SparkFun Electronics Ends Business Relationship with Adafruit Industries Over Code of Conduct Violations
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Summary
SparkFun Electronics has officially announced it will no longer transact with Adafruit Industries due to recent violations of SparkFun's Code of Conduct. The company published this response on January 7, 2026, stating that the decision was made because of activities that directly violate their publicly available Code of Conduct. While not providing specific details, SparkFun acknowledges this may be frustrating but explains they occasionally have to make difficult business decisions.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledSparkFun has determined that it can no longer transact with Adafruit Industries.
Due to recent activities that are in direct violation of our Code of Conduct, which is publicly available on our website.
Without oversharing, recent violations include:
We understand this may be frustrating. From time to time, we have to make difficult business decisions.
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