diff --git a/_pages/en_US/get-started-(new-3ds).txt b/_pages/en_US/get-started-(new-3ds).txt
index 30b3986ddb..968d43696f 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/get-started-(new-3ds).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/get-started-(new-3ds).txt
@@ -17,41 +17,46 @@ For all versions you can also [Cart Update](cart-update) to a higher version in
Your device version can be found at the bottom right of the top screen of the System Settings.
{: .notice--success}
-Note that the new [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) method works on *all devices, regions, and versions*! This includes CHN and TWN region devices that were previously unhackable! Currently, for the sake of having a cleaned up chart, it is only listed for versions where it is the only option. *This does not mean that it only works on these versions.*
-{: .notice--success}
-
{: .notice--info}
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/get-started-(old-3ds).txt b/_pages/en_US/get-started-(old-3ds).txt
index 0519b1baf0..3a12701096 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/get-started-(old-3ds).txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/get-started-(old-3ds).txt
@@ -33,13 +33,15 @@ If you updated with a game cart containing the version 9.9.0 or above *(meaning
Your device version can be found at the bottom right of the top screen of the System Settings.
{: .notice--success}
-Note that the new [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) method works on *all devices, regions, and versions*! This includes CHN and TWN region devices that were previously unhackable! Currently, for the sake of having a cleaned up chart, it is only listed for versions where it is the only option. *This does not mean that it only works on these versions.*
-{: .notice--success}
-
{: .notice--info}
+
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diff --git a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt
index e37f301862..5ab23001f5 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/get-started.txt
@@ -26,9 +26,25 @@ Before starting, Windows users should enable the option to show file extensions
Before starting, you may want to check your SD card for errors using [H2testw (Windows)](h2testw-(windows)), [F3 (Linux)](f3-(linux)), or [F3X (Mac)](f3x-(mac))!
{: .notice--warning}
-Note that the new [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) method works on *all devices, regions, and versions*! This includes CHN and TWN region devices that were previously unhackable! Currently, for the sake of having a cleaned up chart, it is only listed for versions where it is the only option. *This does not mean that it only works on these versions.*
+Note that the new [Installing boot9strap (Hardmod)](installing-boot9strap-(hardmod)) method works on *all devices, regions, and versions*! This includes CHN and TWN region devices that were previously unhackable!
{: .notice--success}
+{% capture notice-1 %}
+There have been reports of a wave of bans being handed out to CFW users by Nintendo. To protect yourself, please do the following steps before starting this guide:
+
+1. Go to System Settings, then "Internet Settings", then "SpotPass", then "Sending of System Information"
+1. Disable the "Sending of System Information" option
+1. Exit the System Settings
+1. Go to your Friend's List (the Face Icon in the top row of your Home Menu)
+ + If you receive an error and are kicked out of the menu, the Friend's List setting is already disabled
+1. Go to the Friend's List settings, then "Friend Notification Settings", then "Show friends what you're playing"
+1. Disable the "Show friends what you're playing" option
+1. Exit your Friend's List
+
+{% endcapture %}
+
+{{ notice-1 | markdownify }}
+
| New 3DS | Old 3DS or 2DS |
|:-:|:-:|
| [](get-started-(new-3ds))
[](get-started-(new-3ds)) | [](get-started-(old-3ds)) [](get-started-(old-3ds))
[](get-started-(old-3ds)) |
diff --git a/_pages/en_US/updating-to-boot9strap.txt b/_pages/en_US/updating-to-boot9strap.txt
index b96bb0e79c..8395a79a60 100644
--- a/_pages/en_US/updating-to-boot9strap.txt
+++ b/_pages/en_US/updating-to-boot9strap.txt
@@ -14,6 +14,22 @@ If you have a PIN enabled on Luma3DS, SafeB9SInstaller will give you an "OTP Cry
To use the [magnet](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnet_URI_scheme) links on this page, you will need a torrent client like [Deluge](http://dev.deluge-torrent.org/wiki/Download)
{: .notice--success}
+{% capture notice-1 %}
+There have been reports of a wave of bans being handed out to CFW users by Nintendo. To protect yourself, please do the following steps before starting this guide:
+
+1. Go to System Settings, then "Internet Settings", then "SpotPass", then "Sending of System Information"
+1. Disable the "Sending of System Information" option
+1. Exit the System Settings
+1. Go to your Friend's List (the Face Icon in the top row of your Home Menu)
+ + If you receive an error and are kicked out of the menu, the Friend's List setting is already disabled
+1. Go to the Friend's List settings, then "Friend Notification Settings", then "Show friends what you're playing"
+1. Disable the "Show friends what you're playing" option
+1. Exit your Friend's List
+
+{% endcapture %}
+
+{{ notice-1 | markdownify }}
+
#### What you need
Note that the following required file named `secret_sector.bin` is the same one that was found in the various `data_input.zip` file versions. If you already have that file on your disk somewhere, you can use that one instead of downloading the one below.