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| Name = Bowflex, Inc. | |||
| Type = Public | |||
| Founded = 1986 | |||
| Industry = Exercise equipment | |||
| Official Website = https://www.bowflex.com/ | |||
| Logo = Bowflex logo.svg | |||
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[[wikipedia:Bowflex|'''BowFlex, Inc.''']] is a fitness-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. | [[wikipedia:Bowflex|'''BowFlex, Inc.''']] is a fitness-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. | ||
==JRNY service== | ==JRNY service== | ||
JRNY is an "adaptive fitness membership" provided by BowFlex that is facilitated by their [[Android]]-equipped fitness hardware.<ref>https://www.bowflex.com/jrny.html</ref> | JRNY is an "adaptive fitness membership" provided by BowFlex that is facilitated by their [[wikipedia:Android_(operating_system)|Android]]-equipped fitness hardware.<ref>[https://www.bowflex.com/jrny.html "JRNY"] - boxflex.com - accessed 2025-01-31</ref> | ||
{{ConsumerImpactSection | {{ConsumerImpactSection | ||
|privacy subsection= | |privacy subsection= | ||
* The BowFlex [[privacy policy]] includes a [[post-purchase EULA modification]] where the user must opt out of the sale of their data. | * The BowFlex [[privacy policy]] includes a [[post-purchase EULA modification]] where the user must opt out of the sale of their data. | ||
* {{Template:HoverImportant}} BowFlex collects biometric information and will disclose it to "third parties who may acquire your information as a result of a merger, acquisition or other ownership transition".<ref>https:// | * {{Template:HoverImportant}} BowFlex collects biometric information and will disclose it to "third parties who may acquire your information as a result of a merger, acquisition or other ownership transition".<ref>[https://archive.ph/ZFcsh "Privacy Policy"] - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-21</ref> | ||
|freedom subsection= | |freedom subsection= | ||
* JRNY service includes [[digital rights management]], which restricts access to stock Android features, like installing apps. | * JRNY service includes [[digital rights management]], which restricts access to stock Android features, like installing apps. | ||
* Even with a JRNY subscription, you are limited to a small subset of streaming platform applications. | * Even with a JRNY subscription, you are limited to a small subset of streaming platform applications. | ||
* BowFlex includes [[forced arbitration]] in its [[end-user license agreement]]<ref>https:// | * BowFlex includes [[forced arbitration]] in its [[end-user license agreement]]<ref>[https://archive.ph/fewi6 "Terms of Use"] - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-31</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
=References= | |||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
[[Category:BowFlex]] | |||
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BowFlex, Inc.
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1986 |
| Legal structure | Public |
| Industry | Exercise equipment |
| Official website | https://www.bowflex.com/ |
BowFlex, Inc. is a fitness-equipment manufacturer headquartered in Vancouver, Washington.
JRNY service[edit | edit source]
JRNY is an "adaptive fitness membership" provided by BowFlex that is facilitated by their Android-equipped fitness hardware.[1]
Overview of consumer impact[edit source]
Privacy
- The BowFlex privacy policy includes a post-purchase EULA modification where the user must opt out of the sale of their data.
- ! BowFlex collects biometric information and will disclose it to "third parties who may acquire your information as a result of a merger, acquisition or other ownership transition".[2]
Freedom
- JRNY service includes digital rights management, which restricts access to stock Android features, like installing apps.
- Even with a JRNY subscription, you are limited to a small subset of streaming platform applications.
- BowFlex includes forced arbitration in its end-user license agreement[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "JRNY" - boxflex.com - accessed 2025-01-31
- ↑ "Privacy Policy" - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-21
- ↑ "Terms of Use" - archive.ph - archived 2025-01-31