Terms of Service

Effective Date: March 8, 2026

Last Updated: March 8, 2026

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using AutoRuns (located at autoruns.net), you agree to follow and be bound by these Terms of Service. If you disagree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the website immediately.

These Terms apply to all visitors and users of the site, regardless of how you access it — whether through a desktop browser, mobile device, or any other means.

These Terms took effect on March 8, 2026. Your continued use of the site after that date means you accept these Terms as written.

2. Description of Service

AutoRuns is an independently operated informational website. We provide guides, tutorials, feature breakdowns, and download links related to the AutoRuns system utility developed by Mark Russinovich and published by Microsoft Corporation (Sysinternals).

What we are: A fan-made resource site that helps users learn about AutoRuns, understand its features, and find official download sources.

What we are not: We are not the developer, publisher, or official distributor of AutoRuns. We have no affiliation with Microsoft Corporation or the Sysinternals team.

We do not host software files on our servers. All download links point to official or original external sources such as Microsoft Learn or the Sysinternals download servers. The content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes.

3. Intellectual Property

AutoRuns, Sysinternals, and Microsoft are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All software names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this site belong to their respective owners. We use these names strictly for identification and informational purposes under fair use principles.

Original content on this website — including written articles, guides, page designs, HTML/CSS code, and graphics created by our team — belongs to autoruns.net. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute this original content without written permission from us.

The AutoRuns software itself remains the intellectual property of Microsoft Corporation and is subject to its own licensing terms.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. When using autoruns.net, you agree not to:

  • Use the site in any way that breaks applicable local, national, or international laws
  • Attempt to interfere with the site’s operation, security, or infrastructure
  • Scrape, crawl, or bulk-harvest content without our written permission
  • Use the site to distribute malware, spam, phishing links, or other malicious content
  • Impersonate any person, organization, or entity
  • Use bots or automated tools to access the site at rates that could impair its performance
  • Try to bypass, disable, or circumvent any security features on the site

We reserve the right to block access for anyone who violates these rules.

5. Downloads and Software

This section is particularly important. Please read it carefully.

All download links on this site direct you to external sources — primarily the official Microsoft Sysinternals download servers. We do not host, modify, repackage, or redistribute any software files ourselves.

Because we link to external sources rather than hosting files directly, we cannot guarantee the safety, integrity, or continued availability of any downloadable software. External sources may change their URLs, update their files, or remove downloads at any time.

Your responsibilities when downloading software:

  • Verify that downloads come from legitimate, official sources
  • Scan all downloaded files with up-to-date antivirus software before opening or running them
  • Read and accept the software’s own license agreement (EULA) before installation
  • Check that the software is compatible with your operating system and hardware
  • Back up important data before installing new software

We do not provide technical support for AutoRuns or any other software mentioned on this site. For help with the software, contact the official developer (Microsoft Sysinternals) through their support channels.

While we try to keep download links current, they may become outdated. If you find a broken or incorrect link, please let us know through our contact page.

6. Disclaimer of Warranties

This site and everything on it is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis. We make no warranties or guarantees of any kind, whether express or implied.

Specifically, we do not warrant that:

  • The information on the site is accurate, complete, or current
  • The site will be available without interruption or free of errors
  • The site or its servers are free from viruses or harmful code
  • Download links will work or remain valid over time
  • The site is fit for any particular purpose

We disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. You use this website at your own risk.

7. Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall autoruns.net or its operators be liable for any damages of any kind, including but not limited to:

  • Direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages
  • Damages resulting from your use of — or inability to use — this website
  • Damages caused by software you downloaded through links on this site
  • Loss of data, revenue, profits, or business opportunities
  • Computer damage, system corruption, or data loss
  • Any decisions or actions you take based on information found on this site

This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory involved — whether based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, or anything else. It applies even if we have been told about the possibility of such damages.

Our maximum total liability to you for any claim related to this site is $0 (zero dollars).

9. Advertisements

This website may display advertisements served through Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising networks. These ads are placed and managed by the ad networks, not by us directly.

We do not endorse any products or services shown in advertisements. The ad content is determined by the advertising network based on factors like your browsing history and interests.

Clicking on advertisements is your choice and done at your own risk. We bear no responsibility for the content, accuracy, or reliability of any advertisement displayed on this site.

10. Content Accuracy and Updates

We put genuine effort into keeping our content accurate and helpful. That said, software changes often — versions get updated, features get added or removed, system requirements shift, and download locations move.

We cannot guarantee that every piece of information on the site is current at any given moment. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time without prior notice.

If you spot something that looks wrong or outdated, we would appreciate hearing about it through our contact page.

11. DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe that any content on this website infringes your copyright, please refer to our Disclaimer page for the full DMCA takedown process and instructions on how to submit a notice.

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices promptly.

12. Privacy

Your use of this website is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which explains what information we collect and how we handle it.

By using autoruns.net, you acknowledge and consent to the data practices described in our Privacy Policy.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless autoruns.net and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise from:

  • Your use of (or misuse of) this website
  • Your violation of these Terms of Service
  • Your violation of any third-party rights
  • Any content you submit through the contact form or other means

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the site should first be resolved through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

If direct negotiation does not resolve the matter, either party may submit the dispute to the appropriate courts having jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court, the remaining provisions stay in full force. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable while preserving its original intent.

16. Changes to Terms

We may update these Terms at any time. When we do, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. We will not send individual notifications of changes.

Your continued use of the site after any changes means you accept the revised Terms. We encourage you to check this page from time to time so you stay informed.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to this site at any time, for any reason, without prior notice or liability to you.

Sections that should logically survive termination — including limitations of liability, indemnification, intellectual property, and disclaimers — will remain in effect after any termination.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, form the entire agreement between you and autoruns.net regarding your use of this website. They replace any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or spoken.

19. Contact

Have questions about these Terms? We are happy to help. Visit our Contact page to get in touch.

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