Legal use
Dump only from hardware you own. No ROM or key hosting here.
Integrity & ethics
Trust, Security, and Ethics
How Ryujinx approaches legal use, open development, and user safety at ryujinx.dev.
Ethics first
Anti-piracy stance. Support developers of games you play.
Open source
MIT-licensed code you can audit, build, and verify.
No malware
Official builds are clean — verify hashes, avoid repacks.
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Policy
Legal Usage Policy
Ryujinx is emulation software. It does not include Nintendo firmware, keys, or commercial games. You must obtain those files by dumping hardware you own. Distributing or downloading copyrighted Switch content without authorization may violate law in your region.
This website does not host keys, ROMs, firmware packages, or warez links. We explain how to configure software you already legally possess.
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Ethics
Ethical Usage Statement
The Ryujinx project and ryujinx.dev condemn piracy. Support developers by purchasing games you play. Use emulation for backups, accessibility, homebrew development, and research on titles you own.
- Do not share prod.keys, title.keys, or dumped ROMs.
- Do not use Ryujinx to bypass paid content or online subscriptions.
- Respect regional ratings and parental controls.
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Transparency
Open-Source Transparency
Ryujinx is published under the MIT license. Anyone can inspect the codebase, build from source, and verify that distributed binaries match tagged releases. Community forks and Canary channels should clearly label their origin.
Dependencies such as LibHac for file systems and community multiplayer bridges are credited in project documentation. Security researchers can report issues through responsible disclosure channels maintained by active maintainers.
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Safety
No Malware Clarification
Authentic Ryujinx builds are not designed to install spyware, miners, or remote access tools. Malware risk comes from third-party repacks on untrusted download pages. Always verify SHA-256 hashes and prefer releases you can audit.
Antivirus heuristics may label emulators as suspicious because they are unsigned, packed, or uncommon. That is not proof of infection. See antivirus guidance and download integrity pages.
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Disclaimer
User Responsibility Disclaimer
You are responsible for compliance with local laws, Nintendo terms of service, and intellectual property rules. ryujinx.dev is an independent information resource and is not affiliated with Nintendo, gdkchan, or any former Ryujinx distribution group.
Use of this site and software is at your own risk. We provide documentation without warranty of fitness for a particular purpose. Backup saves and keys before major updates.
Download integrity
SHA-256 verification and official build channels.
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Antivirus guidance
False positives, exclusions, and safe install paths.
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Security FAQ
Keys, legality, and safe download answers.
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Stay safe and informed
Follow our guides for verified installs, legal setup, and community best practices.