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It’s now legal to repair McDonald’s broken ice cream machines.
It’s now legal to repair McDonald’s broken ice cream machines.

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It’s now legal to repair McDonald’s broken ice cream machines.

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McDonald’s ice cream machines, infamous for frequent breakdowns, may finally become easier to repair thanks to a new exemption from the US Copyright Office. This exemption allows third parties to diagnose and repair commercial equipment, which includes McDonald’s machines that make McFlurries. For years, franchise owners couldn’t fix these machines because digital locks prevented them from accessing the equipment, which only the manufacturer, Taylor, could bypass. Now, they’ll be able to get around those restrictions.

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A photo showing someone holding an ice cream at McDonald’s

The decision is part of the Copyright Office’s latest exemptions to Section 1201 of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which are reviewed every three years to prevent the law from overly restricting the use of copyrighted material. The exemption covers retail-level commercial food equipment, enabling franchise owners to repair McDonald’s machines instead of waiting for Taylor.

The move is partly thanks to efforts by iFixit and Public Knowledge, who filed for the exemption with support from the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice. Although the exemption doesn’t cover all the equipment requested by iFixit and Public Knowledge, it’s a major win for those dealing with McDonald’s faulty machines. Meredith Rose, a senior policy counsel for Public Knowledge, said this new rule could “spark a flurry of third-party repair activity” and improve service for customers. The exemption takes effect on October 28th, potentially making your next McFlurry order experience a little smoother.

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