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==Incidents==

*2024 [[Peloton Used Equipment Activation Fee]]: The introduction of a fee for activating second-hand devices was criticized for undermining the [[first-sale doctrine]] and restricting ownership rights.

*2021 [[Peloton Removes Just Run Feature]]: Following multiple injuries and a fatality, Peloton introduced a new feature called Tread Lock as part of a safety recall, which required users to enter a passcode to secure their treadmills but also restricted access to the "Just Run" feature for non-subscribers

*2021 [[Peloton Removes Just Run Feature]]: Following multiple injuries and a fatality, Peloton introduced a new feature called Tread Lock as part of a safety recall, which required users to enter a passcode to secure their treadmills but also restricted access to the "Just Run" feature for non-subscribers.

==Broader ~~Implications~~==

==Broader implications==

Peloton’s policies reflect a larger trend in consumer markets where companies leverage digital connectivity to maintain post-sale control:

*'''Erosion of ~~Ownership~~''': Practices such as activation fees and subscription locks limit consumer autonomy over purchased products.

*'''Erosion of ownership''': Practices such as activation fees and subscription locks limit consumer autonomy over purchased products.

*'''Precedent for ~~Other Industries~~''': Peloton’s approach sets a concerning precedent for post-sale control, with parallels in other industries.

*'''Precedent for other industries''': Peloton’s approach sets a concerning precedent for post-sale control, with parallels in other industries.

*'''Consumer ~~Rights~~ in the ~~Digital Age~~''': The rise of devices reliant on cloud subscription services raises questions about consumer protection.

*'''Consumer rights in the digital age''': The rise of devices reliant on cloud subscription services raises questions about consumer protection.

==See Also==

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 ==Incidents==
 *2024 [[Peloton Used Equipment Activation Fee]]: The introduction of a fee for activating second-hand devices was criticized for undermining the [[first-sale doctrine]] and restricting ownership rights.
-*2021 [[Peloton Removes Just Run Feature]]:  Following multiple injuries and a fatality, Peloton introduced a new feature called Tread Lock as part of a safety recall, which required users to enter a passcode to secure their treadmills but also restricted access to the "Just Run" feature for non-subscribers
+*2021 [[Peloton Removes Just Run Feature]]:  Following multiple injuries and a fatality, Peloton introduced a new feature called Tread Lock as part of a safety recall, which required users to enter a passcode to secure their treadmills but also restricted access to the "Just Run" feature for non-subscribers.
-==Broader Implications==
+==Broader implications==
 Peloton’s policies reflect a larger trend in consumer markets where companies leverage digital connectivity to maintain post-sale control:
-*'''Erosion of Ownership''': Practices such as activation fees and subscription locks limit consumer autonomy over purchased products.
+*'''Erosion of ownership''': Practices such as activation fees and subscription locks limit consumer autonomy over purchased products.
-*'''Precedent for Other Industries''': Peloton’s approach sets a concerning precedent for post-sale control, with parallels in other industries.
+*'''Precedent for other industries''': Peloton’s approach sets a concerning precedent for post-sale control, with parallels in other industries.
-*'''Consumer Rights in the Digital Age''': The rise of devices reliant on cloud subscription services raises questions about consumer protection.
+*'''Consumer rights in the digital age''': The rise of devices reliant on cloud subscription services raises questions about consumer protection.
 ==See Also==