>>I understand the need for 'security', but still.

not even for that...

It is a common trope in modern times for companies to use "security" as a method to prevent ownership of a product, Apple does it, Tesla does it, Microsoft Does it, most companies use this excuse

You can have security with out giving up ownership

By ownership, i use that under the original term, that I the owner of product have the sole and exclusive control over the property.