The Fair Repair Act mandates that original equipment manufacturers provide documentation, parts, and tools to independent repair providers for.
The Fair Repair Act requires original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to make documentation, parts, and tools available to independent repair providers for digital electronic equipment. This includes providing necessary information to disable and reset security-related functions. The Act prohibits OEMs from restricting the use of certain parts, creating false alerts, charging additional fees, or limiting who can purchase parts or perform repairs. It also limits the liability of OEMs for damages caused by independent repair providers.
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