categorization system in some places is a mess never fixed since around February. [[User:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|<i><b>AnotherConsumerRightsPerson</b></i>]] ([[User talk:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|talk]]) 05:43, 22 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::It makes logical sense for a top-level category called "Software" to encompass all other topics and categories ''directly related'' to software. Software terminology, software companies, software types, etc. [[User:TheOneWhoKnocks|TheOneWhoKnocks]] ([[User talk:TheOneWhoKnocks|talk]]) 04:57, 21 February 2026 (UTC)<br />
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==For Anyone in The EU a Court Precedent has been set.==<br />
<br />
here is the link to the court precedent: https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?num=C-128/11<br />
<br />
here is a little snippet of what it says :<br />
<br />
the case UsedSoft GmbH v Oracle International Corp, the EU's Court of Justice explicitly ruled that people own their purchased software : ""the copyright holder transfers the right of ownership of the copy of the computer program to his customer"" [[Special:Contributions/188.150.46.200|188.150.46.200]] 00:56, 22 January 2026 (UTC)</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category_talk:Software&diff=37965Category talk:Software2026-02-21T04:57:38Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: /* If a page is in its company's category, and that company is in Software Company category, and that category is in Software, should that page also be in Software Category */ Reply</p>
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<div>==If a page is in its company's category, and that company is in Software Company category, and that category is in Software, should that page also be in Software Category==<br />
<br />
This is something that happens, and is in my opinion, a mess. My solution is to get rid of "software company" as a category. It should all go in Software to prevent circular categories. or diamond category trees. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:18, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
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:Agreed. I see that you've already started tidying it up, and am happy for you to continue! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::god youre fast. Do you think "Software companies" should be removed from "software". it would tidy things up so much [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:24, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::Yeah. it feels like the products should be falling under software, and the companies should be separately sitting under software companies category. Can't think of anything which should be sitting under both (except maybe a one-product software company?)<br />
:::Only fast cause I happened to be looking at the feed at the time lol. [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:03, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::::i fixed it [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 21:04, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:::::Thanks! [[User:Keith|Keith]] ([[User talk:Keith|talk]]) 21:16, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
:Also, Why is "Software Companies" in "Software" to begin with ? Shouldnt they be seperate ? Please someone give input on this. [[User:Plankton|Plankton]] ([[User talk:Plankton|talk]]) 20:23, 19 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::@[[User:Plankton|Plankton]] the categorization system in some places is a mess never fixed since around February. [[User:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|<i><b>AnotherConsumerRightsPerson</b></i>]] ([[User talk:AnotherConsumerRightsPerson|talk]]) 05:43, 22 October 2025 (UTC)<br />
::It makes logical sense for a top-level category called "Software" to encompass all other topics and categories''directly related'' to software. Software terminology, software companies, software types, etc. [[User:TheOneWhoKnocks|TheOneWhoKnocks]] ([[User talk:TheOneWhoKnocks|talk]]) 04:57, 21 February 2026 (UTC)<br />
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==For Anyone in The EU a Court Precedent has been set.==<br />
<br />
here is the link to the court precedent: https://curia.europa.eu/juris/liste.jsf?num=C-128/11<br />
<br />
here is a little snippet of what it says :<br />
<br />
the case UsedSoft GmbH v Oracle International Corp, the EU's Court of Justice explicitly ruled that people own their purchased software : ""the copyright holder transfers the right of ownership of the copy of the computer program to his customer"" [[Special:Contributions/188.150.46.200|188.150.46.200]] 00:56, 22 January 2026 (UTC)</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Virtualization_software&diff=37963Category:Virtualization software2026-02-21T04:54:12Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: This seems to be a category for a type of software, not a company.</p>
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<div>List of all virtualization software (Hypervisors) that have an article.<br />
[[Category:Software by type]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Walmart&diff=37962Category:Walmart2026-02-21T04:53:12Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Added relevant categories.</p>
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<div>[[Category:Retail companies]]<br />
[[Category:Food retailers]]<br />
[[Category:Supermarkets]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Friend_AI_Pendant&diff=37960Category:Friend AI Pendant2026-02-21T04:44:38Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Added a relevant category.</p>
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<div>[[Friend app]]<br />
[[Category:Companies]]<br />
[[Category:Artificial intelligence companies]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Incidents_by_year&diff=37957Category:Incidents by year2026-02-21T04:37:28Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Incidents| ]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Incidents_by_region&diff=37956Category:Incidents by region2026-02-21T04:37:18Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: </p>
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<div>These are incidents that don't fall under a specific company, but occur in a specific region.<br />
[[Category:Incidents| ]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Artificial_intelligence&diff=37955Category:Artificial intelligence2026-02-21T04:32:21Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Not necessary after category diffusion.</p>
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<div>[[Category:Software by type]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:App_stores&diff=37954Category:App stores2026-02-21T04:31:58Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Category diffusion.</p>
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<div>[[Category:Software by type]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Apple_App_Store&diff=37953Category:Apple App Store2026-02-21T04:31:30Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Added a relevant category.</p>
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<div>[[Category:Apple]]<br />
[[Category:App stores]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Category:Google_Play_Store&diff=37952Category:Google Play Store2026-02-21T04:31:11Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: Added a relevant category.</p>
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<div>[[Category:Google]]<br />
[[Category:App stores]]</div>TheOneWhoKnockshttps://consumerrights.wiki/index.php?title=Right_to_repair&diff=37951Right to repair2026-02-21T04:30:33Z<p>TheOneWhoKnocks: </p>
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'''[[wikipedia:Right_to_repair#cite_note-:3-10|Right to repair]]''' is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair. <br />
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There are several forces that result in interference with a right to repair, some intentional and some incidental. The motivations for interference in a right to repair are sometimes but not limited to direct financial benefit or market control. <br />
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==Key principles==<br />
The [https://www.repair.org/ Digital Right to Repair Coalition], an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for right to repair legislation, has outlined the essential components of such laws:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Working Together to Make Repair-Friendly Public Policy |url=https://www.repair.org/legislation |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref><blockquote><br />
#'''Access to Diagnostic Tools''': The right for consumers and independent repair shops to access the same diagnostic and repair tools that are available to the original manufacturer.<br />
#'''Replacement Parts''': Ensuring that consumers can purchase genuine replacement parts at fair market prices, either directly from the manufacturer or through third-party vendors.<br />
#'''Software and Firmware''': Granting the ability to bypass software locks that prevent repairs, as long as it doesn't infringe upon proprietary software or intellectual property rights.<br />
#'''Documentation''': Providing comprehensive repair manuals, schematics, and other documentation to facilitate effective repairs.<br />
#'''Anti-Retaliation''': Protection against voiding warranties or other retaliatory measures from manufacturers when consumers or independent shops perform repairs.<br />
#'''Contracts''': Addressing the role of unfair and deceptive contracts like EULAs that are non-negotiable and alter the intent of the purchase. The legislative focus is on combating the abusive nature of these contracts rather than the technology itself.<br />
#'''Exemptions''': Understanding that certain industries or product categories, like motor vehicles, may be exempt due to existing agreements or laws. These exemptions can inadvertently create repair monopolies and should be carefully considered.<br />
#'''Enforcement''': Utilizing the power of the state Attorney General for law enforcement and issuing fines as incentives for state-led compliance. Alternative enforcement mechanisms can also be considered.<br />
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In states that have enacted Right to Repair laws, the legislation often involves a multi-faceted approach. It's not just about passing the law; it also includes implementing an enforcement mechanism, engaging with manufacturers for compliance, and educating consumers and repair shops about their rights and responsibilities.</blockquote><br />
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==Industries affected by anti-repair practices==<br />
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#'''Agricultural equipment:''' Farmers face significant challenges due to restrictive practices by manufacturers like [[John Deere]], which locks vital repair tools and software behind proprietary systems. While John Deere previously agreed to provide access to repair tools by 2021, it has largely failed to uphold this promise, forcing many farmers to turn to unofficial software just to perform basic repairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Sarah |date=14 Feb 2014 |title=Right to Repair Farm Equipment: Legislation, Challenges, and Advantages |url=https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/right-to-repair-farm-equipment/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2014 |website=Thomas}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Reilly |first=Kevin |date=5 Feb 2021 |title=Deere in the Headlights How software that farmers can't access has become necessary to tractor repair |url=https://pirg.org/resources/deere-in-the-headlights-3/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=pirg.org}}</ref> Industry groups argue that allowing such access could bypass emissions and safety controls, but this leaves farmers financially dependent on dealers for critical repairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hruska |first=Joel |date=23 Feb 2021 |title=John Deere Fails to Uphold Right to Repair Agreement Signed in 2018 |url=https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/320183-john-deere-fails-to-uphold-right-to-repair-agreement-signed-in-2018 |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=Extreme Tech}}</ref><br />
#'''Consumer electronics:''' Companies are implementing restrictive measures, like serialization and pairing of parts, which prevent the use of third-party components.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 Nov 2021 |title=Manufacturers Are Restricting Your Repair Options. Here’s How. |url=https://www.carrepairchoice.org/manufacturers-are-restricting-your-repair-options-heres-how/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=Car Repair Choice}}</ref> This practice raises repair costs and limits options for consumers, reinforcing a disposable culture in electronics.<br />
#[[Medical equipment|'''Medical equipment''']]''':''' Hospitals and healthcare providers encounter repair restrictions that delay the maintenance of critical devices. Limited access to diagnostics and proprietary parts exacerbates costs and impacts patient care, with some hospital technicians calling for legislative action to improve repairability.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wray |first=George |last2=Vanderveer |first2=Erin |date=18 Apr 2024 |title=Fixing Circles: The Right to Repair and the Circular Economy |url=https://www.americanbar.org/groups/tort_trial_insurance_practice/resources/journal/2024-spring/fixing-circles-right-repair-circular-economy/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=American Bar}}</ref><br />
#'''Home appliances:''' Many household devices, such as refrigerators and washing machines, are increasingly difficult to repair because of proprietary parts and software locks. Advocates argue that this trend contributes to unnecessary e-waste and financial strain on households.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Automobiles:''' The automotive industry has historically restricted repairs by limiting access to diagnostic tools and proprietary systems. Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law has been a key legislative victory, enabling consumers and independent mechanics to access the tools needed for vehicle repairs.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Millitary''':<br />
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==Anti-repair practices==<br />
Practices by companies and organizations that result in interference with right to repair often have other stated goals than to interfere with repair, or argue the importance of that goal supersedes any repair considerations that may be interfered with. Common stated goals used in the examples of this wiki are for security, to make warranty possible, to indemnify, safety, compliance with other regulation, or quality control. Right to repair advocacy seeks to challenge the validity of the stated goals, both on its merit and on its truthfulness as the motivation for the practice, due to the resulting interference with a consumer's right to repair. These goals are argued to be a mask for other outcomes that are meant to benefit that organization in other ways, often for financial benefit by limiting access to repair resources that result in higher costs to the consumer and fewer choices in repair options.<br />
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===Parts===<br />
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====Access to tools and parts====<br />
Many manufacturers restrict access to parts and tools, making them only available to their own dealers’ repair shops. This practice locks independent shops out of repairs and enables manufacturers to set artificially high prices. Most manufacturers don’t publish the related instructions, already created for their internal use. Withholding repair documentation makes DIY repairs more difficult and more dangerous.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricting Access to Parts, Tools, and Documentation |url=https://www.repair.org/restricting-access |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref> In some cases, repair isn't even an option, leaving consumers to purchase another device.<br />
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====Blocking and locking third party parts====<br />
Some manufacturers are actively blocking third party parts from being used in repairs in different ways:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blocking and Locking Third-Party Parts |url=https://www.repair.org/parts |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref><br />
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*'''Persistent Alerts''': Discouraging third party parts by showing intrusive “unable to verify” warnings, making users feel like their device is compromised. A notable example are [[Apple]] practices with third party battery and screen replacements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About iPhone Parts and Service History |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/102658?cid=mc-ols-iphone_rear_system-article_ht212878-ios_ui-06012022 |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[Apple]]}}</ref><br />
*'''Software Lockouts''': Replacing a part will result in an error message that can only be cleared with manufacturer's exclusive software. For example, this happens in [[John Deere]] tractors.<br />
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====Pairing parts to the motherboard<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Pairing Parts to the Motherboard |url=https://www.repair.org/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref>====<br />
One way of deterring repairs is to match components to the motherboard of the device. Replacing one faulty part with another will not be welcomed by the central board. Replacing the faulty part is possible only if one finds a matched part for a new central board, increasing the cost and complexity of repair. [[Apple authorized service provider program|Apple's Self Repair initiative]] ties parts to a serial number of a device, preventing independent repair and end-of-life refurbishment in a significant way. Manufacturers generally can re-code those parts for new ones. Software pairing for that purpose is used by their own authorized repair facilities.<br />
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====Engineering parts to prevent replacements====<br />
Manufacturers often use specialized parts in different ways: <br />
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*An off the shelf part that has had a slight change that causes it to be its own unique part number<br />
*A part that isn't used in any other device<br />
*A specialty part with no function of its own other than codependency with another part that is necessary and could technically function without it.<br />
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In the case of a company making their own unique part number, this causes the part to be exclusively offered to the company that 'created' it and unavailable for 3rd-party repairs. This now makes the company the exclusive repairer of the device and they can charge whatever they want, or the device is unrepairable since the company doesn't repair that device and the part can't be readily sourced. <br />
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In the case of parts that aren't used in other devices, this can cause repair prices to shoot up, since there isn't an incentive for repair shops to have this part readily available. Using phones as an example, Phone A and Phone B are both from the same manufacturer, and are physically indistinguishable. However, on the inside Phone A uses a completely different screen connection than Phone B, and Phone B has a completely different battery shape than Phone A. The parts are no longer [[Interchangeable parts|interchangeable]] between the phones, and more parts need to be stocked as a result. As well, the repair shop takes a risk on keeping a stock of parts that may or may not sell because they are exclusive to a certain phone. This can also lead to people not wanting to have their phone repaired, since they will be without their phone for a week or two while the shop waits for a part to ship.<br />
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====Designing unrepairable products<ref>{{Cite web |title=Designing Unrepairable Products |url=https://www.repair.org/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref>====<br />
Manufacturers often make design choices that precludes or discourages repair. They have proprietary screw heads, so that they need special tools to use. Batteries are epoxied in with industrial-strength adhesive, so regular maintenance is more complicated than it should be. Pieces are soldered into clunky assemblies, so you must replace, e.g., an entire top case to replace a single key on a keyboard.<br />
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===Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers===<br />
These stickers, commonly found on electronic devices and appliances, are intended to prevent consumers from tampering with products, often in relation to repairs or modifications. However, their use has raised concerns about whether they unfairly limit consumer rights, particularly their right to repair, and circumvent warranties.<br />
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Under U.S. consumer protection law, particularly the {{wplink|Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act}}, manufacturers are prohibited from voiding warranties solely due to the removal of labels, including "warranty void if removed" stickers. Companies cannot require consumers to use specific parts or services to keep warranties unless offered for free or cleared by the [[Federal Trade Commission|FTC]]. Offenders will be enforced by law if they fail to comply within 30 days. This shields consumers from exorbitant fees and enables small businesses to provide competitive products.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Lulu |date=11 Apr 2018 |title=Those ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers are illegal, says the FTC |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ftc-warranty-stickers-illegal/ |url-status=live |access-date=4 Apr 2025 |website=digitaltrends}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 Apr 2018 |title=FTC Staff Warns Companies that It Is Illegal to Condition Warranty Coverage on the Use of Specified Parts or Services |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/ftc-staff-warns-companies-it-illegal-condition-warranty-coverage-use-specified-parts-or-services |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[FTC]]}}</ref> This rule aims to ensure that consumers have the right to repair or modify products without fear of losing warranty coverage. Despite this, many manufacturers continue to use such stickers, and some place them over screws or other components necessary for standard use, leading to potential issues with warranty claims.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 Jul 2024 |title=FTC Warns Companies to Stop Warranty Practices That Harm Consumers’ Right to Repair |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/07/ftc-warns-companies-stop-warranty-practices-harm-consumers-right-repair |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[FTC]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edser |first=Andy |date=4 Jul 2024 |title=FTC fires out warnings to ASRock, Gigabyte and Zotac over 'Warranty void if removed' stickers in violation of US law |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ftc-fires-out-warnings-to-asrock-gigabyte-and-zotac-over-warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-in-violation-of-us-law/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=PCGamer}}</ref><br />
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===Software===<!-- I think this section needs a separate article --><br />
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Some ways that companies can and (some) have been making software worse for consumers is among the following:<br />
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*Requiring a subscription for software which doesn't need constant updates or cloud content to function<br />
*Introducing proprietary protocols or file types without any innovation or real addition of features (for instance, if a company introduces a word processor which doesn't have any more features than a standard .odt or .docx file, then there likely isn't a real reason for it to use its own proprietary format).<br />
*Not providing troubleshooting or issue workaround information on reasonable terms (for instance, requiring an absurd amount of money and/or technical certificates for said information is beyond what would be reasonable)<br />
*Making software needlessly dependent on cloud infrastructure<br />
*Regressing features and usability for unnecessary reasons<br />
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These can interfere with daily lives and the ability of professionals to rectify any software issues. For instance, a company charging an absurd amount of money for information on the location of one checkbox in one of their settings dialog can lead to a professional spending an extra hour or two to locate the dialog and the specific checkbox.<br />
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Proprietary filetypes and protocols can make hardware useless if the company who made it closes their business without disclosing the software, protocol, or filetype to the public or surviving entity before doing so.<br />
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==Why anti-repair practices are a problem==<br />
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#'''Economic and environmental costs:''' Repair restrictions force consumers to pay excessive fees or replace entire products, contributing to financial burdens and increased e-waste.<br />
#'''Undermining consumer rights''': These practices challenge the basic principle of ownership. By limiting access to tools, parts, and repair guides, manufacturers erode consumers' ability to service the products they own.<br />
#'''Cultural shift toward disposability''': Restrictive repair policies foster a disposable culture, where repairing a product is no longer an option, and purchasing new items becomes the default solution.<br />
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==Self-repair programs==<br />
In response to the passage of Right to Repair legislation,<ref name=":0" /> many companies have introduced their own self-repair programs. While these programs are marketed as initiatives to expand repair options, they often come with significant limitations. Below is a list of such companies, along with their related articles:<!-- Don't know if this is the best format to make the list --><br />
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*'''[[Samsung self-repair program restrictions]]'''<br />
*[[Apple authorized service provider program|'''Apple authorized service provider program''']]<br />
*'''[[Google asserts the right to seize your phone during a repair]]'''<br />
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==What can be done==<br />
To address the challenges of Right to Repair, consumers and lawmakers must act:<br />
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#'''Support legislation:''' Policies like Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law and the FAIR Act are essential for securing repair rights across industries.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Raise awareness''': Educating the public about the implications of repair restrictions can help build momentum for change.<br />
#'''Choose repairable products:''' Supporting manufacturers that prioritize repairability can encourage better practices across industries.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Common terms]]<br />
[[Category:Positive practices]]<br />
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A piece of software being referred to as "bricked" simply means the program has been rendered unusable. Software bricking is a malicious practice in which a company revokes user access to a previously purchased product in order to pressure the consumer to make another purchase. This anti consumer practice is a common way for companies to attempt to increase their sales.<br />
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'''[[wikipedia:Right_to_repair#cite_note-:3-10|Right to repair]]''' is a legal right for owners of devices and equipment to freely modify and repair products such as automobiles, electronics, and farm equipment. Right to repair may also refer to the social movement of citizens putting pressure on their governments to enact laws protecting a right to repair. <br />
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There are several forces that result in interference with a right to repair, some intentional and some incidental. The motivations for interference in a right to repair are sometimes but not limited to direct financial benefit or market control. <br />
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==Key principles==<br />
The [https://www.repair.org/ Digital Right to Repair Coalition], an independent nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for right to repair legislation, has outlined the essential components of such laws:<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Working Together to Make Repair-Friendly Public Policy |url=https://www.repair.org/legislation |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref><blockquote><br />
#'''Access to Diagnostic Tools''': The right for consumers and independent repair shops to access the same diagnostic and repair tools that are available to the original manufacturer.<br />
#'''Replacement Parts''': Ensuring that consumers can purchase genuine replacement parts at fair market prices, either directly from the manufacturer or through third-party vendors.<br />
#'''Software and Firmware''': Granting the ability to bypass software locks that prevent repairs, as long as it doesn't infringe upon proprietary software or intellectual property rights.<br />
#'''Documentation''': Providing comprehensive repair manuals, schematics, and other documentation to facilitate effective repairs.<br />
#'''Anti-Retaliation''': Protection against voiding warranties or other retaliatory measures from manufacturers when consumers or independent shops perform repairs.<br />
#'''Contracts''': Addressing the role of unfair and deceptive contracts like EULAs that are non-negotiable and alter the intent of the purchase. The legislative focus is on combating the abusive nature of these contracts rather than the technology itself.<br />
#'''Exemptions''': Understanding that certain industries or product categories, like motor vehicles, may be exempt due to existing agreements or laws. These exemptions can inadvertently create repair monopolies and should be carefully considered.<br />
#'''Enforcement''': Utilizing the power of the state Attorney General for law enforcement and issuing fines as incentives for state-led compliance. Alternative enforcement mechanisms can also be considered.<br />
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In states that have enacted Right to Repair laws, the legislation often involves a multi-faceted approach. It's not just about passing the law; it also includes implementing an enforcement mechanism, engaging with manufacturers for compliance, and educating consumers and repair shops about their rights and responsibilities.</blockquote><br />
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==Industries affected by anti-repair practices==<br />
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#'''Agricultural equipment:''' Farmers face significant challenges due to restrictive practices by manufacturers like [[John Deere]], which locks vital repair tools and software behind proprietary systems. While John Deere previously agreed to provide access to repair tools by 2021, it has largely failed to uphold this promise, forcing many farmers to turn to unofficial software just to perform basic repairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Edwards |first=Sarah |date=14 Feb 2014 |title=Right to Repair Farm Equipment: Legislation, Challenges, and Advantages |url=https://www.thomasnet.com/insights/right-to-repair-farm-equipment/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2014 |website=Thomas}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Reilly |first=Kevin |date=5 Feb 2021 |title=Deere in the Headlights How software that farmers can't access has become necessary to tractor repair |url=https://pirg.org/resources/deere-in-the-headlights-3/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=pirg.org}}</ref> Industry groups argue that allowing such access could bypass emissions and safety controls, but this leaves farmers financially dependent on dealers for critical repairs.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hruska |first=Joel |date=23 Feb 2021 |title=John Deere Fails to Uphold Right to Repair Agreement Signed in 2018 |url=https://www.extremetech.com/electronics/320183-john-deere-fails-to-uphold-right-to-repair-agreement-signed-in-2018 |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=Extreme Tech}}</ref><br />
#'''Consumer electronics:''' Companies are implementing restrictive measures, like serialization and pairing of parts, which prevent the use of third-party components.<ref>{{Cite web |date=3 Nov 2021 |title=Manufacturers Are Restricting Your Repair Options. Here’s How. |url=https://www.carrepairchoice.org/manufacturers-are-restricting-your-repair-options-heres-how/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=Car Repair Choice}}</ref> This practice raises repair costs and limits options for consumers, reinforcing a disposable culture in electronics.<br />
#[[Medical equipment|'''Medical equipment''']]''':''' Hospitals and healthcare providers encounter repair restrictions that delay the maintenance of critical devices. Limited access to diagnostics and proprietary parts exacerbates costs and impacts patient care, with some hospital technicians calling for legislative action to improve repairability.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wray |first=George |last2=Vanderveer |first2=Erin |date=18 Apr 2024 |title=Fixing Circles: The Right to Repair and the Circular Economy |url=https://www.americanbar.org/groups/tort_trial_insurance_practice/resources/journal/2024-spring/fixing-circles-right-repair-circular-economy/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=American Bar}}</ref><br />
#'''Home appliances:''' Many household devices, such as refrigerators and washing machines, are increasingly difficult to repair because of proprietary parts and software locks. Advocates argue that this trend contributes to unnecessary e-waste and financial strain on households.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Automobiles:''' The automotive industry has historically restricted repairs by limiting access to diagnostic tools and proprietary systems. Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law has been a key legislative victory, enabling consumers and independent mechanics to access the tools needed for vehicle repairs.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Millitary''':<br />
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==Anti-repair practices==<br />
Practices by companies and organizations that result in interference with right to repair often have other stated goals than to interfere with repair, or argue the importance of that goal supersedes any repair considerations that may be interfered with. Common stated goals used in the examples of this wiki are for security, to make warranty possible, to indemnify, safety, compliance with other regulation, or quality control. Right to repair advocacy seeks to challenge the validity of the stated goals, both on its merit and on its truthfulness as the motivation for the practice, due to the resulting interference with a consumer's right to repair. These goals are argued to be a mask for other outcomes that are meant to benefit that organization in other ways, often for financial benefit by limiting access to repair resources that result in higher costs to the consumer and fewer choices in repair options.<br />
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===Parts===<br />
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====Access to tools and parts====<br />
Many manufacturers restrict access to parts and tools, making them only available to their own dealers’ repair shops. This practice locks independent shops out of repairs and enables manufacturers to set artificially high prices. Most manufacturers don’t publish the related instructions, already created for their internal use. Withholding repair documentation makes DIY repairs more difficult and more dangerous.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Restricting Access to Parts, Tools, and Documentation |url=https://www.repair.org/restricting-access |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref> In some cases, repair isn't even an option, leaving consumers to purchase another device.<br />
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====Blocking and locking third party parts====<br />
Some manufacturers are actively blocking third party parts from being used in repairs in different ways:<ref>{{Cite web |title=Blocking and Locking Third-Party Parts |url=https://www.repair.org/parts |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref><br />
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*'''Persistent Alerts''': Discouraging third party parts by showing intrusive “unable to verify” warnings, making users feel like their device is compromised. A notable example are [[Apple]] practices with third party battery and screen replacements.<ref>{{Cite web |title=About iPhone Parts and Service History |url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/102658?cid=mc-ols-iphone_rear_system-article_ht212878-ios_ui-06012022 |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[Apple]]}}</ref><br />
*'''Software Lockouts''': Replacing a part will result in an error message that can only be cleared with manufacturer's exclusive software. For example, this happens in [[John Deere]] tractors.<br />
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====Pairing parts to the motherboard<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Pairing Parts to the Motherboard |url=https://www.repair.org/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref>====<br />
One way of deterring repairs is to match components to the motherboard of the device. Replacing one faulty part with another will not be welcomed by the central board. Replacing the faulty part is possible only if one finds a matched part for a new central board, increasing the cost and complexity of repair. [[Apple authorized service provider program|Apple's Self Repair initiative]] ties parts to a serial number of a device, preventing independent repair and end-of-life refurbishment in a significant way. Manufacturers generally can re-code those parts for new ones. Software pairing for that purpose is used by their own authorized repair facilities.<br />
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====Engineering parts to prevent replacements====<br />
Manufacturers often use specialized parts in different ways: <br />
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*An off the shelf part that has had a slight change that causes it to be its own unique part number<br />
*A part that isn't used in any other device<br />
*A specialty part with no function of its own other than codependency with another part that is necessary and could technically function without it.<br />
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In the case of a company making their own unique part number, this causes the part to be exclusively offered to the company that 'created' it and unavailable for 3rd-party repairs. This now makes the company the exclusive repairer of the device and they can charge whatever they want, or the device is unrepairable since the company doesn't repair that device and the part can't be readily sourced. <br />
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In the case of parts that aren't used in other devices, this can cause repair prices to shoot up, since there isn't an incentive for repair shops to have this part readily available. Using phones as an example, Phone A and Phone B are both from the same manufacturer, and are physically indistinguishable. However, on the inside Phone A uses a completely different screen connection than Phone B, and Phone B has a completely different battery shape than Phone A. The parts are no longer [[Interchangeable parts|interchangeable]] between the phones, and more parts need to be stocked as a result. As well, the repair shop takes a risk on keeping a stock of parts that may or may not sell because they are exclusive to a certain phone. This can also lead to people not wanting to have their phone repaired, since they will be without their phone for a week or two while the shop waits for a part to ship.<br />
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====Designing unrepairable products<ref>{{Cite web |title=Designing Unrepairable Products |url=https://www.repair.org/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=repair.org}}</ref>====<br />
Manufacturers often make design choices that precludes or discourages repair. They have proprietary screw heads, so that they need special tools to use. Batteries are epoxied in with industrial-strength adhesive, so regular maintenance is more complicated than it should be. Pieces are soldered into clunky assemblies, so you must replace, e.g., an entire top case to replace a single key on a keyboard.<br />
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===Use of "warranty void if removed" stickers===<br />
These stickers, commonly found on electronic devices and appliances, are intended to prevent consumers from tampering with products, often in relation to repairs or modifications. However, their use has raised concerns about whether they unfairly limit consumer rights, particularly their right to repair, and circumvent warranties.<br />
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Under U.S. consumer protection law, particularly the {{wplink|Magnuson–Moss Warranty Act}}, manufacturers are prohibited from voiding warranties solely due to the removal of labels, including "warranty void if removed" stickers. Companies cannot require consumers to use specific parts or services to keep warranties unless offered for free or cleared by the [[Federal Trade Commission|FTC]]. Offenders will be enforced by law if they fail to comply within 30 days. This shields consumers from exorbitant fees and enables small businesses to provide competitive products.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Lulu |date=11 Apr 2018 |title=Those ‘warranty void if removed’ stickers are illegal, says the FTC |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/ftc-warranty-stickers-illegal/ |url-status=live |access-date=4 Apr 2025 |website=digitaltrends}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=10 Apr 2018 |title=FTC Staff Warns Companies that It Is Illegal to Condition Warranty Coverage on the Use of Specified Parts or Services |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2018/04/ftc-staff-warns-companies-it-illegal-condition-warranty-coverage-use-specified-parts-or-services |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[FTC]]}}</ref> This rule aims to ensure that consumers have the right to repair or modify products without fear of losing warranty coverage. Despite this, many manufacturers continue to use such stickers, and some place them over screws or other components necessary for standard use, leading to potential issues with warranty claims.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 Jul 2024 |title=FTC Warns Companies to Stop Warranty Practices That Harm Consumers’ Right to Repair |url=https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/07/ftc-warns-companies-stop-warranty-practices-harm-consumers-right-repair |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=[[FTC]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Edser |first=Andy |date=4 Jul 2024 |title=FTC fires out warnings to ASRock, Gigabyte and Zotac over 'Warranty void if removed' stickers in violation of US law |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/ftc-fires-out-warnings-to-asrock-gigabyte-and-zotac-over-warranty-void-if-removed-stickers-in-violation-of-us-law/ |url-status=live |access-date=3 Apr 2025 |website=PCGamer}}</ref><br />
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===Software===<!-- I think this section needs a separate article --><br />
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Some ways that companies can and (some) have been making software worse for consumers is among the following:<br />
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*Requiring a subscription for software which doesn't need constant updates or cloud content to function<br />
*Introducing proprietary protocols or file types without any innovation or real addition of features (for instance, if a company introduces a word processor which doesn't have any more features than a standard .odt or .docx file, then there likely isn't a real reason for it to use its own proprietary format).<br />
*Not providing troubleshooting or issue workaround information on reasonable terms (for instance, requiring an absurd amount of money and/or technical certificates for said information is beyond what would be reasonable)<br />
*Making software needlessly dependent on cloud infrastructure<br />
*Regressing features and usability for unnecessary reasons<br />
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These can interfere with daily lives and the ability of professionals to rectify any software issues. For instance, a company charging an absurd amount of money for information on the location of one checkbox in one of their settings dialog can lead to a professional spending an extra hour or two to locate the dialog and the specific checkbox.<br />
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Proprietary filetypes and protocols can make hardware useless if the company who made it closes their business without disclosing the software, protocol, or filetype to the public or surviving entity before doing so.<br />
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==Why anti-repair practices are a problem==<br />
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#'''Economic and environmental costs:''' Repair restrictions force consumers to pay excessive fees or replace entire products, contributing to financial burdens and increased e-waste.<br />
#'''Undermining consumer rights''': These practices challenge the basic principle of ownership. By limiting access to tools, parts, and repair guides, manufacturers erode consumers' ability to service the products they own.<br />
#'''Cultural shift toward disposability''': Restrictive repair policies foster a disposable culture, where repairing a product is no longer an option, and purchasing new items becomes the default solution.<br />
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==Self-repair programs==<br />
In response to the passage of Right to Repair legislation,<ref name=":0" /> many companies have introduced their own self-repair programs. While these programs are marketed as initiatives to expand repair options, they often come with significant limitations. Below is a list of such companies, along with their related articles:<!-- Don't know if this is the best format to make the list --><br />
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*'''[[Samsung self-repair program restrictions]]'''<br />
*[[Apple authorized service provider program|'''Apple authorized service provider program''']]<br />
*'''[[Google asserts the right to seize your phone during a repair]]'''<br />
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==What can be done==<br />
To address the challenges of Right to Repair, consumers and lawmakers must act:<br />
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#'''Support legislation:''' Policies like Massachusetts’ Right to Repair law and the FAIR Act are essential for securing repair rights across industries.{{CitationNeeded}}<br />
#'''Raise awareness''': Educating the public about the implications of repair restrictions can help build momentum for change.<br />
#'''Choose repairable products:''' Supporting manufacturers that prioritize repairability can encourage better practices across industries.<br />
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==References==<br />
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[[Category:Common terms]]<br />
[[Category:Positive practices]]<br />
[[Category:Right to repair]]<br />
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Software locks are security measures used to control access and features in consumer electronic hardware and software.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lock_(computer_science)</ref><ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_open-source_and_closed-source_software</ref><sup>These are Wikipedia citations!</sup> Software locks are not considered bad practice and are necessary for basic cybersecurity and operation of most hardware, though they can be abused. <br />
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==Noteworthy bad practice examples==<br />
===Anti Interoperability===<br />
See also: {{Wplink|Proprietary protocols}}<br />
wip stub example you can't use our competitors Bluetooth headset with our XYZ operating system because we invented a our own new proprietary XYZ Bluetooth audio codec and that product doesn't support it. <br />
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===Account-required products===<br />
=====Mobile phones=====<br />
[https://pirg.org/articles/refurbishers-repairers-and-recyclers-call-on-the-fcc-to-stop-phone-software-locks/ ref] Small preamble focused on how mobile phones require an account in order to be used, reference Google Pixels and specific Android devices requiring a Google account, and iPhones needing an Apple account.<br />
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=====In appliances=====<br />
HVAC app activation of furnace control boards (also an example of [[forced app download]] (editors note hard to find credible ref this is a thing with ruud furnace control boards) ) <br />
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===Server connectivity reliance===<br />
Also see: [[Subscription service]], [[Digital rights management]]<br />
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==Further reading==<br />
[[Digital rights management]]<br />
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{{Wplink|Comparison of open-source and closed-source software|Proprietary software}}<br />
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[[Walled garden]] / [[Software Ecosystem]]<br />
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[[Bootloader unlocking]]<br />
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[[wikipedia:Software_as_a_service|'''Software as a service''' ('''SaaS''')]] is a cloud-computing service model where the provider offers use of application software to a client and manages all needed physical and software resources.<ref>Golding, Tod (2024). ''Building Multi-Tenant SaaS Architectures''. O'Reilly Media. ISBN <bdi>978-1-0981-4061-8</bdi>. P. 14.</ref> SaaS is usually accessed using a web application. Unlike some other software-delivery models, it separates "the possession and ownership of software from its use".<ref>Dempsey, David; Kelliher, Felicity (2018). ''Industry Trends in Cloud Computing: Alternative Business-to-Business Revenue Models''. Springer International Publishing. ISBN <bdi>978-3-319-87693-1</bdi>. P. 2.</ref><br />
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SaaS can sometimes be used by companies to [[retroactively amended purchases|retroactively amend purchases]], [[Retroactive policy enforcement|retroactively enforce policies]], or [[bait-and-switch]] customers with changes to [[End-user license agreement|end-user license agreements]] (EULAs) or [[terms of service]] (TOS).<br />
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== Further reading ==<br />
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* [[Games as a service]]<br />
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