I work in a bunch of tools that do things to customer's computers. Some of these tools allow scripting, which allows someone to run a script to nuke files, registry keys, or the like. Of course, if the script is bad, or if there's a serious bug in the tool, it could cause damage to the person's system. I'm concerned that a user might become... angry... with me if something goes wrong.How do I minimize the likelihood of being sued as a result of publishing such a tool?
How does one minimize or prevent User lawsuits?
legal
I'm guessing you need the infamous Disclaimer message saying blah-blah-blah with the Accept \ Not Accept buttons.If they do not accept, you do not install or run your software.Does that prevent lawsuits?  No.  But it's ammunition for your defense lawyer should it come to that.Of course, IF your software is the explicit CAUSE of any damage, then no disclaimer will probably help you.In the US, you can't really prevent lawsuits in this happy litigation society, but you can prevent some of the damage by setting up a corporation-- this will prevent (in most cases) any lawsuits against your personal assets.To add my own disclaimer: I am not a lawyer, seek professional council, yada-yada-yada.