Terms of Service

1 Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using PerfView (perfview.net), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please do not use the website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or interacts with this site in any way. Your continued use of PerfView after any modifications to these Terms means you accept those changes.

2 Description of Service

PerfView (perfview.net) is an independently operated informational website focused on the PerfView performance-analysis tool developed by Microsoft. We provide download links, feature descriptions, getting-started guides, and answers to common questions about PerfView.

We are not the developer, publisher, or official distributor of PerfView. Microsoft and its .NET/CLR Performance Team maintain the actual PerfView software. All software belongs to its respective developers and owners.

We do not host PerfView files on our servers. Download links on this site point to official external sources such as the Microsoft GitHub repository. Content on this site is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3 Intellectual Property

PerfView, the PerfView logo, and related trademarks are the property of Microsoft Corporation. All other software names, logos, and trademarks mentioned on this site belong to their respective owners. Our use of these names is strictly for identification and informational purposes.

Original content on this site, including written articles, guides, page designs, and HTML/CSS code, is the property of perfview.net. You may not copy, reproduce, or redistribute our original content without written permission.

The PerfView software itself is released under the MIT License by Microsoft. We do not claim any ownership of the software or its source code.

4 Use of the Website

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

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable laws or regulations
• Attempt to interfere with the site’s operation, security, or infrastructure
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from the site without permission
• Distribute malware, spam, or any form of malicious content through the site
• Impersonate any person, entity, or organization
• Use automated tools to access the site at a rate that could degrade performance for other users
• Circumvent or attempt to bypass any security measures on the site

5 Downloads and Software

All download links on this site direct you to external sources, primarily the official Microsoft GitHub repository for PerfView. We do not host, modify, repackage, or redistribute any software files.

We cannot guarantee the safety, integrity, or continued availability of files hosted on external servers. You are solely responsible for:

• Verifying the authenticity of any downloaded software before running it
• Scanning downloaded files with up-to-date antivirus software
• Reading and agreeing to PerfView’s own license agreement (MIT License) before use
• Confirming compatibility with your operating system and hardware
• Backing up your data before installing or running any performance-analysis tool

We do not provide technical support for PerfView. If you need help with the software, consult the official PerfView GitHub repository or Microsoft’s documentation.

Download links may become outdated as new versions are released. We make reasonable efforts to keep links current, but we cannot guarantee that every link points to the latest version at all times.

6 Disclaimer of Warranties

This website and all of its content are provided “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied. We make no warranties or representations regarding:

• The accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of any information on this site
• Whether the site will operate without interruption or errors
• Whether the site or its content is free from viruses or harmful components
• The fitness of any information for a particular purpose
• Whether download links will remain functional or point to the most recent version

PerfView is a powerful performance-analysis tool that collects ETW traces and can access low-level system data. Information on this site should not be treated as a substitute for reading the official PerfView documentation or consulting with a qualified developer when diagnosing performance issues in production environments.

We expressly disclaim all warranties to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law.

7 Limitation of Liability

Under no circumstances shall PerfView (perfview.net) or its operators be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to:

• Damages arising from your use of, or inability to use, this website
• Damages arising from any software downloaded through links on this site
• Loss of data, revenue, profit, or business opportunity
• Computer damage, system corruption, or data loss resulting from software you downloaded via our links
• Any action taken based on information provided on this site
• Performance issues caused by incorrect use of PerfView based on our guides

This limitation applies whether the claim is based on warranty, contract, tort, negligence, strict liability, or any other legal theory, even if we have been advised of the possibility of such damages.

Our total aggregate liability to you for all claims shall not exceed zero dollars ($0).

8 External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites and resources, including the official PerfView GitHub repository, Microsoft documentation, and other external references. These links are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes.

We have no control over the content, privacy policies, or practices of any external websites. We do not endorse or assume responsibility for any third-party sites, their content, or their availability.

You access external links entirely at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policies of any external site you visit.

9 Advertisements

This website may display advertisements served through Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising networks. These advertisements are not produced or controlled by us.

Ad content is determined by the advertising network based on factors such as your browsing history and the content of the page. We do not endorse any products or services that appear in advertisements on this site.

Clicking on advertisements is entirely at your discretion. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of any advertisement or the websites they link to.

10 Content Accuracy and Updates

We make reasonable efforts to provide accurate and current information about PerfView, including version details, system requirements, and feature descriptions. That said, PerfView is actively developed by Microsoft, and details can change with each release.

We cannot guarantee that all information reflects the latest state of the software at any given moment. Version numbers, download URLs, feature lists, and system requirements may become outdated between our updates.

We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove any content without prior notice. If you find inaccurate information on this site, we appreciate hearing about it through our contact page.

11 DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe any content on this site infringes your copyright or other intellectual property rights, please refer to our Disclaimer page for our full DMCA takedown process.

We will respond promptly to valid DMCA notices and will remove or disable access to any content found to be infringing.

12 Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy. By using the site, you consent to the collection and use of information as described in that policy.

We encourage you to review the Privacy Policy to understand how we handle any data collected through your use of this website.

13 Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless PerfView (perfview.net) and its operators from any claims, damages, losses, liabilities, or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

• Your use 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

14 Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict of law provisions.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of this site shall first be resolved through good-faith negotiation. If negotiation does not resolve the matter, disputes shall be submitted to the appropriate courts of competent jurisdiction.

15 Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.

16 Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. When we make changes, we will update 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 changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically.

17 Termination

We reserve the right to restrict or terminate your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason. This includes situations where we believe you have violated these Terms.

All provisions that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect, including sections on liability, indemnification, and intellectual property.

18 Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, constitute the entire agreement between you and PerfView (perfview.net) regarding your use of this website. They supersede any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or oral.

19 Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please visit our Contact page to get in touch.

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