Terms of Service

1. Introduction

Welcome to SmoothFPS ("we," "our," or "us"). By accessing or using our website at smoothfps.com (the "Service"), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use our Service.

2. Nature of Service

SmoothFPS is an educational and informational platform that provides guidance, tutorials, and suggested solutions for gaming performance issues such as FPS stuttering, micro-freezes, and frame drops.

We are not:

• An official technical support provider for any hardware or software manufacturer
• Affiliated with Microsoft, NVIDIA, AMD, Intel, or any other company
• Providing guaranteed fixes or professional IT services
• Responsible for any changes you make to your system

3. ⚠️ Risk Disclaimer – Solutions & Modifications

Many solutions provided on SmoothFPS involve modifying system settings, including but not limited to:

• Windows Registry Editor – Incorrect changes can cause system instability or prevent Windows from booting
• BIOS/UEFI Settings – Incorrect changes can prevent your PC from starting or cause hardware issues
• PowerShell & Command Prompt Commands – Running with administrator privileges can affect system behavior
• Windows Security Features – Disabling features like Core Isolation may reduce system security
• Power Management Settings – May affect battery life, heat output, and hardware longevity
• Driver and Software Changes – May affect system stability

By using our solutions, you acknowledge and accept that:

• You apply all changes at your own risk
• You should create a System Restore Point before making any changes
• You should back up important data before attempting system modifications
• SmoothFPS is not liable for any damage, data loss, or system issues resulting from applying our suggestions
• We provide instructions "as-is" with no warranty of any kind

4. User Accounts

Some features of our Service require creating an account. You agree to:

• Provide accurate, current, and complete registration information
• Maintain the security of your password and account
• Accept responsibility for all activities under your account
• Notify us immediately of any unauthorized access

We reserve the right to suspend or terminate accounts that violate these terms.

5. User Conduct & Community Guidelines

When using our voting and commenting features, you agree to:

• Be respectful and constructive in all interactions
• Not post spam, advertisements, or promotional content
• Not share malicious content, malware, or harmful links
• Not harass, abuse, or threaten other users
• Not impersonate others or create misleading accounts
• Vote honestly based on your actual experience with solutions

We reserve the right to remove content and ban users who violate these guidelines without prior notice.

6. HWiNFO Log Upload Service

Our HWiNFO log analysis feature allows you to upload hardware monitoring logs for AI-powered analysis. By using this feature:

• You confirm that you have the right to upload the log files
• You understand that logs contain hardware identifiers and system information
• You consent to the analysis being performed by AI services
• You acknowledge that analysis results are informational only, not professional diagnostics

See our Privacy Policy for details on how we handle uploaded files.

7. Intellectual Property

All content on SmoothFPS, including text, graphics, logos, and software, is our property or licensed to us. You may:

• View and use our content for personal, non-commercial purposes
• Share links to our pages

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute our content without permission
• Use our branding for your own products or services
• Scrape or harvest our content in bulk

8. Limitation of Liability

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, SMOOTHFPS AND ITS OPERATORS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Loss of data or system corruption
• Hardware damage
• Loss of profits or revenue
• System downtime or inability to use your computer

THE SERVICE IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.

9. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms of Service from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. Continued use of the Service after changes constitutes acceptance of the new terms.

10. Contact Us

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us through our Contact Page.