NZXT Flex: Difference between revisions
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== | ==Vague Terms of Service== | ||
=== | ===Excessive fees=== | ||
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"If Subscriber initiates a payment reversal or chargeback of any kind on a charge that was validly made under this Agreement, Subscriber will be assessed a fifty-dollar ($50.00) reversal fee, irrespective of any determination made by a bank, credit card issuer, or payment processor on the validity of the charge. If the payment is reversed, and refunded to the Subscriber, the Subscriber shall continue to be liable under this Agreement for payment to Operator for such amount." | "If Subscriber initiates a payment reversal or chargeback of any kind on a charge that was validly made under this Agreement, Subscriber will be assessed a fifty-dollar ($50.00) reversal fee, irrespective of any determination made by a bank, credit card issuer, or payment processor on the validity of the charge. If the payment is reversed, and refunded to the Subscriber, the Subscriber shall continue to be liable under this Agreement for payment to Operator for such amount." | ||
*No ownership when you exceed rented items value | *No ownership when you exceed rented items value | ||
*Unclear semi annual upgrade guarantee | *Unclear semi annual upgrade guarantee | ||
*Difficulty of canceling rental service. | *Difficulty of canceling rental service. | ||
== Predatory Pricing == | ==Predatory Pricing== | ||
NZXT FLEX rental cost was calculated by investigative journalist and youtube creator Steve Bruke of Gamers Nexus compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans. these numbers where based of a credit apr of 22% over a 2 year period and compared against a hypothetical, 103% apr, illegal payday loan. | NZXT FLEX rental cost was calculated by investigative journalist and youtube creator Steve Bruke of Gamers Nexus compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans. these numbers where based of a credit apr of 22% over a 2 year period and compared against a hypothetical, 103% apr, illegal payday loan. | ||
[[File:Gamers nexus nzxt price comparison chart .png|alt=NZXT FLEX rental cost based on APR compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans|center|thumb|800x800px|NZXT FLEX rental cost based on APR compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans ]] | [[File:Gamers nexus nzxt price comparison chart .png|alt=NZXT FLEX rental cost based on APR compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans|center|thumb|800x800px|NZXT FLEX rental cost based on APR compared to competitors and illegal predatory payday loans ]] | ||
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The company has addressed various concerns as of early December of 2024, the statements released attempt to apologize and address future plans<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/i-want-to-acknowledge-that-we-messed-up-nzxt-addresses-concerns-about-its-controversial-flex-gaming-pc-rental-program-and-commits-to-taking-action/</ref>, while also clarifying various alleged misconceptions users may have about the program. Among the stated clarifications is the fact that users do not actually own the computers acquired through the program.<ref>https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program</ref> The company also released a video about the subject on their official channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSp5B--HKL4</ref> | The company has addressed various concerns as of early December of 2024, the statements released attempt to apologize and address future plans<ref>https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/gaming-pcs/i-want-to-acknowledge-that-we-messed-up-nzxt-addresses-concerns-about-its-controversial-flex-gaming-pc-rental-program-and-commits-to-taking-action/</ref>, while also clarifying various alleged misconceptions users may have about the program. Among the stated clarifications is the fact that users do not actually own the computers acquired through the program.<ref>https://nzxt.com/news/nzxt-update-addressing-your-concerns-about-the-flex-subscription-program</ref> The company also released a video about the subject on their official channel.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSp5B--HKL4</ref> | ||
== References == | ==References== | ||
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