Terms of Service

1. Agreement to Terms

By accessing or using TestDisk (testdisk.app), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, you should not use this website.

These Terms apply to all visitors, users, and anyone who accesses or uses the site in any way. Your continued use of TestDisk after any modifications to these Terms means you accept those changes.

2. Description of Service

TestDisk is an independently operated informational website. We provide guides, download links, system requirements, and educational content about the TestDisk data recovery utility developed by Christophe Grenier / CGSecurity.

We are NOT the developer, publisher, or official distributor of TestDisk software. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to CGSecurity in any official capacity.

All software featured on this site belongs to its respective developers and owners. We do not host software files directly. Instead, we provide links to official and original download sources. The content on this website is provided for informational and educational purposes only.

3. Intellectual Property

The TestDisk name, logo, and related trademarks belong to Christophe Grenier and CGSecurity. Our use of these names and marks is strictly for identification and informational purposes under fair use principles.

Original content published on this website — including articles, guides, descriptions, page designs, and HTML/CSS code — is the property of TestDisk (testdisk.app). You may not copy, reproduce, modify, or redistribute our original content without prior written permission.

The TestDisk software itself, along with its source code and documentation, remains the intellectual property of its developer and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.

4. Use of the Website

You agree to use this website only for lawful purposes. When using TestDisk, you agree not to:

• Use the site in any way that violates applicable local, state, national, or international laws
• Attempt to interfere with the site’s proper operation or security systems
• Scrape, crawl, or harvest content from this site without written permission
• Use the site to distribute malware, spam, or other malicious content
• Impersonate any person or entity, or misrepresent your affiliation with any person or entity
• Use automated tools or bots to access the site in a way that puts excessive load on our servers
• Attempt to circumvent any security features or access restrictions

8. External Links

This site contains links to third-party websites and resources, including the official CGSecurity website, software repositories, and other reference materials. These links are provided for your convenience and for informational purposes.

We have no control over the content, privacy practices, or policies of any external website. Linking to a third-party site does not imply endorsement or responsibility for that site’s content or practices.

You access external links entirely at your own risk. We recommend reviewing the terms of service and privacy policy of any external site you visit through our links.

9. Advertisements

This website may display advertisements served through Google AdSense or similar third-party advertising networks. These ads are delivered by the ad network, not by us directly.

We do not endorse or guarantee the products, services, or claims in any advertisement. The content of advertisements is determined by the ad network based on factors like your browsing history and interests.

Clicking on any advertisement is at your own discretion. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or reliability of third-party advertisements or the websites they link to.

10. Content Accuracy and Updates

We put reasonable effort into keeping the information on this site accurate and up to date. That said, software changes frequently. Version numbers, system requirements, features, and download availability for TestDisk may change without notice from the developer.

We cannot guarantee that every piece of information is current at any given moment. We reserve the right to modify, update, or remove content at any time and without prior notice.

If you spot inaccurate or outdated information on this site, we appreciate you letting us know through our contact page.

11. DMCA and Copyright

We respect intellectual property rights. If you believe any content on this website infringes upon your copyright, please refer to our Disclaimer page for our full DMCA takedown process and contact details.

We will review and respond to valid DMCA notices promptly. Content found to be infringing will be removed or disabled in a timely manner.

12. Privacy

Your use of this site is also governed by our Privacy Policy, which describes how we collect, use, and protect your information. By using TestDisk (testdisk.app), you consent to the practices described in that policy.

We encourage you to read the Privacy Policy in full so you understand how your data is handled.

13. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless TestDisk (testdisk.app) and its operators from any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) that arise from:

• Your use of this website
• Your violation of these Terms of Service
• Your violation of any rights of a third party
• Any content or information you submit through the contact form

14. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with applicable laws, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the website shall first be addressed through good-faith negotiation between the parties.

If negotiation does not resolve the dispute, it shall be submitted to the appropriate courts with jurisdiction. You agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of such courts.

15. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision will be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it enforceable while preserving its original intent.

16. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right to update or modify these Terms of Service at any time. When we make changes, we will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page.

Your continued use of the website after any changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms. We encourage you to review this page periodically to stay informed.

17. Termination

We reserve the right to restrict, suspend, or terminate your access to this website at any time, without notice, for any reason. This includes situations where we believe you have violated these Terms.

All provisions of these Terms that should reasonably survive termination will remain in effect, including sections on intellectual property, limitation of liability, indemnification, and governing law.

18. Entire Agreement

These Terms of Service, together with our Privacy Policy and Disclaimer, make up the entire agreement between you and TestDisk (testdisk.app) regarding your use of this website. They replace any prior agreements or understandings, whether written or verbal.

19. Contact

If you have questions about these Terms of Service, please reach out through our Contact page. We will do our best to respond in a reasonable timeframe.