Welcome to CITRONEMU.COM, these Terms and Conditions (“Terms”, “Agreement”) set forth the rules and limitations for the Citron Emulator, as well as the user responsibilities.
The Citron Development Team (“we”, “us”, or “our”), is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Citron Emulator.
If you decide to download, install or use the website, you will be considered to have automatically accepted these Terms. In case you do not accept any part of the Terms, do not use the Software.
Use of the Software
Citron Emulator is an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator that is entirely aimed at educational, research, and preservation purposes, and nothing else. With it, the users can not only run their legally owned games on the supported platforms but also learn the emulation technology.
You are allowed to:
- Get Citron Emulator and use it on personal or compatible devices.
- Participate in its development according to the terms of the applicable open-source license.
- Utilize the emulator in conjunction with legally acquired Nintendo Switch games, firmware, and keys only.
You are not allowed to:
- Play, share, or distribute the emulator’s illegal, pirated, or copyrighted game files.
- Sell, lease, or redistribute Citron Emulator for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
- Change or repackage Citron Emulator in a manner that either contradicts its open-source license or gives an incorrect impression of its origin.
Intellectual Property and Licensing
Citron Emulator is launched under the GPLv3 or MIT License and all the source code, documentation, and associated contributions retain the intellectual property rights of their respective authors.
Please keep in mind:
- Citron Emulator is in no way related to, nor authorized by or endorsed by, Nintendo Co., Ltd.
- Trademarks, product names, and copyrighted works, such as Nintendo Switch firmware, system keys, game titles, etc., are all owned by Nintendo and their respective owners.
- You are responsible for making sure that any content you upload or emulate with Citron is legally obtained and used according to copyright laws. For more information about copyright laws you can visit DMCA page.
Disclaimer and No Warranty
The Citron Emulator is offered “as is” with no warranties or liabilities whatsoever, be they express or implied.
We do not give any guarantees regarding the following:
- The emulator’s full compatibility with all games, devices, or operating systems will be reached.
- It will run without any interruptions, mistakes, or security weaknesses.
- The delivery of updates, patches, or bug fixes will be regular or even for an indefinite period.
You use the software completely at your own risk, and you take on all problems or damages that might occur.
For more: Visit Disclaimer Page.
Limitation of Liability
The Citron Development Team, contributors, or any affiliates are not liable for any damages, losses, or consequences under any circumstances, which may arise from:
- The Software usage or its non-usage.
- Loss of data, system breakdown, or hardware malfunctioning.
- Legal matters resulting from improper use, copyright infringement, or unauthorized distribution.
By using this Software, you recognize that you take complete responsibility for any risks or results of your acts.
User Responsibilities and Legal Compliance
As a user, you agree to:
- Use Citron Emulator only with game files and firmware only of which you are the legal owner.
- Obey all local, national, and international software emulation and copyright laws.
- Avoid to share or download copyrighted content from unauthorized sources.
- Keep your device and system secure when downloading or compiling emulator-related files.
Breaching of these conditions can lead to the termination of the access to our services or legal consequences under the applicable law.
Updates, Modifications, and Termination
We have the authority to update, change, or modify these Terms at any time without prior notice.
The changes will be effective as soon as they are posted on this page. Your ongoing usage of the Software post such changes will be considered as your agreement to the revised Terms.
We can also either stop the Software completely or pause it for a while, with or without notifying you.
External Links and Third-Party Resources
For the convenience of the users, our website or documentation may include links to external sites, repositories, or third-party tools.
We do not take any responsibility for the content, policies, or security measures of the third-party websites that are linked from our platform. You can use such resources at your own discretion and risk.
Contact Information
You can contact us any time by using following contact information:
email: emulatorcitron@gmail.com
website: https://citronemu.com/
Last Updated: February, 2026.