# Terms of Service

**Last Updated:** April 5, 2026

## 1. Acceptance of Terms

By downloading, installing, or using **optimizerDuck** (the "Application"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree, do not use the Application.

## 2. Free & Open Source

optimizerDuck is a **completely free and open-source** project licensed under the [GNU General Public License v3.0](./LICENSE). You are free to:

- ✅ Use the Application in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- ✅ **Study** the source code
- ✅ **Modify** and **distribute** under GPL v3 terms
- ✅ **Contribute** via pull requests

There are currently no paid features.

## 3. Safety & Security

To the best of our knowledge, the Application:

- 🔒 Contains no intentionally malicious code
- 🔒 Is fully open-source and publicly auditable
- 🔒 Does not include hidden or obfuscated harmful behavior
- 🔒 Can be built from publicly available source code

However, we strongly encourage users to review the source code or have it audited before use.

## 4. No Warranty

The Application is provided **"AS IS"**, without warranty of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to:

- Merchantability
- Fitness for a particular purpose
- Non-infringement

## 5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the authors, contributors, or copyright holders be liable for any claim, damages, or other liability arising from:

- ❌ **Misuse** of the Application or its features
- ❌ **System instability** caused by applied optimizations
- ❌ **Data loss** resulting from system changes
- ❌ **Performance issues** from third-party software conflicts
- ❌ **User modifications** to system settings or the Application itself
- ❌ **Incompatibility** with specific hardware or software configurations

**You use this Application at your own risk.**

## 6. Recommended Precautions

Before applying any optimizations, we strongly recommend:

1. 📋 **Create a System Restore Point**
2. 💾 **Back up important data**
3. 📖 **Read the documentation** for each optimization
4. 🔍 **Understand what each toggle does** before enabling it

## 7. Third-Party Content

optimizerDuck may reference or interact with:

- Windows operating system components
- Third-party software installed on your system
- Community-developed optimization techniques

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or responsible for any third-party software or services.

## 8. Modifications to Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms. Check this page periodically for updates.

## 9. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the jurisdiction in which the primary maintainer resides, without regard to conflict of law principles.

## 10. Contact

For questions about these Terms:

- 🐛 Open an [Issue](https://github.com/itsfatduck/optimizerDuck/issues)
- 💬 Join our [Discord](https://discord.gg/tDUBDCYw9Q)
- 🌐 Visit [optimizerduck.vercel.app](https://optimizerduck.vercel.app/)

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**By using optimizerDuck, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.**