DMCA Notice

File Recovery Software respects the intellectual property rights of software developers, photographers, authors, publishers, and other creators. Our practical reviews and recovery guides are intended to help Windows users recover important files without fearmongering or misleading claims. We welcome properly submitted DMCA notices concerning material published on this site and will review them promptly and discreetly.

Designated agent for copyright notices

Communications regarding alleged copyright infringement should be directed to the designated agent for File Recovery Software at [email protected]. This address is the official contact point for notices, counter-notices, and related correspondence.

What a DMCA notice should contain

To allow us to evaluate a complaint efficiently, please include all six elements required by 17 U.S.C. § 512(c)(3):

  1. Identification of the copyrighted work: Name the work you own or control. If several works are covered by one notice, a representative list is acceptable.
  2. Identification of the allegedly infringing material: Describe the disputed item and provide a URL, page address, or other information precise enough for us to locate it. A link to the general website alone is usually insufficient.
  3. Complainant contact details: Supply your full legal name, physical mailing address, telephone number, and email address so we can clarify any questions.
  4. Good-faith statement: Include a statement that you have a good-faith belief the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law.
  5. Statement under penalty of perjury: Confirm that the information in the notice is accurate and that you are authorized to act for the copyright owner or the person empowered to enforce the relevant rights.
  6. Signature: Finish the notice with a valid physical or electronic signature. A typed name may accompany an electronic signature, but the submission should show a clear intent to authenticate the notice.

Counter-notice procedure

If we remove material after receiving a valid notice, the affected subscriber may submit a counter-notice to the same email address. It should identify the removed material, provide the subscriber’s contact information, state under penalty of perjury that removal resulted from mistake or misidentification, consent to the jurisdiction of the appropriate federal district court, and include a physical or electronic signature. The subscriber should also provide a current physical address where a lawful copy may be delivered.

Review and response process

We may forward notices to the publisher, contributor, or other party responsible for the identified material when the law permits or requires it. Incomplete notices may receive a request for clarification rather than immediate action. When a notice is complete, we generally acknowledge and respond within 5–10 business days. We reserve the right to ask for additional documentation or decline a notice that does not satisfy the statutory requirements.