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Credits and legal notices ​

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We, the developers of Win7 Simu, acknowledge that we are not the original creators of several assets used in this project. We have made every effort to ensure that we comply with the licenses of these assets and provide proper attribution. If you believe we have used your work without proper attribution or in violation of its license, please contact us at [email protected], we will promptly address the issue.

In Win7 Simu, we use a variety of third-party assets, including icons, images, sounds, and source code. These assets are integral to the functionality and aesthetics of the application, enhancing the user experience and providing a more authentic Windows 7 simulation. Below is a list of these assets, along with their respective licenses and attributions. We are committed to respecting the rights of the original creators and ensuring that all assets are used in compliance with their licenses.

Microsoft Windows assets ​

As the primary inspiration for Win7 Simu, we have utilized various assets derived from Microsoft Windows 7, and other versions of Windows, including:

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows 95 and 98
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows Whistler
  • Windows XP
  • Windows Vista
  • Windows 7
  • Windows 8 and 8.1
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 11

Below is a list of specific assets we have used in Win7 Simu:

  • Wallpapers: the wallpapers from Windows 7 and the default wallpapers of other Windows versions as listed above.
  • Icons: system icons of different Windows versions, including those for My Computer, Recycle Bin, Control Panel, Notepad and others.
  • Sounds: system sounds of different Windows versions, including startup, shutdown, notification, error sounds, and others.
  • Gadget-related assets: images from Windows 7 Gadgets, including Battery, Clock, Weather, and others.
  • Game-related assets: images and sounds from Windows 7 games, including Minesweeper, Purble Place, Chess Titans, and others.

We acknowledge that these assets are copyrighted by Microsoft and are not licensed for redistribution. They are used in this project solely to recreate the nostalgic experience of past Windows versions, in a transformative, educational, and simulation context. While we have some forms of monetization in place, we do not use any of these assets for direct profit, such as selling them or using them in a way that would infringe on Microsoft's copyrights, and cause confusion with the original Windows products.

If you are a representative of Microsoft and believe that we have used these assets inappropriately, please contact us at [email protected] so we can address and correct the issue promptly.

Theme assets ​

Win7 Simu utilizes various assets from other products as part of our theming system. In general, these assets are only used for visual simulation and we do not claim ownership or distribute them outside of the app. We respect the rights of the original creators and ensure that we comply with their licenses.

Below is a list of themes and their respective third-party assets used in Win7 Simu, along with their licenses and attributions.

Oxygen ​

Aero Noir ​

Ubuntu ​

  • The wallpaper from version 22.04 - licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
  • The icons from the Humanity theme - licensed under GNU GPL v2.

Kubuntu ​

Chrome OS ​

  • The default wallpaper, icons, and sounds from Chrome OS Flex - not openly licensed.
  • These assets are used only for visual simulation. We acknowledge that Chrome OS and its assets are proprietary to Google. Win7 Simu is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google.

macOS ​

  • The default wallpaper, icons, and sounds from macOS Big Sur - not openly licensed.
  • These assets are used only for visual simulation. We acknowledge that macOS and its assets are proprietary to Apple. Win7 Simu is not affiliated with or endorsed by Apple.

User-generated content ​

Win7 Simu includes a feature called Theme Studio, which allows users to create and publish their own themes. These themes may include custom icons, wallpapers, and other visual elements.

We do not claim ownership over user-submitted content and cannot verify the origin of every asset used. It is the responsibility of each user to ensure that they have the right to use and share the content included in their themes.

If you are a rights holder and believe your work has been included in a user-generated theme without permission, please contact us at [email protected]. We take such reports seriously and will act promptly to investigate and, if necessary, remove the content.

Open-source software ​

Win7 Simu is built using various open-source libraries and frameworks. We acknowledge the contributions of these projects and comply with their respective licenses. Below is a list of some of the key open-source components used in the project: