Trust center
Trust, security, and ethics
Switch Power Scheme is a focused Windows utility. This page explains how to think about risk, responsibility, and verification in direct language.
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Legal usage policy
Deploy Switch Power Scheme only on hardware you own or formally manage. Follow employer, school, or government policies before installing portable executables. Do not use the tool to circumvent power policies that exist for safety or compliance reasons unless you have written approval from the controlling entity.
Ethical usage statement
Power schemes affect energy draw, thermal headroom, and uptime. Ethical use means transparent communication with anyone who shares the machine, accurate labeling of custom plans, and measured changes during collaborative sessions such as live streams or classrooms.
Open behavior transparency
The program is distributed as a compiled portable binary rather than a source first package. Transparency therefore relies on reproducible hashes, observable local behavior, and standard Windows auditing tools. Review outbound connections with your existing endpoint stack during pilots and document findings in your software catalog.
No malware clarification
Malware is defined by harmful intent and effect, not by the mere presence of an unfamiliar executable. Switch Power Scheme exists to reduce friction around legitimate Windows power APIs. If a security product disagrees, validate with hashes, capture evidence, and escalate through proper channels instead of rumor.
User responsibility disclaimer
You accept responsibility for backups, compatibility testing, and rollback plans. pcoptimizer.org does not operate the upstream build pipeline and cannot warranty fitness for regulated environments. When in doubt, run inside a disposable virtual machine before broad deployment.