Disclaimer
Last Updated: March 7, 2026
This page explains what photorec.net does, what it does not do, and what every visitor should verify before using PhotoRec or any other recovery utility linked from this site.
1. Website Disclaimer
photorec.net is an independent informational resource for people researching PhotoRec, its recovery workflow, and the original project pages.
We publish summaries, setup notes, and direct references because PhotoRec is widely used when files have been deleted or media has been reformatted. That editorial role does not make this site official and does not give us any ownership interest in the software.
All product names, trademarks, logos, developer names, and brand elements mentioned on this website remain the property of their respective owners. We use the name PhotoRec only to identify the software being discussed. That use is descriptive and does not imply endorsement.
2. No Affiliation or Association
photorec.net is not the official website for PhotoRec, TestDisk, or any other tool listed on this site.
We do not represent CGSecurity, we do not act on behalf of the PhotoRec developers, and we do not provide official support. Information on this site is gathered from public documentation, release pages, and editorial review.
Use the official source first: if you need confirmed release information, official support, licensing details, or bug reporting channels for PhotoRec, you should use the original project website rather than rely on this site alone.
3. Download and File Hosting Disclaimer
We generally do not host PhotoRec files on our own server. Our standard practice is to direct visitors to the original source.
For PhotoRec, that usually means CGSecurity pages, official release archives, source repositories, or another original distribution channel maintained by the project itself. We do not modify, patch, repackage, rename, or bundle PhotoRec with extra installers or offers.
- We cannot guarantee ongoing availability or integrity for files hosted by third parties.
- We do not promise that every external link will always point to the newest PhotoRec build.
- You should verify the source, file name, and destination page before downloading anything.
- You should save recovered files to a different drive, which is also consistent with the usual PhotoRec workflow.
PhotoRec is often used after data loss, so visitors should be especially careful. A rushed download, a wrong destination folder, or confusion between PhotoRec, QPhotoRec, and TestDisk can create avoidable problems.
4. No Warranty and “As Is” Information
All information on photorec.net is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind.
We try to keep PhotoRec pages accurate, but software versions, features, supported systems, and documentation can change without notice. We do not guarantee accuracy, completeness, timeliness, availability, or fitness for a specific purpose.
Nothing on this site should be read as a promise that PhotoRec will recover a particular file or solve a particular recovery case. Results depend on the drive, file system, overwrite history, and the choices made during recovery.
5. Limitation of Liability
Your use of this website, any external download, and PhotoRec itself is entirely at your own risk.
photorec.net and its operators are not liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages related to your use of this website or any software you discover through it. That includes damage to hardware, data loss, failed recovery attempts, work interruption, malware exposure, software conflicts, or compatibility issues.
- You are responsible for confirming that a PhotoRec download is authentic.
- You are responsible for scanning files with your own security tools.
- You are responsible for making backups before attempting recovery.
- You are responsible for deciding whether self-service recovery is appropriate for your situation.
If a drive contains business records, legal evidence, or irreplaceable media, professional recovery help may be the safer option. This site does not provide professional data recovery services.
6. Respect for Developers and Intellectual Property
We respect the PhotoRec project, the TestDisk project, and the people who maintain them.
PhotoRec exists because experienced developers invested time in building and documenting a recovery tool that many users trust in stressful situations. Our purpose is to help users understand the software and reach the official project more easily, not to take credit for the work.
Support the original creators. We do not claim copyright ownership over PhotoRec, TestDisk, project binaries, official screenshots, logos, or documentation created by the original authors. If you benefit from PhotoRec, respect the GNU GPL license, use official sources when possible, and give credit to the actual developers.
7. Fair Use and DMCA Policy
Our content is published for informational and educational purposes, including commentary about how PhotoRec works and where users can learn more.
That includes original summaries, guides, feature descriptions, and references to public project information. When we mention PhotoRec names, interface terms, release facts, or screenshots, we do so to identify the software and explain the workflow. We believe that kind of use is lawful descriptive use and, where applicable, fair use.
We also respect copyright law and respond to valid complaints. If you believe material on photorec.net infringes your rights, contact us through our Contact page.
DMCA takedown process: please include identification of the copyrighted work, the exact URL on our site, your contact information, a good-faith statement, a statement under penalty of perjury that the notice is accurate, and your physical or electronic signature.
We review valid DMCA notices within 48 to 72 hours and may remove or disable access to challenged material while the matter is being evaluated.
8. External Links Disclaimer
This website contains links to external websites that we do not own or control.
Those links may point to CGSecurity pages, archives, repositories, app stores, or documentation related to PhotoRec. We include them because they may help visitors reach source material faster, not because we control the content or policies of those sites.
We are not responsible for the accuracy, availability, security, privacy practices, or terms used by any external website. A link from photorec.net does not mean we endorse every file, statement, or policy found there.
9. Changes to This Disclaimer
We may update this disclaimer from time to time as the site changes or our editorial practices change.
Any revision will be posted on this page with an updated date. Continued use of photorec.net after changes are posted means you accept the revised disclaimer. If you do not agree, you should stop using the site.
10. Contact
Questions about this disclaimer or a copyright concern tied to PhotoRec-related content should be sent through our Contact page.
If you need to reach us about this page, use our Contact page and include enough detail for us to understand the issue. If your question is actually about PhotoRec support, bugs, or feature requests, the official project website is the correct place to ask.