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Nothing smartphone owners in Washington.
4 statutory rights, plus Nothing's own self-service repair channels and known controversies.
Figure 01 — Nothing repair channels
No self-serviceNothing repair channels
Authorized providers
nothing.techSample spare parts
- Phone (2) battery (sold via iFixit)see source
- Phone (2) display assembly (sold via iFixit)see source
- Phone (1) battery (sold via iFixit)see source
Figure 02 — Statutory rights in Washington
Statutory rights in Washington
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Right to parts, tools, and documentation
Original equipment manufacturers of digital electronic products and appliances sold in Washington must make parts, tools, and documentation needed to diagnose, maintain, or repair the product available to owners and independent repair providers on fair and reasonable terms.
Washington Right to Repair Act, HB 1483 (2025), RCW 19.380 - 02
Restrictions on parts pairing
Manufacturers cannot use software locks or pairing requirements that prevent a replacement part from functioning, reduce its functionality, or display misleading warnings about non-OEM or used parts installed by an independent repair provider or owner.
Washington HB 1483 (2025), parts-pairing provisions; Ch. 353, Laws of 2025 - 03
Fair and reasonable terms standard
Manufacturers must offer parts, tools, and documentation at terms equivalent to those given to authorized repair providers, without requiring an additional fee or burdensome obligation to access them.
Washington HB 1483 (2025), §3 - 04
Enforcement under the Consumer Protection Act
Violations are unfair or deceptive practices under Washington's Consumer Protection Act (RCW 19.86). The Attorney General can seek injunctive relief and civil penalties; the CPA also generally allows private actions for actual damages, treble damages, and attorney fees.
Washington Consumer Protection Act, RCW 19.86