# Fixability Score

To provide a repair-friendliness score for various products, we plan to evaluate them on the following:

* Does the manufacturer have a track-record of not changing the terms of the sale after the sale (for eg: soft-bricking after updates end)?
* What is the product's [iFixit repairability rating](https://www.ifixit.com/repairability)?
* Does the product have better-than-average warranty period for its segment?
* Are the warranty terms transparently and legibly disclosed before the sale?
* Has the product been listed on Indian Government's [Right To Repair portal](https://righttorepairindia.gov.in/)?
* Are the repair manuals available to public without any cost?
* Does the manufacturer sell replacement parts for the product?
* If the product uses batteries, are they replaceable/removable?
* Is the product made of standardized parts which can be bought from other vendors?
* is the product available for direct purchase in India (without having to import it and going through customs) ?
* Does the manufacturer provide repair services in India?
* Is the product made or assembled in India?
* Are the product schematics, firmware source code and CAD designs available as open-source?
* Is the product [certified by OSHWA](https://certification.oshwa.org/)?
* Is the manufacturer website properly archived on Waybackmachine / Archive.org to provide traceable history for various documentation and policies?
* Can the device use standard USB-PD for power/charging?
* Does the manufacturer open-source the products once they're discontinued?
* Does the manufacturer have good communication channels with potential consumers and actual customers?
* Does the manufacturer document expected lifecycle for parts and common failure scenarios?