Terms of Service

Last Updated: February 2026

Welcome to ShellEx.info (“we,” “us,” or “our”). By accessing or using our website at https://shellex.info (the “Site”), you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service (“Terms”). If you do not agree to these Terms, please do not use the Site.

1. Acceptance of Terms

By using the Site, you confirm that you are at least 13 years of age and that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms. If you are using the Site on behalf of an organization, you represent that you have the authority to bind that organization to these Terms.

2. Description of Service

ShellEx.info is an informational resource that provides:

• Educational articles and guides about Windows Shell Extensions
• Troubleshooting tutorials for Windows Explorer issues
• Developer documentation for building shell extensions
• Security guidance for identifying and removing malicious extensions
• Reviews and recommendations for third-party software tools

Our content is provided for educational and informational purposes only.

3. Use of Content

A. Permitted Use

You may access and use the content on this Site for personal, non-commercial, and informational purposes. You may share links to our articles freely.

B. Prohibited Use

You may NOT:

• Reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, or exploit any portion of our content for commercial purposes without prior written consent.
• Use automated tools (scrapers, bots, crawlers) to extract content from the Site beyond what is permitted by our robots.txt file.
• Frame or embed our content on other websites without attribution.
• Modify or create derivative works based on our content without permission.
• Use the Site in any way that could damage, disable, or impair our servers or interfere with other users’ access.

4. Accuracy and Disclaimer

A. No Warranty

All content on ShellEx.info is provided “as is” and “as available” without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. We do not guarantee that:

• The information is complete, accurate, or up-to-date.
• Following our guides will resolve your specific issue.
• Third-party tools we recommend will perform as described on your system.

B. Registry and System Modifications

Many of our guides involve modifying the Windows Registry, disabling system components, or running diagnostic tools. You acknowledge that:

• Modifying the Windows Registry can cause system instability if done incorrectly.
• Disabling shell extensions may affect the functionality of associated applications.
• You are solely responsible for backing up your system before making any changes.
• We are not liable for any damage, data loss, or system failure resulting from following our guides.

Important: Always create a System Restore Point and back up your registry before making changes recommended in our articles.

C. Security Advice

Our security articles provide general guidance. They are not a substitute for professional cybersecurity assessment. If you suspect your system is compromised, consult a qualified IT security professional.

5. Affiliate Links and Third-Party Services

A. Affiliate Disclosure

ShellEx.info participates in affiliate marketing programs, including but not limited to G2A and software vendor partner programs. This means:

• Some links on our Site are affiliate links.
• We may earn a commission when you click on or make a purchase through these links.
• Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial content or recommendations.
• Prices you pay are not affected by our affiliate status.

B. Third-Party Websites

Our Site contains links to third-party websites and services. We are not responsible for:

• The content, privacy practices, or terms of service of third-party sites.
• The availability, quality, or safety of products or services offered by third parties.
• Any transactions you conduct with third-party vendors.

Clicking on a third-party link does not imply our endorsement of that site or its content beyond what we have explicitly stated in our reviews.

6. Intellectual Property

A. Our Content

All original content on ShellEx.info — including text, images, code snippets, graphics, and design — is protected by copyright law and is owned by ShellEx.info or its content creators.

B. Code Snippets

Code snippets provided in our tutorials and guides are offered under the MIT License unless otherwise stated. You are free to use, modify, and distribute them in your own projects, provided you include appropriate attribution.

C. Trademarks

“Windows,” “Windows 11,” “Microsoft,” “Explorer,” and related terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. “NVIDIA,” “Dropbox,” “Google Drive,” and other product names mentioned on this Site are trademarks of their respective owners. Use of these names is for identification purposes only and does not imply endorsement.

7. User Comments and Submissions

If you submit comments, feedback, or other content to the Site:

• You grant us a non-exclusive, royalty-free, perpetual license to use, display, and distribute your submission.
• You represent that your submission does not infringe on any third party’s intellectual property rights.
• We reserve the right to moderate, edit, or remove any user-submitted content at our sole discretion.
• You agree not to submit content that is defamatory, obscene, threatening, or otherwise objectionable.

8. Limitation of Liability

To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law:

• ShellEx.info and its contributors shall not be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages arising from your use of the Site or reliance on our content.
• Our total liability for any claim arising from these Terms shall not exceed the amount you paid to access the Site (which is zero for free content).
• This limitation applies regardless of the legal theory on which the claim is based, including negligence.

9. Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless ShellEx.info, its contributors, and affiliates from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses (including reasonable attorney fees) arising from:

• Your use of the Site.
• Your violation of these Terms.
• Your violation of any third party’s rights.

10. Changes to These Terms

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting the updated Terms on this page with a revised “Last Updated” date. Your continued use of the Site after changes are posted constitutes your acceptance of the modified Terms.

11. Governing Law

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the European Union and the applicable national laws of the jurisdiction in which ShellEx.info operates, without regard to conflict of law principles.

12. Severability

If any provision of these Terms is found to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

13. Contact Us

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us at:

• Email: legal@shellex.info
• Contact Form: shellex.info/contact