# Release Package Guide (English)

This document helps end users understand the `release-package/` bundle:  
where files are located, where the executable is, and how to install.

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## 1. Folder Structure

Top-level contents of `release-package/`:

- `artifacts/`  
  Build outputs (executables, installers, bundles)
- `docs/`  
  User guides (JP/EN) and legal documents
- `licenses/`  
  Main license and third-party licenses
- `RELEASE_CONTENTS.txt`  
  Generation timestamp and content summary
- `RELEASE_GUIDE.md` / `RELEASE_GUIDE.en.md`  
  This release guide (JP/EN)

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## 2. Where is the executable (.exe)?

You will usually find it in one of these locations:

1. `artifacts/*.exe` (portable executable)
2. `artifacts/bundle/` installer files:
   - `*.msi`
   - setup `*.exe`
   - `*.msix` (depending on build environment)

Start by checking `artifacts/`, then `artifacts/bundle/`.

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## 3. Installation (Windows)

### A) MSI / Setup EXE (recommended)

1. Run `*.msi` or setup `*.exe` under `artifacts/bundle/`
2. Follow the installer steps
3. Launch from Start Menu or desktop shortcut

### B) Portable EXE (no install)

1. Copy `artifacts/*.exe` to any folder
2. Run it directly

> On first launch, Windows Defender / SmartScreen may show a warning.
> Verify publisher/source and continue if trusted.

### C) ZIP Distribution (if included)

1. Extract the ZIP to any folder
2. Run the included `*.exe`

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## 4. Which document should I read?

- Usage (Japanese): `docs/user-guide.md`
- Usage (English): `docs/user-guide.en.md`
- Legal (EULA/Privacy/third-party notices): `docs/legal/`
- License text: `licenses/LICENSE`

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## 5. Notes

- For commercial usage terms of generated assets, review `LICENSE` and `docs/legal/`.
