Disclaimer

Last Updated: March 18, 2026

Important Notice: dupeguru.net is an independently operated, fan-made informational resource. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with Andrew Senetar, Hardcoded Software, or any other developer of the dupeGuru application. All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Website Disclaimer

dupeguru.net is an independent, fan-made website that provides information, guides, and download links for the dupeGuru duplicate file finder application. This site exists because we genuinely find dupeGuru useful and want to help others discover it.

We are not the official website for dupeGuru. The official project is maintained on GitHub by Andrew Senetar. Any information published here is gathered from publicly available sources, including the official GitHub repository, community forums, and user documentation.

Use of product names, logos, and trademarks on this site is strictly for identification purposes. It does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or partnership.

No Affiliation or Association

dupeguru.net is independently operated. We do not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of the dupeGuru development team or any associated parties.

For official support, bug reports, feature requests, or direct communication with the developers, please visit the official dupeGuru GitHub repository.

Any descriptions of features, system requirements, or software behavior reflect our understanding at the time of writing. The dupeGuru project may update, change, or discontinue features without our knowledge.

Download & File Hosting

We do not host dupeGuru software files on our servers. All download links on this site point directly to the original source:

  • The official GitHub releases page maintained by the dupeGuru development team
  • Other legitimate distribution channels recognized by the developers

We do not modify, repackage, bundle, or alter any software files in any way. What you download comes directly from the original source.

Because these files are hosted externally, we cannot guarantee their continued availability or integrity. We recommend verifying any download against the official GitHub repository before installation.

No Warranty

All information on dupeguru.net is provided on an “as is” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We do our best to keep content accurate and up to date, but we make no guarantees about:

  • The accuracy or completeness of software descriptions, feature lists, or guides
  • The timeliness of version numbers, release dates, or system requirements
  • The suitability of dupeGuru or any mentioned software for your particular use case
  • The continued availability of external resources we link to

Software versions, features, and system requirements may change at any time. Always check the official GitHub repository for the most current information about dupeGuru.

Limitation of Liability

Your use of any software discovered through dupeguru.net is entirely at your own risk. We are not liable for:

  • Damage to your computer, operating system, files, or data
  • Loss of data or productivity resulting from software use
  • Security vulnerabilities or issues in downloaded software
  • Compatibility problems with your hardware or other applications
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages

Before installing dupeGuru or any software, you should:

  • Verify the download source matches the official GitHub releases page
  • Run an antivirus scan on downloaded files
  • Back up important data before running duplicate file operations
  • Review the dupeGuru documentation to understand how the software handles file deletion

Respect for Developers

We have genuine respect for the developers behind dupeGuru. Originally created by Virgil Dupras (Hardcoded Software) and now maintained by Andrew Senetar and the open-source community, dupeGuru represents years of dedicated work released freely under the GPLv3 license.

All software featured on this site is the intellectual property of its respective creators. Our goal is to help users discover and learn about dupeGuru — not to undermine the developers who built it.

We encourage all users to:

  • Contribute to the dupeGuru project on GitHub if you have the skills
  • Report bugs through the official issue tracker
  • Respect the GPLv3 license terms when using dupeGuru
  • Share feedback with the development team through proper channels

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  • Commentary and factual reporting about publicly available software
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We respect copyright law and comply fully with the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA).

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