Terms of Use & Disclaimer

By accessing or using explorerpatcher.app (the "site") you agree to these Terms of Use and the disclaimer below. If you do not agree, please do not use the site.

About this site

explorerpatcher.app is an independent website. It exists to help you learn about and download ExplorerPatcher and to explain how to install and configure it. We do not host a modified build and we do not bundle anything extra; downloads link to the original application released by its developer, valinet, on GitHub.

No affiliation

We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Microsoft Corporation or by valinet. "Windows" is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All product names, logos, and trademarks belong to their respective owners and are used for identification only.

Disclaimer & "as is" software

ExplorerPatcher is third-party, open-source software created by valinet. The application and any documentation on this site are provided "as is", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to fitness for a particular purpose. ExplorerPatcher modifies Windows shell behavior at a system level. A Windows update, security product, or incompatible system modification can interfere with its installation or operation. You use the application and follow any instructions entirely at your own risk. Review the current release notes, confirm your Windows build is supported, and keep a restore point or recovery option available before modifying an important system.

Limitation of liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, explorerpatcher.app and its operators shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages - including data loss, broken configurations, an unresponsive taskbar or desktop, or other system instability - arising from your use of this site, the application, or any linked third-party resource.

External links and downloads

The site links to third-party websites and download hosts that we do not control, including the project GitHub repository. We are not responsible for the content, policies, or availability of those external services. Once you leave explorerpatcher.app, the terms and privacy policies of those services apply.

Advertising

This site is supported by third-party advertising, including Google AdSense. Ads may use cookies and similar technologies as described in our Privacy Policy. We are not responsible for the content of advertisements or for the products and services they promote.

Acceptable use

You agree not to misuse the site - for example, by attempting to disrupt it, scrape it abusively, or use it for any unlawful purpose. Content on this site is provided for informational purposes; please do not republish it as your own.

Changes to these terms

We may update these Terms of Use and Disclaimer from time to time. Changes take effect when posted on this page with a revised "Last updated" date. Your continued use of the site means you accept the updated terms.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Please visit our Contact page.