Disclaimer

Purpose of this website

FakeBeforeAfter is an independent, non-commercial educational project. Its purpose is to help consumers recognize misleading before–after images commonly used to market cosmetic procedures, skincare products, fitness programs, weight loss supplements, and hair treatments.

The project serves as a visual literacy resource. It does not sell products, promote services, or compete with any creator or brand whose content may appear on this site.

Fair use notice

This website may contain copyrighted images submitted by third parties for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and education. The use of such material falls under fair use as defined by Section 107 of the United States Copyright Act, and comparable provisions in European Union law (including the EU Copyright Directive, Article 17(7) and the InfoSoc Directive, Article 5(3)(d)), as well as similar doctrines in other jurisdictions.

Each image displayed on this site is accompanied by critical commentary explaining why the before–after comparison may be misleading. Images are used solely to illustrate specific visual manipulation techniques, not for commercial gain or entertainment.

The factors supporting fair use of content on this site include:

  • The purpose is educational, non-commercial, and transformative — every image is presented alongside critical analysis
  • Only the minimum portion necessary for commentary is used
  • The use does not substitute for or compete with the original work
  • Images are presented in a new context (visual analysis) that adds meaning and criticism to the original

No medical or professional advice

Nothing on this website constitutes medical, dermatological, fitness, or nutritional advice. The analysis provided is visual and educational only. If you are considering any cosmetic procedure, skincare treatment, fitness program, or medical intervention, consult a qualified professional.

User-submitted content

Images on this site are submitted by users of the platform. FakeBeforeAfter does not create or originate the before–after images displayed. All submissions are reviewed by a moderator before publication. By submitting content, users confirm they understand the content will be used for educational commentary purposes.

Accuracy

While we make reasonable efforts to ensure that analysis is accurate and fair, we do not guarantee that every assessment is correct. Visual analysis is inherently interpretive. If you believe an analysis is factually inaccurate, please contact us and we will review it promptly.

Content removal

If you are the copyright holder of an image displayed on this site and wish to have it removed, please see our DMCA & Takedown Policy for instructions. We respond to all valid removal requests promptly.

External links

This site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or privacy practices of external sites.