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|description=Consumer Rights Wiki documents anti-consumer practices, right-to-repair barriers, planned obsolescence, & digital rights issues. Backed by the Fulu Foundation.

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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]], & 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 ==~~

'''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 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.

==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.

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

The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas:

; [[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.

; [[Planned obsolescence]]

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; 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]]

: 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.

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; [[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.

== Editorial process ==

==Editorial process==

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.

'''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 ==~~

'''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.

~~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~~.

'''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.

== ~~By the numbers~~ ==

==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.

==By the numbers==

* '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles

* '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors

* '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits

== How to contribute ==

==How to contribute==

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==

* '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server]

* '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community]

* '''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 ==~~

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~~ ==

==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.

==See also==

* [[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]]

[[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]]

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 {{#seo:
 |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: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.
 |og:type=website
 |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.
-== Mission ==
+'''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 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.
+==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.
-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 traditional consumer rights and protections issues as well as consumer rights issues across several topic areas:
-The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas:
 ; [[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.
 ; [[Planned obsolescence]]
@@ Line 26: / Line 25: @@
 ; 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]]
 : 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.
@@ Line 38: / Line 37: @@
 ; [[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.
-== Editorial process ==
+==Editorial process==
 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.
-'''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 ==
+'''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.
-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.
+'''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.
-== By the numbers ==
+==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.
+==By the numbers==
 * '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles
 * '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors
 * '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits
-== How to contribute ==
+==How to contribute==
 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==
 * '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server]
 * '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community]
 * '''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 ==
-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 ==
+==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.
+==See also==
 * [[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]]
 [[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]]