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'''Consumer Rights Wiki''' is a community-edited encyclopedia that documents | '''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== | == Mission == | ||
Consumer Rights Wiki exists to document the ways companies restrict ownership, repairability, & consumer choice. The full [[Mission statement]] describes the | 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. | ||
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, & consumers who need documented evidence of specific corporate practices. | ||
==Topics covered== | == Topics covered == | ||
The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas: | The wiki covers consumer rights issues across several topic areas: | ||
;[[Right to repair]] | ; [[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, & repair monopolies. See [[:Category:Right to Repair|related articles]]. | ||
;[[Planned obsolescence]] | ; [[Planned obsolescence]] | ||
:Deliberate shortening of product lifespans through software updates, component choices, or end-of-support policies. See [[:Category:Planned obsolescence|related articles]]. | : Deliberate shortening of product lifespans through software updates, component choices, or end-of-support policies. See [[:Category:Planned obsolescence|related articles]]. | ||
;Subscription paywalls | ; Subscription paywalls | ||
:Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription|subscription-related articles]]. | : Hardware features locked behind recurring fees after purchase. See [[:Category:Subscription|subscription-related articles]]. | ||
;Digital rights management | ; Digital rights management | ||
:DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management|DRM articles]]. | : DRM restrictions that limit how consumers use products they purchased. See [[:Category:Digital rights management|DRM articles]]. | ||
;[[:Category:Dark patterns|Dark patterns]] | ; [[:Category:Dark patterns|Dark patterns]] | ||
:Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions. | : Deceptive UI designs that manipulate consumer decisions. | ||
;[[:Category:Forced arbitration|Forced arbitration]] | ; [[:Category:Forced arbitration|Forced arbitration]] | ||
:Contract clauses that strip consumers of their right to sue. | : Contract clauses that strip consumers of their right to sue. | ||
;[[DMCA Section 1201]] | ; [[DMCA Section 1201]] | ||
:How anti-circumvention law blocks repair & interoperability. See also [[DMCA]]. | : How anti-circumvention law blocks repair & interoperability. See also [[DMCA]]. | ||
Each article cites primary legal sources, court filings, government records, investigative journalism, or firsthand documentation. | 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. | Consumer Rights Wiki is openly editable, but all content must meet published quality standards. | ||
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'''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. | '''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). Unsourced claims are tagged for citation or removed. | '''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 | == The Fulu Foundation == | ||
Consumer Rights Wiki is a project of the [https://fulu.org | 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. | ||
==By the numbers | == By the numbers == | ||
*'''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles | * '''{{NUMBEROFARTICLES}}''' articles | ||
*'''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors | * '''{{NUMBEROFACTIVEUSERS}}''' active contributors | ||
*'''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits | * '''{{NUMBEROFEDITS}}''' total edits | ||
==How to contribute== | == How to contribute == | ||
Anyone can contribute to Consumer Rights Wiki. | 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 & style guides. | ||
==Contact== | == Contact == | ||
*'''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server] | * '''Discord''': [https://discord.gg/8w5rSNAXRf Join the Discord server] | ||
*'''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community] | * '''Zulip''': [https://zulip.consumerrights.wiki Join the Zulip community] | ||
*'''Moderators' noticeboard''': [[Consumer Rights Wiki talk:Moderators' noticeboard|Report content disputes or editorial questions]] | * '''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] & [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/consumer-rights-wiki/ Firefox] that surfaces relevant wiki articles while browsing manufacturer websites. | ||
==License== | == 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. | 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== | == See also == | ||
*[[Mission statement]] | * [[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]] | * [[Help:FAQ]] | ||
[[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]] | [[Category:Consumer Rights Wiki]] | ||