DISCLAIMER.md
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# Legal Disclaimer
**Last Updated:** March 2026
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## 1. Acceptance of Terms
By downloading, installing, or using RetroArr ("the Software"), you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this disclaimer. If you do not agree to these terms, do not use the Software.
## 2. Nature of the Software
RetroArr is an open-source, self-hosted game library manager. It:
- Organizes and catalogs metadata for video games
- Provides a single UI for managing a user's personal game collection
- Integrates with third-party metadata providers (IGDB, Steam, ScreenScraper, etc.)
## 3. No Warranty
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS IS", WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND NONINFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE AUTHORS, COPYRIGHT HOLDERS, OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIM, DAMAGES, OR OTHER LIABILITY, WHETHER IN AN ACTION OF CONTRACT, TORT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING FROM, OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SOFTWARE OR THE USE OR OTHER DEALINGS IN THE SOFTWARE.
## 4. Limitation of Liability
Under no circumstances shall the developers, contributors, or maintainers of RetroArr be liable for:
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
- Loss of data, profits, or business opportunities
- System failures or security breaches
- Any legal consequences resulting from the use or misuse of this Software
## 5. Intellectual Property & Trademarks
- All trademarks, service marks, trade names, logos, and brand names appearing in the Software or its documentation are the property of their respective owners.
- The use of these marks is solely for identification, compatibility, and descriptive purposes.
- RetroArr is **not** affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to Nintendo, Sony, Microsoft, Valve, GOG, or any other game platform, publisher, or console manufacturer.
## 6. User Responsibility & Legal Compliance
**6.1 Lawful Use Only**
Users are solely responsible for ensuring that their use of RetroArr complies with all applicable local, national, and international laws, including but not limited to copyright, intellectual property, and digital rights laws.
**6.2 No Encouragement of Piracy**
The developers of RetroArr **do not condone, support, or encourage piracy**, copyright infringement, or the illegal acquisition of copyrighted material. The Software is intended exclusively for managing **legally obtained** content.
**6.3 Content Responsibility**
Users bear full responsibility for:
- The legality of all content they manage, download, or access using this Software
- Ensuring they have the legal right to possess and use any files in their library
- Any consequences arising from the use of third-party indexers or download sources
## 7. Third-Party Services & Integrations
RetroArr may integrate with or connect to third-party services, APIs, or platforms (e.g., Prowlarr, Jackett, torrent clients, metadata providers). The developers:
- Have no control over these external services
- Make no representations or warranties regarding their availability, accuracy, or legality
- Accept no responsibility for their content, privacy policies, or practices
- Are not liable for any damages resulting from the use of third-party services
## 8. Data & Privacy
- RetroArr operates locally on the user's own hardware
- No personal data is collected, transmitted, or stored by the developers
- Users are responsible for securing their own installations and data
## 9. Indemnification
You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the developers and contributors of RetroArr from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including legal fees) arising from your use of the Software or violation of this disclaimer.
## 10. Severability
If any provision of this disclaimer is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that provision shall be limited or eliminated to the minimum extent necessary, and the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.
## 11. Governing Law
This disclaimer shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable law, without regard to conflict of law principles.
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**By using RetroArr, you confirm that you have read and understood this disclaimer and agree to its terms.**