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	The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://~~research~~.wu.~~ac.at/en/publications~~/~~blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7~~/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/blurringboundariesandtheerosionofownership-kamleitner-2017 \|archive-date=7 Apr 2026 \|website=~~WU Vienna University of Economics and Business~~}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206235030/https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|archive-date=2026-02-06 \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|archive-date=2025-05-21 \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>		The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://www.researchgate.net/publication/320416562_Blurring_boundaries_and_the_erosion_of_ownership \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/blurringboundariesandtheerosionofownership-kamleitner-2017 \|archive-date=7 Apr 2026 \|website=ResearchGate}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206235030/https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|archive-date=2026-02-06 \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|archive-date=2025-05-21 \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>

	==The dispute over ownership==		==The dispute over ownership==

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	The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>		The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://archive.org/details/blurringboundariesandtheerosionofownership-kamleitner-2017 \|archive-date=7 Apr 2026 \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260206235030/https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|archive-date=2026-02-06 \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/web/20250521051409/https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|archive-date=2025-05-21 \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>

	==The dispute over ownership==		==The dispute over ownership==

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	The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>		The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>

	== The dispute over ownership ==		==The dispute over ownership==
	The extent of ownership is in dispute between manufacturers and buyers, where both sides seek to define it in their favor. This dispute emerged after technological advancements which have made products more complex and, in some cases, capable of being operated or altered remotely.		The extent of ownership is in dispute between manufacturers and buyers, where both sides seek to define it in their favor. This dispute emerged after technological advancements which have made products more complex and, in some cases, capable of being operated or altered remotely.

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	Product issues commonly associated with erosion of ownership can be roughly categorized into the following groups:		Product issues commonly associated with erosion of ownership can be roughly categorized into the following groups:

	=== Remote access ===		===Remote access===
	Product designs that incorporate some form of remote access to a product for the manufacturer. This is especially prevalent in products that are designed to connect to the internet.		Product designs that incorporate some form of remote access to a product for the manufacturer. This is especially prevalent in products that are designed to connect to the internet.

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	Centralized remote access infrastructure is also an attractive target for bad actors that seek to take control of many devices at once, one instance of security oversight on part of the manufacturer can potentially compromise entire product lines.		Centralized remote access infrastructure is also an attractive target for bad actors that seek to take control of many devices at once, one instance of security oversight on part of the manufacturer can potentially compromise entire product lines.

	=== Maintenance impediments ===		===Maintenance impediments===
	{{Main\|Right to repair}}		{{Main\|Right to repair}}
	Prolonged functioning of products often requires maintenance, such as replacement of wear parts and repair. Some manufacturers impose artificial constraints on maintenance of their products in a way that either keeps them involved in the maintenance process after the purchase or discourages maintenance entirely in order to reduce devices' lifespans and boost sales.		Prolonged functioning of products often requires maintenance, such as replacement of wear parts and repair. Some manufacturers impose artificial constraints on maintenance of their products in a way that either keeps them involved in the maintenance process after the purchase or discourages maintenance entirely in order to reduce devices' lifespans and boost sales.
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	Common techniques for this include deliberate use of non-standard parts, difficult procedure for wear part replacement, use of disposable parts (that are difficult to detach without breaking them), exclusivity agreements with parts manufacturers, restricted access to product schematics, part serialization and excessively restricted sale of spare parts (e. g. repair programs with excessive requirements, prohibitively high prices).		Common techniques for this include deliberate use of non-standard parts, difficult procedure for wear part replacement, use of disposable parts (that are difficult to detach without breaking them), exclusivity agreements with parts manufacturers, restricted access to product schematics, part serialization and excessively restricted sale of spare parts (e. g. repair programs with excessive requirements, prohibitively high prices).

	=== Conflict of interest ===		===Conflict of interest===
	Products can be designed to protect the interests of parties other than the owner, most commonly the manufacturer and their business partners. The most common example of this is [[digital rights management]], which denies certain capabilities of a device to its owner under certain manufacturer-controlled circumstances, e. g. during playback of DRM-protected content.		Products can be designed to protect the interests of parties other than the owner, most commonly the manufacturer and their business partners. The most common example of this is [[digital rights management]], which denies certain capabilities of a device to its owner under certain manufacturer-controlled circumstances, e. g. during playback of DRM-protected content.

	Other examples include denying installation of software chosen by the owner (restrictions on [[sideloading]] and installation of aftermarket operating systems), locking the user into [[Cloud (service)\|using manufacturer's services]] with no independent alternative and [[Right to own#Remote access\|remotely controlling a device in ways its owner would not authorize]].		Other examples include denying installation of software chosen by the owner (restrictions on [[sideloading]] and installation of aftermarket operating systems), locking the user into [[Cloud (service)\|using manufacturer's services]] with no independent alternative and [[Right to own#Remote access\|remotely controlling a device in ways its owner would not authorize]].

	=== Poor security ===		===Poor security===
	{{Main\|Security}}		{{Main\|Security}}
	Products that incorporate poor security measures can be exploited by unauthorized actors. Depending on the extent of access gained by circumventing security measures, consequences of this may range from misuse of product functions to effectively complete loss of ownership though theft.		Products that incorporate poor security measures can be exploited by unauthorized actors. Depending on the extent of access gained by circumventing security measures, consequences of this may range from misuse of product functions to effectively complete loss of ownership though theft.

	A prominent example of this is [[car entry systems]], many of which did not use rolling code key systems and can be abused by devices like the [[Flipper Zero]] and other commonly available tools for security research.		A prominent example of this is car entry systems, many of which did not use rolling code key systems and can be abused by devices like the Flipper Zero and other commonly available tools for security research.

	=== Product-as-a-Service ===		===Product-as-a-Service===
	Situations where a category of products is unavailable for purchase, with their functions only available as a service, despite the product's nature not necessitating it. Manufacturer of a product-as-a-service actively provides the product in this arrangement and may choose to stop doing so unilaterally at any time.		Situations where a category of products is unavailable for purchase, with their functions only available as a service, despite the product's nature not necessitating it. Manufacturer of a product-as-a-service actively provides the product in this arrangement and may choose to stop doing so unilaterally at any time.

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	The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>		The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>

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	The '''right to own''' is the ~~right for consumers~~ to be ~~able to completely own their products~~. ~~Ownership~~ is a ~~key concept~~ to ~~consumer rights protection~~.		The '''right to own''' (also '''right of ownership''') is the expectation of the buyer of a product to be its owner in a general sense. This concept is a response to various actions by product manufacturers that put buyer's ownership into question, such as designing a product to act against buyer's interests or actively interfering in product maintenance or modification by the buyer, who generally presumes to become a full legal owner of the product, to whom such actions should not be restricted. Such cases are examples of a process commonly recognized as '''erosion of ownership'''.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kamleitner \|first=Bernadette \|date=2018 \|title=Blurring Boundaries and the Erosion of Ownership \|url=https://research.wu.ac.at/en/publications/blurring-boundaries-and-the-erosion-of-ownership-7/ \|url-status=live \|website=WU Vienna University of Economics and Business}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Greene \|first=Dan \|date=2021-04-21 \|title=The erosion of personal ownership \|url=https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22387601/smart-fridge-car-personal-ownership-internet-things \|url-status=live \|website=Vox}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Moss \|first=Sasha \|date=2017-01-26 \|title=The erosion of ownership in the digital age \|url=https://www.rstreet.org/commentary/the-erosion-of-ownership-in-the-digital-age/ \|url-status=live \|website=R Street Institute}}</ref>

	==~~Extent of the right to own~~==		== The dispute over ownership ==
	~~As established~~, ~~a consumer only owns~~ their ~~purchased product if they completely control it~~. ~~Below are some categories of things companies can do to limit your ownership of the~~ products ~~you buy~~, ~~how they work~~, ~~and some solid examples~~ of ~~each~~.		The extent of ownership is in dispute between manufacturers and buyers, where both sides seek to define it in their favor. This dispute emerged after technological advancements which have made products more complex and, in some cases, capable of being operated or altered remotely.

	~~==Subscription-Only Products (Software as~~ a ~~Service, SaaS)==~~		Defense against changes made forcibly by the manufacturer was previously provided by laws that establish physical security for a person and their property. Now that physical proximity is no longer required and changes can be made remotely, manufacturers have started to abuse the newly found freedom to unilaterally make changes to products beyond consumers' expectations, sometimes for the better, but sometimes also for the worse.{{Citation needed}}
	~~If control~~ is ~~revocable~~, the ~~consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service\|subscription]]~~ for ~~continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking\|bricks itself]] when~~ the ~~company goes out of business or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing\|discontinue production]]. Many software products which used to sell unlimited licenses to use and reinstall~~ the ~~software forever are now subscription only~~.

	~~'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]]~~, ~~[[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on [[Cloud\|servers~~ and ~~services outside your home]], with or without subscriptions~~		Meanwhile, an increase in product complexity has made it difficult for users to fully understand the extent of control product manufacturer keeps after the purchase — manufacturers abuse this difficulty to coerce buyers into accepting the terms of purchase they do not fully understand and would presumably refuse if they did.{{Citation needed}}

	==~~Anti-Repair Design~~==		==Common issues==
	~~A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to~~ the ~~company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.{{Citation needed\|reason=Insert reference to apple doing this. Note~~: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. Apple authorized repair}} This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]].		Product issues commonly associated with erosion of ownership can be roughly categorized into the following groups:

	==~~Poor Security~~==		=== Remote access ===
	~~A consumer does not truly own their~~ product ~~if poor [[security]] allows unauthorized actors to use~~ the ~~product without permission~~. ~~Any of these problems will reduce the degree~~ to ~~which consumers own their products and harm their right~~ to ~~own. Before making any purchase, consider how much of it is actually yours~~.		Product designs that incorporate some form of remote access to a product for the manufacturer. This is especially prevalent in products that are designed to connect to the internet.

	An example of this is [[car entry systems]], many of which did not use rolling code key systems and can be abused by devices like the [[Flipper Zero]], a ~~commonly available pentesting toy~~.		Manufacturers can build products to have not just remote access to user-facing product features, which they can provide to the user as a feature by itself (e. g. though mobile apps), but possibly with additional functions only available to the manufacturer, not the user. This connection allows the manufacturer to remotely reconfigure a device in a way that is detrimental to its owner, e. g. to [[Part pairing\|detect a part replacement the manufacturer did not authorize]], to [[Retroactive policy enforcement\|lock previously free function of a device under a new subscription]] or even [[Discontinuation bricking\|brick the device entirely when it's discontinued]].

			Centralized remote access infrastructure is also an attractive target for bad actors that seek to take control of many devices at once, one instance of security oversight on part of the manufacturer can potentially compromise entire product lines.

			=== Maintenance impediments ===
			{{Main\|Right to repair}}
			Prolonged functioning of products often requires maintenance, such as replacement of wear parts and repair. Some manufacturers impose artificial constraints on maintenance of their products in a way that either keeps them involved in the maintenance process after the purchase or discourages maintenance entirely in order to reduce devices' lifespans and boost sales.

			Common techniques for this include deliberate use of non-standard parts, difficult procedure for wear part replacement, use of disposable parts (that are difficult to detach without breaking them), exclusivity agreements with parts manufacturers, restricted access to product schematics, part serialization and excessively restricted sale of spare parts (e. g. repair programs with excessive requirements, prohibitively high prices).

			=== Conflict of interest ===
			Products can be designed to protect the interests of parties other than the owner, most commonly the manufacturer and their business partners. The most common example of this is [[digital rights management]], which denies certain capabilities of a device to its owner under certain manufacturer-controlled circumstances, e. g. during playback of DRM-protected content.

			Other examples include denying installation of software chosen by the owner (restrictions on [[sideloading]] and installation of aftermarket operating systems), locking the user into [[Cloud (service)\|using manufacturer's services]] with no independent alternative and [[Right to own#Remote access\|remotely controlling a device in ways its owner would not authorize]].

			=== Poor security ===
			{{Main\|Security}}
			Products that incorporate poor security measures can be exploited by unauthorized actors. Depending on the extent of access gained by circumventing security measures, consequences of this may range from misuse of product functions to effectively complete loss of ownership though theft.

			A prominent example of this is [[car entry systems]], many of which did not use rolling code key systems and can be abused by devices like the [[Flipper Zero]] and other commonly available tools for security research.

			=== Product-as-a-Service ===
			Situations where a category of products is unavailable for purchase, with their functions only available as a service, despite the product's nature not necessitating it. Manufacturer of a product-as-a-service actively provides the product in this arrangement and may choose to stop doing so unilaterally at any time.

			[[Software as a service\|Initially popularized among software products]], companies have recently started to offer physical products in this way as well, e. g. [[electronics leasing]].

			There is typically no expectation of ownership for products offered in this way, because instead of a purchase it happens through a [[subscription service]]. Which starts to become an ownership problem when a large part of a product ''category'' transitions to this format due to it being a much more lucrative and financially stable business model compared to selling products. This, however, comes at the expense of consumers — financial benefits of this business model for the manufacturer come straight from consumers' pockets.

			Sometimes, however, a product is sold for a one-time cost [[Cloud (service)\|with a service built-in]], conditioning its functioning (in whole or in part) on that service being provided, effectively making the initial purchase a gateway into a future service subscription.

			'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]], [[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on [[Cloud (service)\|servers and services outside your home]], with or without subscriptions, [[Games as a service]]

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	The '''right to own''' is the right for consumers to be able to completely own their products. The Consumer Rights Wiki (CRW) believes that a consumer only owns their product if they have full control over it.{{Citation needed\|reason=This sounds like a statement of policy, needs to be tied back to the source to show that it is true.}} Ownership is a key concept to consumer rights protection.		The '''right to own''' is the right for consumers to be able to completely own their products. Ownership is a key concept to consumer rights protection.

	==Extent of the right to own==		==Extent of the right to own==

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	==Subscription-Only Products (Software as a Service, SaaS)==		==Subscription-Only Products (Software as a Service, SaaS)==
	If control is revocable, the consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service\|subscription]] for continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking\|bricks itself]] when the company goes out of business~~<ref>insert reference to company going out of business and bricking the device here</ref>~~ or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing\|discontinue production]]. Many software products which used to sell unlimited licenses to use and reinstall the software forever are now subscription only.		If control is revocable, the consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service\|subscription]] for continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking\|bricks itself]] when the company goes out of business or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing\|discontinue production]]. Many software products which used to sell unlimited licenses to use and reinstall the software forever are now subscription only.

	'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]], [[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on servers and services outside your home, with or without subscriptions		'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]], [[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on [[Cloud\|servers and services outside your home]], with or without subscriptions

	==Anti-Repair Design==		==Anti-Repair Design==
	A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.~~<ref>~~Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair~~]]</ref>~~ This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]].		A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.{{Citation needed\|reason=Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. Apple authorized repair}} This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]].

	==Poor Security==		==Poor Security==

Mr Pollo at 12:56, 25 June 2025

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	The '''right to own''' is the right for consumers to be able to completely own their products. The Consumer ~~Action Taskforce~~ (~~CAT~~) believes that a consumer only owns their product if they have full control over it. Ownership is a key concept to consumer rights protection.		The '''right to own''' is the right for consumers to be able to completely own their products. The Consumer Rights Wiki (CRW) believes that a consumer only owns their product if they have full control over it. Ownership is a key concept to consumer rights protection.

	==Extent of the right to own==		==Extent of the right to own==
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	==Anti-Repair Design==		==Anti-Repair Design==
	A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.<ref>Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair]]</ref> This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]] ~~(from the infamous Apple)~~		A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.<ref>Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair]]</ref> This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]].

	==Poor Security==		==Poor Security==

Webmistress: Corrected my own bad grammar

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	==Extent of the right to own==		==Extent of the right to own==
	As established, a consumer only owns their purchased product if they completely control it. Below are some categories of things companies can do limit your ownership of the products you buy, how they work, and some solid examples of each.		As established, a consumer only owns their purchased product if they completely control it. Below are some categories of things companies can do to limit your ownership of the products you buy, how they work, and some solid examples of each.

	== Subscription-Only Products (Software as a Service, SaaS) ==		==Subscription-Only Products (Software as a Service, SaaS)==
	If control is revocable, the consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service\|subscription]] for continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking\|bricks itself]] when the company goes out of business<ref>insert reference to company going out of business and bricking the device here</ref> or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing\|discontinue production]]. Many software products which used to sell unlimited licenses to use and reinstall the software forever are now subscription only.		If control is revocable, the consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service\|subscription]] for continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking\|bricks itself]] when the company goes out of business<ref>insert reference to company going out of business and bricking the device here</ref> or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing\|discontinue production]]. Many software products which used to sell unlimited licenses to use and reinstall the software forever are now subscription only.

	'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]], [[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on servers and services outside your home, with or without subscriptions		'''Examples:''' [[Adobe]], [[Microsoft]], [[IoT]] Devices that rely on servers and services outside your home, with or without subscriptions

	== Anti-Repair Design ==		==Anti-Repair Design==
	A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.<ref>Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair]]</ref> This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]] (from the infamous Apple)		A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair\|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.<ref>Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair]]</ref> This include things like the proprietary calibration software which [[Apple]] refuses to provide to third parties and which Apple Youtubers claim is a "feature to improve performance and security". This could also include devices made to throw away when a wear component, such as batteries, breaks after a few years, and cannot be repaired, a perfect example being [[Airpods]] (from the infamous Apple)

	== Poor Security ==		==Poor Security==
	A consumer does not truly own their product if poor [[security]] allows unauthorized actors to use the product without permission. Any of these problems will reduce the degree to which consumers own their products and harm their right to own. Before making any purchase, consider how much of it is actually yours.		A consumer does not truly own their product if poor [[security]] allows unauthorized actors to use the product without permission. Any of these problems will reduce the degree to which consumers own their products and harm their right to own. Before making any purchase, consider how much of it is actually yours.

Webmistress: Fleshed out the article providing some structure and linked examples of types of products you don't own, keeping all original text and the intent of the original author, whoever that was, i hope they don't mind.

2025-06-24T04:30:08Z

Fleshed out the article providing some structure and linked examples of types of products you don't own, keeping all original text and the intent of the original author, whoever that was, i hope they don't mind.

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 ==Extent of the right to own==
-As established, a consumer only owns their purchased product if they completely control it. If control is revocable, the consumer does not own their product. A consumer does not own their product if they pay a [[Subscription service|subscription]] for continued use. A consumer does not own their product if it [[Discontinuation bricking|bricks itself]] when the company goes out of business<ref>insert reference to company going out of business and bricking the device here</ref> or decides to [[Spotify Car Thing|discontinue production]]. A consumer does not own their product if they are unable to [[Right to repair|repair]] their device themselves due to the company going out of its way to make unauthorized repair impossible.<ref>Insert reference to apple doing this. Note: make a page about the Apple repair program being inadequate (change this from reference to direct link preferably. [[Apple authorized repair]]</ref> A consumer does not truly own their product if poor [[security]] allows unauthorized actors to use the product without permission. Any of these problems will reduce the degree to which consumers own their products and harm their right to own. Before making any purchase, consider how much of it is actually yours.
+As established, a consumer only owns their purchased product if they completely control it. Below are some categories of things companies can do limit your ownership of the products you buy, how they work, and some solid examples of each.
 ==References==