Scan Accuracy Disclaimer

SimSweep's Scan Engine analyzes .package files and other mod-related files in your Sims 4 Mods folder. It examines resource keys, file structures, metadata, and known patterns to:

• Identify potential conflicts between mods
• Detect broken, corrupted, or outdated content
• Classify content by type (CAS, build/buy, script mods, overrides, etc.)
• Flag duplicate files
• Detect tuning-level incompatibilities between mods (“soft conflicts”)
• Analyze save files to identify which CC each save depends on
• Suggest organizational actions (sorting, removal, disabling)
• Help diagnose causes of game crashes or performance issues

The Scan Engine is a tool designed to assist you. It is not infallible.

The Scan Engine operates on best-effort pattern matching and metadata analysis. It does not execute mod code or fully simulate the game engine. This means:

• False positives occur. The Scan Engine may flag a file as broken, conflicting, or problematic when it is actually fine.
• False negatives occur. The Scan Engine may fail to detect a real problem. Some conflicts are only detectable at runtime.
• Classifications may be wrong. Content type detection is based on heuristics.
• Recommendations are suggestions, not commands. The final decision is always yours.
• Game updates can invalidate results. After a Sims 4 patch, previously valid content may become broken.
• Third-party content varies wildly. Thousands of creators with different tools and packaging methods means edge cases are inevitable.

Before acting on scan results, especially before deleting or modifying files:

1. Review the recommendation. Understand what's being flagged and why.
2. Use the backup. Verify SimSweep created a backup before proceeding.
3. Test incrementally. Remove files in small batches and test between batches.
4. Keep your own backups. SimSweep's backup system is a convenience, not a replacement for your own backup strategy.

SYVR Studios is not responsible for consequences of acting on scan results, including deletion of files that were not actually broken, game crashes, lost progress, or time spent troubleshooting. The Scan Engine is provided “as is” without warranties of any kind.

We actively work to improve scan accuracy with every update. If you encounter a false positive, a missed conflict, or a misclassification, report it through the in-app bug report feature or at info@simsweep.com.