Disclaimer
Last Updated: March 19, 2026
Website Disclaimer
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All product names, logos, brands, and trademarks mentioned on this site belong to their respective owners. References to TestDisk, PhotoRec, CGSecurity, or any other software names are used strictly for identification and informational purposes. Such use does not imply any endorsement, sponsorship, or official connection.
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testsdisk.com is independently operated and has no official relationship with any software developer, publisher, or organization. We do not represent, speak for, or act on behalf of Christophe Grenier, CGSecurity, or any other developer whose software appears on this site.
Information about TestDisk and other software is gathered from publicly available sources, including official documentation, release notes, GitHub repositories, and community forums. For official support, bug reports, or feature requests, always visit the software’s official website at cgsecurity.org.
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We do not modify, repackage, or alter any software files in any way. We cannot guarantee the continuous availability or integrity of files hosted on third-party servers, as those are outside our control. We recommend verifying all downloads against official sources before installation.
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Software versions, features, download links, system requirements, and other technical details may change at any time without our knowledge. Always check the official TestDisk documentation for the most current information.
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Use of any software discovered through testsdisk.com is entirely at your own risk. The operators of testsdisk.com are not liable for:
- Any damage to your computer, data, storage devices, or operating system
- Loss of data, files, or productivity resulting from software use
- Security issues arising from downloaded software
- Compatibility problems with your hardware or software configuration
- Any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages
Data recovery tools like TestDisk interact directly with disk partitions and file systems. Improper use can result in permanent data loss. You are solely responsible for:
- Creating full backups before attempting any recovery operation
- Verifying software authenticity and scanning downloads with antivirus software
- Reading official documentation before running recovery commands
- Ensuring you have the technical knowledge required to use these tools safely
Respect for Developers
We have genuine appreciation for the work of open-source developers. Christophe Grenier has maintained TestDisk and PhotoRec as free, open-source tools for over two decades, helping millions of people recover lost data. That kind of dedication deserves recognition and support.
Our goal is to help users discover TestDisk and learn how to use it properly — not to undermine its creator in any way. We encourage all users to:
- Donate to the TestDisk project through the official CGSecurity website
- Report bugs and contribute feedback via the official forums or GitHub
- Respect the GNU GPL v2.0 license under which TestDisk is distributed
- Credit CGSecurity when recommending TestDisk to others
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- Educational tutorials to help users with data recovery
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