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Sojourna: /* How to contribute */

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How to contribute

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	Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.		Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.

	* [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:~~Write_your_first_article~~!\|Write your first article]]. Step-by-step guide for new contributors.		* [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Write your first article!\|Write your first article]]. Step-by-step guide for new contributors.
	* [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:~~How_to_help~~\|How to help]]. Overview of all the ways to contribute.		* [[Consumer Rights Wiki:How to help\|How to help]]. Overview of all the ways to contribute.
	* [[~~Article_suggestions~~]]. Community-maintained list of articles that need to be written.		* [[Article suggestions]]. Community-maintained list of articles that need to be written.
	* [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:~~Wiki_policy_index~~\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies & style guides.		* [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies and style guides.

	==Contact==		==Contact==

Sojourna at 23:00, 12 April 2026

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	{{#seo:		{{#seo:
	\|title=About Consumer Rights Wiki		\|title=About Consumer Rights Wiki
	\|description=Consumer Rights Wiki documents anti-consumer practices, right-to-repair barriers, planned obsolescence, & digital rights issues. Backed by the Fulu Foundation.		\|description=Consumer Rights Wiki documents anti-consumer practices, right-to-repair barriers, planned obsolescence, and digital rights issues. Backed by the Fulu Foundation.
	\|og:title=About Consumer Rights Wiki		\|og:title=About Consumer Rights Wiki
	\|og:description=Consumer Rights Wiki documents anti-consumer practices, right-to-repair barriers, planned obsolescence, & digital rights issues. Backed by the Fulu Foundation.		\|og:description=Consumer Rights Wiki documents anti-consumer practices, right-to-repair barriers, planned obsolescence, and digital rights issues. Backed by the Fulu Foundation.
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	\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence		\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence
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	'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], and digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles maintained by {{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}} active contributors.		'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], and digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles maintained by {{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}} active contributors.

	== Mission ==		==Mission==

	Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies take advantage of consumers, particularly through restrictions they place on ownership, repairability, and the unprecedented intrusion of companies into the private lives of their consumers. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the distinction between traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) and the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on: cloud-dependent product shutdowns, forced arbitration clauses, software-locked repairs, subscription paywalls for hardware features, and planned obsolescence through software updates.		Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies take advantage of consumers, particularly through restrictions they place on ownership, repairability, and the unprecedented intrusion of companies into the private lives of their consumers. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the distinction between traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) and the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on: cloud-dependent product shutdowns, forced arbitration clauses, software-locked repairs, subscription paywalls for hardware features, and planned obsolescence through software updates.

	The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, and consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.		The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, and consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.

	== Topics covered ==		==Topics covered==

	The wiki covers traditional consumer rights and protections issues as well as consumer rights issues across several topic areas:		The wiki covers traditional consumer rights and protections issues as well as consumer rights issues across several topic areas:

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	Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.		Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.

	== Editorial process ==		==Editorial process==

	Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.		Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.

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	'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text and court filings, government records &andFTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, and advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are given a citation needed tag or removed.		'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text and court filings, government records &andFTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, and advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are given a citation needed tag or removed.

	== The Fulu Foundation ==		==The Fulu Foundation==

	Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, and organizational backing for the wiki. This structure ensures the wiki operates as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.		Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, and organizational backing for the wiki. This structure ensures the wiki operates as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.

	== By the numbers ==		==By the numbers==

	* '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles		* '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles
	* '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors		* '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors
	* '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits		* '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits

	== How to contribute ==		==How to contribute==

	Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.		Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.

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	* [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies & style guides.		* [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies & style guides.

	== Contact ==		==Contact==

	* '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server]		* '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server]
	* '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community]		* '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community]
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	A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.		A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.

	== License ==		==License==
			All content on Consumer Rights Wiki is published under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International] (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. Anyone may copy, redistribute, and adapt the content for any purpose, including commercial use, provided they give appropriate credit and distribute derivative works under the same license.
	All content on Consumer Rights Wiki is published under the [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International] (CC BY-SA 4.0) license. Anyone may copy, redistribute, & adapt the content for any purpose, including commercial use, provided they give appropriate credit & distribute derivative works under the same license.

	~~== See also ==~~

			==See also==
	* [[Mission statement]]		* [[Mission statement]]
	* [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:Staff\|Staff]]		* [[Consumer_Rights Wiki:Staff\|Staff]]
	* [[~~Consumer_Rights_Wiki~~:~~Wiki_policy_index~~\|Wiki policy index]]		* [[Consumer Rights Wiki:Wiki policy index\|Wiki policy index]]
	* [[Help:FAQ]]		* [[Help:FAQ]]

	[[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]]		[[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]]

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: /* Editorial process */ i love it when things are tagged for citation needed, it's an example of the collaboration on the wiki!

2026-04-03T19:43:41Z

Editorial process: i love it when things are tagged for citation needed, it's an example of the collaboration on the wiki!

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	'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, and handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes and editorial questions.		'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, and handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes and editorial questions.

	'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text and court filings, government records &andFTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, and advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are ~~tagged for~~ citation or removed.		'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text and court filings, government records &andFTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, and advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are given a citation needed tag or removed.

	== The Fulu Foundation ==		== The Fulu Foundation ==

Keith at 15:10, 30 March 2026

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	; [[Right to repair]]		; [[Right to repair]]
	: Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, and repair monopolies~~. See [[:Category:Right to Repair\|related articles]]~~.		: Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, and repair monopolies.

	; [[Planned obsolescence]]		; [[Planned obsolescence]]
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	; Subscription paywalls		; Subscription paywalls
	: Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase~~. See [[:Category:Subscription\|subscription-related articles]]~~.		: Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase.

	; [[Digital rights management]]		; [[Digital rights management]]

Keith: removed ampersands

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removed ampersands

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	\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence		\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence
	}}		}}
	'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], & digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles maintained by {{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}} active contributors.		'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], and digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles maintained by {{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}} active contributors.

	== Mission ==		== Mission ==

	Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies ~~restrict~~ ownership, repairability, ~~& consumer choice~~. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the distinction between traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) & the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on: cloud-dependent product shutdowns, forced arbitration clauses, software-locked repairs, subscription paywalls for hardware features, & planned obsolescence through software updates.		Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies take advantage of consumers, particularly through restrictions they place on ownership, repairability, and the unprecedented intrusion of companies into the private lives of their consumers. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the distinction between traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) and the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on: cloud-dependent product shutdowns, forced arbitration clauses, software-locked repairs, subscription paywalls for hardware features, and planned obsolescence through software updates.

	The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, & consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.		The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, and consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.

	== Topics covered ==		== Topics covered ==

	The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas:		The wiki covers traditional consumer rights and protections issues as well as consumer rights issues across several topic areas:

	; [[Right to repair]]		; [[Right to repair]]
	: Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, & repair monopolies. See [[:Category:Right to Repair\|related articles]].		: Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, and repair monopolies. See [[:Category:Right to Repair\|related articles]].

	; [[Planned obsolescence]]		; [[Planned obsolescence]]
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	: Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription\|subscription-related articles]].		: Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription\|subscription-related articles]].

	; Digital rights management		; [[Digital rights management]]
	: DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].		: DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].

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	; [[DMCA Section 1201]]		; [[DMCA Section 1201]]
	: How anti-circumvention law blocks repair & interoperability. See also [[DMCA]].		: How anti-circumvention law blocks repair and interoperability. See also [[DMCA]].

	Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.		Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.
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	Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.		Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.

	'''Content policies''' define what the wiki covers & how articles are structured. The [[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:Wiki_content_policies\|content policies]] set inclusion criteria, article types, & sourcing requirements.		'''Content policies''' define what the wiki covers and how articles are structured. The [[Consumer_Action_Taskforce:Wiki_content_policies\|content policies]] set inclusion criteria, article types, and sourcing requirements.

	'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, & handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes & editorial questions.		'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, and handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes and editorial questions.

	'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text & court filings, government records & ~~FTC~~ orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, & advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are tagged for citation or removed.		'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text and court filings, government records &andFTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, and advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are tagged for citation or removed.

	== The Fulu Foundation ==		== The Fulu Foundation ==

	Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, & organizational backing for the wiki. This structure ensures the wiki operates as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.		Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, and organizational backing for the wiki. This structure ensures the wiki operates as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.

	== By the numbers ==		== By the numbers ==
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	* '''Moderators' noticeboard''': [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|Report content disputes or editorial questions]]		* '''Moderators' noticeboard''': [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|Report content disputes or editorial questions]]

	A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] & [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.		A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] and [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.

	== License ==		== License ==

Keith at 12:47, 30 March 2026

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	: DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].		: DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].

	; [[~~:Category:~~Dark ~~patterns~~\|Dark patterns]]		; [[Dark pattern\|Dark patterns]]
	: Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions.		: Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Protected "About": High traffic page ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

2026-03-30T06:31:33Z

Protected "About": High traffic page ([Edit=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite) [Move=Allow only autoconfirmed users] (indefinite))

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Louis: add citation enforcement detail to editorial process

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add citation enforcement detail to editorial process

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	\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence		\|keywords=consumer rights wiki, about, mission, editorial standards, Fulu Foundation, right to repair, planned obsolescence
	}}		}}
	'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents ~~anti-ownership,~~ anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], & digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of [https://fulu.org ~~FULU~~ Foundation], a nonprofit organization.		'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents anti-consumer corporate practices, [[Right to repair\|right-to-repair]] barriers, [[Planned obsolescence\|planned obsolescence]], & digital rights violations. The wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. It contains {{NUMBEROFARTICLES}} articles maintained by {{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}} active contributors.

	==Mission==		== Mission ==

	Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies restrict ownership, repairability, & consumer choice. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the ~~difference~~ traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) & the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on ~~like~~:		Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies restrict ownership, repairability, & consumer choice. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the distinction between traditional consumer protection (defective products, false advertising) & the newer forms of exploitation the wiki focuses on: cloud-dependent product shutdowns, forced arbitration clauses, software-locked repairs, subscription paywalls for hardware features, & planned obsolescence through software updates.

	# cloud-dependent product shutdowns
	# forced arbitration clauses
	# software-locked repairs
	# subscription paywalls for hardware features
	# planned obsolescence through software updates

	The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, & consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.		The wiki serves as a factual reference for journalists, legislators, advocates, & consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices.

	==Topics covered==		== Topics covered ==

	The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas:		The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas:

	;[[Right to repair]]		; [[Right to repair]]
	:Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, & repair monopolies. See [[:Category:Right to Repair\|related articles]].		: Manufacturer restrictions on independent repair, parts pairing, serialization locks, & repair monopolies. See [[:Category:Right to Repair\|related articles]].

	;[[Planned obsolescence]]		; [[Planned obsolescence]]
	:Deliberate shortening of product lifespans through software updates, component choices, or end-of-support policies. See [[:Category:Planned obsolescence\|related articles]].		: Deliberate shortening of product lifespans through software updates, component choices, or end-of-support policies. See [[:Category:Planned obsolescence\|related articles]].

	;Subscription paywalls		; Subscription paywalls
	:Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription\|subscription-related articles]].		: Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription\|subscription-related articles]].

	;Digital rights management		; Digital rights management
	:DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].		: DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management\|DRM articles]].

	;[[:Category:Dark patterns\|Dark patterns]]		; [[:Category:Dark patterns\|Dark patterns]]
	:Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions.		: Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions.

	;[[:Category:Forced arbitration\|Forced arbitration]]		; [[:Category:Forced arbitration\|Forced arbitration]]
	:Contract clauses that strip consumers of their right to sue.		: Contract clauses that strip consumers of their right to sue.

	;[[DMCA Section 1201]]		; [[DMCA Section 1201]]
	:How anti-circumvention law blocks repair & interoperability. See also [[DMCA]].		: How anti-circumvention law blocks repair & interoperability. See also [[DMCA]].

	Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.		Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation.

	==Editorial process==		== Editorial process ==

	Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.		Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards.
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	'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, & handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes & editorial questions.		'''Moderation''' is handled by a team of administrators & moderators listed on the [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Staff\|staff page]]. The [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Moderator_guidelines\|moderator guidelines]] set standards for evaluating submissions, resolving disputes, & handling vandalism. The [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|moderators' noticeboard]] is the public forum for content disputes & editorial questions.

	'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text & court filings, government records & FTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, & advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Unsourced claims are tagged for citation or removed.		'''Citation requirements''' prioritize primary sources in this order: statute text & court filings, government records & FTC orders, investigative journalism from named reporters, & advocacy organization publications (iFixit, EFF, Repair Association). Moderators review new submissions against these standards and flag or remove unsourced claims. Unsourced claims are tagged for citation or removed.

	==The ~~FULU~~ Foundation==		== The Fulu Foundation ==

	Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org ~~FULU~~ Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, & organizational backing for the wiki. This ~~allows~~ the wiki ~~to operate~~ as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.		Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org Fulu Foundation], a nonprofit organization. The foundation provides infrastructure, hosting, & organizational backing for the wiki. This structure ensures the wiki operates as a long-term public resource independent of any single individual.

	==By the numbers ~~so far(and counting!)~~==		== By the numbers ==

	*'''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles		* '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles
	*'''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors		* '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors
	*'''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits		* '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits

	==How to contribute==		== How to contribute ==

	Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.		Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki.

	*[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write_your_first_article!\|Write your first article]]. Step-by-step guide for new contributors.		* [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Write_your_first_article!\|Write your first article]]. Step-by-step guide for new contributors.
	*[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:How_to_help\|How to help]]. Overview of all the ways to contribute.		* [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:How_to_help\|How to help]]. Overview of all the ways to contribute.
	*[[Article_suggestions]]. Community-maintained list of articles that need to be written.		* [[Article_suggestions]]. Community-maintained list of articles that need to be written.
	*[[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies & style guides.		* [[Consumer_Rights_Wiki:Wiki_policy_index\|Wiki policy index]]. Full index of editorial policies & style guides.

	==Contact==		== Contact ==

	*'''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server] ~~(but zulip is better)~~		* '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server]
	*'''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community] ~~(this is better)~~		* '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community]
	*'''Moderators' noticeboard''': [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|Report content disputes or editorial questions]]		* '''Moderators' noticeboard''': [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard\|Report content disputes or editorial questions]]

	A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] & [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.		A browser extension is available for [https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/consumer-rights-wiki/bppajinomefndbbmopljhbdfefnefdha Chrome] & [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites.

	==License==		== License ==

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Louis: made about page

2026-03-30T02:53:00Z

made about page

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at 02:24, 30 March 2026

2026-03-30T02:24:44Z

replace redirect with dedicated about page (e-e-a-t trust signals)

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