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@@ -126,6 +126,9 @@ config_path = C:\Users\...\Subnautica2\Saved\Config\Windows
 
 Delete `config.ini` to force a fresh scan on next launch.
 
+> Only the disclaimer flag and save-folder paths are stored — no backup
+> state or file metadata is persisted.
+
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 ## Platform Support