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== Use of Forced Arbitration == | == Use of Forced Arbitration == | ||
TP-Link currently includes a [[Forced Arbitration|forced arbitration]] clause in their terms of | TP-Link currently includes a [[Forced Arbitration|forced arbitration]] clause in their terms of useagreements.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20241227073235/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/<nowiki/>(December 27th, 2024) Retrieved January 15th, 2025</ref><ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20241224185231/https://privacy.tp-link.com/web/official/terms-of-use?region=US<nowiki/>(December 24th, 2024) Retrieved January 15th, 2025</ref> This arbitration clause has been present in TP-Link's terms of use since at least 2019.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20190325002650/https://www.tp-link.com/us/about-us/privacy/<nowiki/>(March 25th, 2019) Retrieved January 15th, 2025</ref> | ||
=== Tapo App === | === Tapo App === | ||
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=== Kasa App === | === Kasa App === | ||
The TP-Link Kasa app is required to set up and use Kasa smart devices. This app [[List of devices requiring account for initial setup|requires an account]] and agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Kasa smart devices.<gallery> | |||
File:Kasa App Opening Screen.png|The first screen that appears upon opening the Kasa app. Note that there is no option to proceed without an account. | File:Kasa App Opening Screen.png|The first screen that appears upon opening the Kasa app. Note that there is no option to proceed without an account. | ||
File:Kasa Account Creation Screen (App).png|The screen that appears when a user tries to create an account in the Kasa app. Note that the "Create Account" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy. | File:Kasa Account Creation Screen (App).png|The screen that appears when a user tries to create an account in the Kasa app. Note that the "Create Account" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy. | ||
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=== Omada App === | === Omada App === | ||
The TP-Link Omada app is required to set up and use Omada networking equipment. This app requires agreement to the TP-Link terms of use, which includes an arbitration clause in order to continue setup or to access Omada devices, however, the arbitration clause within the Omada app does provide an option for the user to opt-out, as well as instructions on how to do so. Arbitration is still opted-in by default.<gallery> | |||
File:Omada Opening Screen.png|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy. | File:Omada Opening Screen.png|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. Note that the "Continue" text is greyed out, as the user has not agreed to the terms of use and privacy policy. | ||
File:Omada Opening Screen Checked.png|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed. | File:Omada Opening Screen Checked.png|The screen that appears when a user first opens the TP-Link Omada app. The user has accepted the terms of use and privacy policy documents, allowing them to proceed. | ||