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Framework Computer

Repairable laptops with hardware camera and microphone switches and first-party Linux support.

frame.work

Repairable laptops with hardware camera and microphone switches and first-party Linux support.

Common useHardwareHardwareOperator dataHosted
Identity checksZero KYCNo document check recorded · identity exposure level 2/4
Evidence and riskPartial evidenceStandardSome material claims still need confirmation.; no material risk recorded in them.
Last reviewedReviewed 6 Aug 2026KYC checked 6 Aug 2026 · inferred jurisdiction · Source → official siteHow to cite this pageEvidence confidence72/100
Evidence and facts

Evidence and facts

JURISDICTIONUS
AUDITED BYNo audit listed
OPERATOR DATAHosted operator recorded
EVIDENCE CONFIDENCE
SELF-REPORTED5/5
Why evidence is 72/100Formula 3.1
Source coverageSome material claims still need confirmation
+42
Review ageAll recorded checks are within 30 days
+30

Full scoring method

LAST CHECKED2026-08-06
LAST UPDATED2026-08-06

Specs

DOCUMENT CHECKNone recorded
IDENTITY EXPOSURELevel 2/4
KYC TRIGGERSNo identity-document check is recorded for a normal hardware order. Standard account, payment, billing and shipping details can still identify the buyer.
FEEHardware prices vary
NETWORKSHardware
CATEGORIESHardware
TORNot listed
REGIONS2 countries: United States, Global
Review analysis, source material, related services, and history

About

Modular repairable laptops with camera and microphone kill switches, sold without a preinstalled proprietary OS.

Analysis

OVERVIEW

Framework Computer makes modular, repairable laptops with hardware kill switches for the camera and microphone, and sells models without a pre-installed proprietary OS for Linux use. The record lists CEO Nirav Patel, previously seven years at Oculus/Meta, and Series A and A-1 funding of $18M and $17M led by Spark.

LIMITS

Framework is a US company operating in Five Eyes jurisdiction per the record, with its funding coming from Spark and other named venture investors rather than a bootstrapped structure.

USEFUL FOR

Suited to Linux users who want repairable, modular hardware with physical kill switches from a US-based, VC-funded maker.

Sources · reviewed 2026-07-16

Corporate identity

Registry-sourced, not audited. The facts below come from cited web research rather than a direct registry query. Each claim links its own source.

LEGAL ENTITY
Framework Computer Inc.source ↗
INCORPORATED IN
Delaware, United Statessource ↗
REGISTERED ADDRESS
447 Sutter St, PMB 135, San Francisco, CA, 94108-4618, United Statessource ↗
Registry research · reviewed 2026-08-08

Frequently Asked Questions

Is identity verification required?

No identity verification is recorded for typical use. No identity-document check is recorded for a normal hardware order. Standard account, payment, billing and shipping details can still identify the buyer.

Which payment methods are accepted?

Accepted payment methods: Hardware.

Where is it available?

Recorded availability: US, GLOBAL.

Is the operator based in a Five Eyes country?

Yes. The recorded jurisdiction is US, a Five Eyes country (US, UK, CA, AU, NZ). This is jurisdiction context and does not by itself establish that a service is safer or less safe.

How are identity, operator, and evidence fields reported?

Identity exposure is level 2 of 4. A hosted operator is recorded. Jurisdiction is shown as context, not a safety verdict. Evidence confidence is 72/100 and recorded risk is standard.

Which payment networks are supported?

Accepted networks: Hardware.

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Sources and history

Evidence basis: Claims on this page are linked to published sources for comparison, not certification, audit, endorsement, or recommendation; read the methodology and coverage map before relying on an entry.