# Disclaimer

**Last Updated:** April 5, 2026

## General Disclaimer

optimizerDuck is an open-source Windows optimization tool provided **"as is"** and **"as available"**, without any warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied.

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## ⚠️ Important Notice

**Using optimizerDuck modifies your Windows system settings.** These changes may affect system behavior, stability, and compatibility. By using this tool, you acknowledge and accept the following:

### 1. No Warranty

The Application is provided **without warranty** of any kind, including but not limited to:

- Implied warranties of **merchantability**
- Fitness for a **particular purpose**
- **Non-infringement** of intellectual property
- **System compatibility** with your specific hardware/software configuration
- **Uninterrupted** or error-free operation

### 2. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the authors, contributors, maintainers, and copyright holders shall **not be liable** for any damages arising from the use or inability to use this Application, including but not limited to:

- 💥 **System crashes** or instability
- 💥 **Data loss** or corruption
- 💥 **Boot failures** or startup issues
- 💥 **Software incompatibility** or conflicts
- 💥 **Performance degradation**
- 💥 **Hardware malfunctions** or driver issues
- 💥 **Loss of functionality** in Windows features
- 💥 **Security vulnerabilities** introduced by optimizations
- 💥 **Direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages**

### 3. User Responsibility

**You are solely responsible for:**

- ✅ Creating a **System Restore Point** before applying any optimizations
- ✅ **Backing up** important data before making system changes
- ✅ **Understanding** what each optimization does before enabling it
- ✅ **Testing** your system after applying optimizations
- ✅ **Reverting** changes if issues occur
- ✅ Ensuring optimizations are **compatible** with your specific setup

### 4. No Professional Advice

The optimizations and recommendations provided are based on general practices and community knowledge. They do **not** constitute professional IT advice. For critical or enterprise systems, consult a qualified professional.

### 5. Windows Version Compatibility

optimizerDuck is designed for **Windows 10 and later**. Behavior may vary depending on:

- Windows version and edition
- System configuration
- Installed third-party software

Compatibility is **not guaranteed** across all environments.

### 6. Third-Party References

optimizerDuck may reference or be inspired by community research, third-party tools, or publicly available documentation.

We are **not affiliated with or endorsed by** Microsoft or any third-party entities. All trademarks belong to their respective owners.

### 7. Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Application in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. The authors are **not responsible** for any misuse of the Application.

### 8. Use at Your Own Risk

**This is the bottom line:** optimizerDuck modifies system-level settings. While we make reasonable efforts to ensure safety, **you use this tool entirely at your own risk**.

If you are not comfortable modifying system settings, **do not use this Application**.

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## Acknowledgment

By downloading, installing, or using optimizerDuck, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this Disclaimer and agree to its terms.

If you do not agree, do not use the Application.