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A retroactively amended purchase is a purchase wherein the terms, functionality, or usability of a product or service are altered after the purchase. These changes may result from policy updates, the deprecation of supporting infrastructure, or other modifications that affect the consumer’s ability to fully use or benefit from their purchase. | A retroactively amended purchase is a purchase wherein the terms, functionality, or usability of a product or service are altered after the purchase. These changes may result from policy updates, the deprecation of supporting infrastructure, or other modifications that affect the consumer’s ability to fully use or benefit from their purchase. | ||
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Purchases that are retroactively amended undermine consumer trust, erode ownership rights, and create unfair power dynamics. Providers must adhere to ethical principles, ensuring transparency, fairness, and respect for ownership. Advocacy for stronger consumer-protection laws and broader adoption of open standards can help mitigate these challenges. | Purchases that are retroactively amended undermine consumer trust, erode ownership rights, and create unfair power dynamics. Providers must adhere to ethical principles, ensuring transparency, fairness, and respect for ownership. Advocacy for stronger consumer-protection laws and broader adoption of open standards can help mitigate these challenges. | ||
===See | ===See also=== | ||
*[[Retroactive policy enforcement]] | *[[Retroactive policy enforcement]] | ||
*[[Consumer rights]] | *[[Consumer rights]] | ||
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===References=== | ===References=== | ||
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[[Category:Anti-Consumer_Practices]] | |||
[[Category:Common terms]] | [[Category:Common terms]] | ||
[[Category:Consumer rights]] | [[Category:Consumer rights]] | ||
[[Category:Retroactively amended purchase]] | |||
[[Category:Right to repair]] | |||
[[Category:Rights Stripping]] | |||
[[Category:Subscription-based services]] | [[Category:Subscription-based services]] | ||