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This generally isn't true for the OS, you can almost always flash a lower version.
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/08/new-security-measures-make-android-13-for-the-pixel-6-a-one-way-update/
Yes, I thought this a bit ridiculous I've put a variety of ROMs on dozens of different models. There's no self-destruct booby trap st the hardware level. Many are difficult some are impossible to flash, but nothing will break itself. That would be a suicidal business decision.
Pixel 6 is one such a device that does this. I replied with a link to a different comment, but not reproducing here to avoid the perception of spamming links.