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> And now a word from our lawyers. Finally, in order to unlock your device, you need to agree to important legal terms[1], which can be found on the next page.

> And now a word from our lawyers. Finally, in order to unlock your device, you need to agree to important legal terms[1], which can be found on the next page. Agreeing creates a binding legal agreement, so be sure to read them carefully. From linked terms: > Devices that have been unlocked are for your personal use only. Once you unlock the device, you can only use it for our personal use, and may not sell or otherwise transfer the device. [1] https://en-us.support.motorola.com/ci/fattach/get/741421/1385047216/redirect/1/filename/Boot_revised.pdf https://en-us.support.motorola.com/ci/fattach/get/741421/138... edit: Thank you to Louis Rossmann for bringing this to our attention: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2k9D81fbpA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2k9D81fbpA

bobtender 3y ago
Unfair contract terms are illegal and carry a fine of up to $50,000,000 in Australia. [1] [1] https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-urged-to-remove-unfair-contract-terms-ahead-of-law-changes https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-urged-to-re...
- penguin_booze 3y ago
  Inquisitive question: is there such a thing as a unfair contract? There's this saying 'the price is always right'. Likewise, isn't the contract always fair?
cameldrv 3y ago
Do not like this, but it is still better than Apple or most other phone manufacturers that won't let you unlock the bootloader at all.
drivingmenuts 3y ago
It kind of makes sense. If you unlock it, install software and then try to sell it, it is a Motorola branded device, but it no longer functions as Motorola designed or intended. I can see where the lawyers are trying to prevent the consequences of actions by the end-user from falling back on them. Seems like an area of the law that's a bit unclear.
- LinAGKar 3y ago
  Sure, if you sell a phone with unofficial modifications, without disclosing that it's been been modified, I could see that being a problem. But not a blanket ban.

bobtender 3y ago

Unfair contract terms are illegal and carry a fine of up to $50,000,000 in Australia. [1] [1] https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-urged-to-remove-unfair-contract-terms-ahead-of-law-changes https://www.accc.gov.au/media-release/businesses-urged-to-re...

penguin_booze 3y ago
Inquisitive question: is there such a thing as a unfair contract? There's this saying 'the price is always right'. Likewise, isn't the contract always fair?

cameldrv 3y ago

Do not like this, but it is still better than Apple or most other phone manufacturers that won't let you unlock the bootloader at all.

drivingmenuts 3y ago

It kind of makes sense. If you unlock it, install software and then try to sell it, it is a Motorola branded device, but it no longer functions as Motorola designed or intended. I can see where the lawyers are trying to prevent the consequences of actions by the end-user from falling back on them. Seems like an area of the law that's a bit unclear.

LinAGKar 3y ago
Sure, if you sell a phone with unofficial modifications, without disclosing that it's been been modified, I could see that being a problem. But not a blanket ban.