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==Questionable legality== | ==Questionable legality== | ||
This issue drew attention to consumer protection laws. Norway is not a member of the European Union, but it is part of the European Economic Area (EEA), which means EU consumer-protection directives (such as those barring unfair commercial practices) are incorporated into Norwegian law. Observers noted that retroactively charging a subscription for a product that was sold under a no-fee premise might violate these rules, though as of mid-2025 it remained unclear if any official action would be taken. Some users discussed the possibility of legal recourse or a class-action lawsuit in response to Futurehome's move. | This issue drew attention to consumer protection laws. [[Norway]] is not a member of the [[European Union]], but it is part of the European Economic Area (EEA), which means EU consumer-protection directives (such as those barring unfair commercial practices) are incorporated into Norwegian law. Observers noted that retroactively charging a subscription for a product that was sold under a no-fee premise might violate these rules, though as of mid-2025 it remained unclear if any official action would be taken. Some users discussed the possibility of legal recourse or a class-action lawsuit in response to Futurehome's move. | ||
==$5000 bounty to crack firmware== | ==$5000 bounty to crack firmware== | ||
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[[Category:Smart home device obsolescence]] | [[Category:Smart home device obsolescence]] | ||
[[Category:Planned obsolescence through software updates]] | [[Category:Planned obsolescence through software updates]] | ||
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