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	==Subscription models==		==Subscription models==
	On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause displayed below suggesting the potential for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.		On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|archive-url=https://archive.ph/rtOSz \|archive-date=21 Feb 2026 \|website=Bambu Lab}}</ref> with the clause displayed below suggesting the potential for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.

	<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").		<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").

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	==Bambu Lab's response==		==Bambu Lab's response==
	Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog ~~\|url-status=live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216001409/https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':		Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216001409/https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':

	*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).		*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).

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	==Bambu Lab's response==		==Bambu Lab's response==
	Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':		Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260216001409/https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':

	*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).		*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).

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 In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company joined the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink|Kickstarter}} campaign.

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: Disrupted?? Doesn’t seem like the right word here.

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Disrupted?? Doesn’t seem like the right word here.

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	In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company ~~disrupted~~ the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} campaign.		In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company joined the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} campaign.

	==Subscription models==		==Subscription models==

AnotherConsumerRightsPerson: "Anti-consumerism" What???

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"Anti-consumerism" What???

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	In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} campaign.		In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} campaign.

	==~~Anti-consumerism and subscription~~ models==		==Subscription models==
	On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause displayed below suggesting the potential for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.		On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause displayed below suggesting the potential for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.

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	~~==Introduction==~~		In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a {{Wplink\|Kickstarter}} campaign.
	In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a Kickstarter campaign.

	==Anti-~~Consumerism & Subscription Models~~==		==Anti-consumerism and subscription models==
	On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause ~~linked~~ below suggesting the potential ~~for~~ for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.		On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause displayed below suggesting the potential for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.

	<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").		<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").
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	BAMBU LAB MAY OFFER THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE WITHOUT CHARGE, '''FOR A FEE, OR MAY CHARGE A FEE TO CERTAIN USERS OR FOR CERTAIN USES (E.G. COMMERCIAL USES)'''. BAMBU LAB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AND '''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''. WE WILL GIVE YOU REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTICE IF WE IMPLEMENT OR CHANGE ANY FEES PAYABLE FOR THE LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE OR CONNECTED SERVICES.</blockquote>Additionally, some users on online forums have discovered free-trial implementations [https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1i5aply/for_those_of_you_who_dont_think_they_will_go/ here], suggesting the potential for a future subscription-based model in Bambu Lab's cloud manager.		BAMBU LAB MAY OFFER THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE WITHOUT CHARGE, '''FOR A FEE, OR MAY CHARGE A FEE TO CERTAIN USERS OR FOR CERTAIN USES (E.G. COMMERCIAL USES)'''. BAMBU LAB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AND '''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''. WE WILL GIVE YOU REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTICE IF WE IMPLEMENT OR CHANGE ANY FEES PAYABLE FOR THE LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE OR CONNECTED SERVICES.</blockquote>Additionally, some users on online forums have discovered free-trial implementations [https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1i5aply/for_those_of_you_who_dont_think_they_will_go/ here], suggesting the potential for a future subscription-based model in Bambu Lab's cloud manager.

	==~~Gaslighting from~~ Bambu ~~Labs~~==		==Bambu Lab's response==
	Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':		Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':

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	*The printers have a timed killswitch that disables them after a certain period.		*The printers have a timed killswitch that disables them after a certain period.
	*All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.		*All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.
	*'''A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.'''		*'''A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.'''</blockquote>
	</blockquote>This directly contradicts Bambu Lab's original claims regarding commercial applications, as stated in the EULA: "'''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''." This clearly implies that Bambu Lab has the capability to restrict software functionality after purchase, conflicting with its public response. While an argument can be made that printers remain technically usable, seamless operation would require significantly more effort. This establishes the potential for a standard bait-and-switch tactic.

	~~==TL;DR==~~		This directly contradicts Bambu Lab's original claims regarding commercial applications, as stated in the EULA: "'''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''." This clearly implies that Bambu Lab has the capability to restrict software functionality after purchase, conflicting with its public response. While an argument can be made that the printers remain technically usable, seamless operation would require significantly more effort. This establishes the potential for a standard bait-and-switch tactic.
	Bambu Lab, ~~a Chinese manufacturer of additive manufacturing systems~~, ~~made significant changes~~ to its ~~End User License Agreement (EULA)~~, ~~creating~~ the potential for a bait-and-switch~~. The company failed to address the situation properly, opting to dismiss concerns rather than provide a clear and transparent response~~.

	==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==		==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==
	For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode to reduce the chance of receiving firmware updates.		For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode to reduce the chance of receiving firmware updates.
	~~=See Also=~~

	* [[Bambu Lab]] [[Bambu Lab Authorization Control System]]		==See also==
			* [[Bambu Lab]]
			* [[Bambu Lab Authorization Control System]]

	==References==		==References==
			{{Reflist}}
	{{~~reflist~~}}

	[[Category:Bambu Lab]]		[[Category:Bambu Lab]]

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	==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==		==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==
	On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement</ref> with the clause linked below suggesting the potential for for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.		On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>{{Cite web \|title=BAMBU FARM MANAGER EULA AND SERVICE AGREEMENT \|url=https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=[[Bambu Lab]]}}</ref> with the clause linked below suggesting the potential for for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.

	<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").		<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").
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	==Gaslighting from Bambu Labs==		==Gaslighting from Bambu Labs==
	Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response. <ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':		Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=20 Jan 2025 \|title=Updates and Third-Party Integration with Bambu Connect \|url=https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=19 Mar 2025 \|website=Bambu Lab Blog}}</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':

	*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).		*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).
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	==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==		==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==
	For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode to reduce the chance of receiving firmware updates.		For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode to reduce the chance of receiving firmware updates.
			=See Also=

	~~==References==~~		* [[Bambu Lab]] [[Bambu Lab Authorization Control System]]

	~~#This reference is defined in a template or other generated block, and for now can only be previewed in source mode.~~
	~~#↑ <nowiki>https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/</nowiki>~~

	==References==		==References==
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	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	[[Category:Bambu Lab]]		[[Category:Bambu Lab]]

	~~=See Also=~~
	~~[[Bambu Lab]]~~
	~~[[Bambu Lab Authorization Control System~~]]

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	In 2020, Bambu Lab was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a Kickstarter campaign.		In 2020, '''[[Bambu Lab]]''' was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a Kickstarter campaign.

	==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==		==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==

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	==Introduction==		==Introduction==
	In 2020, Bambu Lab was ~~started~~ by a small group of DJI engineers. ~~Bambu Lab shook up~~ the 3D-~~Printing~~ scene with ~~it's~~ low barrier to entry model ~~based around~~ consumers. Bambu Lab ~~soon~~ gained ~~mass~~ market share, ~~receiving~~ praise for ~~their quick~~, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers starting with ~~their~~ high-end ~~model~~, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon in a Kickstarter ~~Campaign~~.		In 2020, Bambu Lab was founded by a small group of DJI engineers. The company disrupted the 3D-printing scene with its low-barrier-to-entry model aimed at consumers. Bambu Lab quickly gained significant market share, earning praise for its fast, efficient, and reliable desktop 3D printers, starting with its high-end models, the Bambu Lab X1 and X1 Carbon, launched through a Kickstarter campaign.

	==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==		==Anti-Consumerism & Subscription Models==
	On January ~~17th~~ 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in ~~their~~ company blog. This ~~notice~~ included ~~modifications~~ to ~~their~~ terms of use<ref>https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement</ref> with the clause linked below~~, implying~~ the potential for an additional ~~fee to~~ small businesses and independent ~~parties~~		On January 17, 2025, Bambu Lab released a [https://blog.bambulab.com/firmware-update-introducing-new-authorization-control-system-2/ modification to their firmware] notice in a company blog post. This update included changes to its terms of use<ref>https://bambulab.com/en/policies/bambu-farm-manager-service-agreement</ref> with the clause linked below suggesting the potential for for additional fees targeting small businesses and independent users.

	<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").		<blockquote>Access to and use of the Service requires two software components: the Bambu Farm Server application and the Bambu Farm client application (collectively referred to as “Bambu Farm Manager,” or the “Software").
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	[…]		[…]

	BAMBU LAB MAY OFFER THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE WITHOUT CHARGE, '''FOR A FEE, OR MAY CHARGE A FEE TO CERTAIN USERS OR FOR CERTAIN USES (E.G. COMMERCIAL USES)'''. BAMBU LAB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AND '''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''. WE WILL GIVE YOU REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTICE IF WE IMPLEMENT OR CHANGE ANY FEES PAYABLE FOR THE LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE OR CONNECTED SERVICES.</blockquote>Additionally, some ~~Redditors~~ have discovered free-trial implementations [https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1i5aply/for_those_of_you_who_dont_think_they_will_go/ here], ~~indicating~~ the potential for a subscription-based model ~~in the future~~ in Bambu Lab's cloud manager.		BAMBU LAB MAY OFFER THE SERVICES AND SOFTWARE WITHOUT CHARGE, '''FOR A FEE, OR MAY CHARGE A FEE TO CERTAIN USERS OR FOR CERTAIN USES (E.G. COMMERCIAL USES)'''. BAMBU LAB RESERVES THE RIGHT TO AND '''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''. WE WILL GIVE YOU REASONABLE ADVANCE NOTICE IF WE IMPLEMENT OR CHANGE ANY FEES PAYABLE FOR THE LICENSE TO THE SOFTWARE OR CONNECTED SERVICES.</blockquote>Additionally, some users on online forums have discovered free-trial implementations [https://www.reddit.com/r/BambuLab/comments/1i5aply/for_those_of_you_who_dont_think_they_will_go/ here], suggesting the potential for a future subscription-based model in Bambu Lab's cloud manager.

	==Gaslighting from Bambu Labs==		==Gaslighting from Bambu Labs==
	Bambu ~~Labs~~ denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, ~~contradicting their~~ past EULA statements in ~~their~~ response. <ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':		Bambu Lab denies any form of subscription model, including for commercial purposes, which contradicts its past EULA statements in its response. <ref>https://blog.bambulab.com/updates-and-third-party-integration-with-bambu-connect/</ref><blockquote>We want to make it absolutely clear that all of '''these claims are entirely false''':

	*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).		*Bambu Lab will remotely disable your printer ("brick" it).
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	*All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.		*All 3D files printed are monitored, duplicated, or stolen.
	*'''A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.'''		*'''A subscription will be mandatory to use your printer.'''
	</blockquote>This ~~clearly~~ contradicts Bambu Lab's original ~~claim for~~ commercial applications, ~~stating~~ in the EULA, "'''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''." This clearly implies that Bambu ~~Labs~~ has the capability ~~of locking down~~ software after ~~your sale~~, ~~contradicting their~~ response. ~~The~~ argument can be made that printers ~~are still ''~~technically'' usable, ~~but~~ would require more effort ~~for seamless operation~~. This ~~institutes~~ the potential for a standard ~~Bait~~-and-~~Switch~~ tactic.		</blockquote>This directly contradicts Bambu Lab's original claims regarding commercial applications, as stated in the EULA: "'''MAY CHANGE THE LICENSE AND FEE STRUCTURE, CONDITIONS, AND WHICH USERS OR USES REQUIRE A FEE'''." This clearly implies that Bambu Lab has the capability to restrict software functionality after purchase, conflicting with its public response. While an argument can be made that printers remain technically usable, seamless operation would require significantly more effort. This establishes the potential for a standard bait-and-switch tactic.

	==TL;DR==		==TL;DR==
	Bambu ~~Labs~~, a Chinese manufacturer of ~~Additive Manufacturing~~ systems made significant changes to ~~their~~ End User License Agreement (EULA) creating the potential for a bait-and-switch. ~~Bambu Lab~~ failed to ~~properly~~ address the situation, ~~instead~~ opting to ~~gaslight instead of communicating~~ a ~~proper~~ response.		Bambu Lab, a Chinese manufacturer of additive manufacturing systems, made significant changes to its End User License Agreement (EULA), creating the potential for a bait-and-switch. The company failed to address the situation properly, opting to dismiss concerns rather than provide a clear and transparent response.

	==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==		==What if I own a Bambu Lab Printer?==
	For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode~~, reducing~~ the chance of receiving ~~the~~ firmware ~~update~~.		For the time being, it is recommended to enable LAN mode to reduce the chance of receiving firmware updates.

	==References==		==References==