Disclaimer

Last Updated: March 7, 2026

Important: xpadneo (this website) is an independently operated, fan-made informational resource. We are NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially associated with Florian Dollinger, Kai Krakow, or any contributor to the xpadneo open-source project.

Website Disclaimer

This website is an independent informational resource dedicated to helping Linux users learn about and install the xpadneo driver for Xbox wireless controllers. All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks mentioned on this site are the property of their respective owners. References to “Xbox,” “Xbox One,” “Xbox Series X|S,” and related trademarks belong to Microsoft Corporation. Use of these names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

No Affiliation or Association

This website is independently operated. We do not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of the xpadneo developers or Microsoft. All information about xpadneo is gathered from publicly available sources, primarily the official GitHub repository and documentation. For official support, bug reports, or feature requests, always visit the official xpadneo GitHub repository.

Download and File Hosting Disclaimer

We do not host any software files on our servers. All download references and installation instructions point to the original xpadneo GitHub repository and official Linux package repositories (AUR, Fedora Copr, openSUSE Build Service). We make no modifications, alterations, or repackaging of any software. We cannot guarantee the availability or integrity of files hosted on external sources. Always verify downloads from official sources before installation.

No Warranty

All information on this website is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind, express or implied. We make no guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information presented. Software versions, features, system requirements, and compatibility details may change without our knowledge. Kernel driver installation carries inherent risks, and we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in our content.

Limitation of Liability

Installing kernel drivers like xpadneo modifies your Linux system at a low level. Use of any software found through this site is entirely at your own risk. This website and its operators are not liable for:

  • Any damage to your computer, data, or operating system
  • Kernel panics, boot failures, or driver conflicts
  • Loss of data or system functionality
  • Bluetooth adapter incompatibilities
  • Controller malfunction or connectivity issues
  • Any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages

You are solely responsible for verifying compatibility, creating backups, and understanding the risks before installing kernel modules on your system.

Respect for Developers

We have genuine respect for the xpadneo developers and the open-source community that sustains this project. Florian Dollinger created xpadneo as a student project, and Kai Krakow has maintained it with consistent dedication. Our goal is to help users discover and use xpadneo more easily, not to undermine the developers in any way. We encourage users to:

  • Star the project on GitHub to show support
  • Report bugs through the official GitHub issue tracker
  • Contribute to the project if you have the skills
  • Respect the GPL-3.0 license terms

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Changes to This Disclaimer

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