Last updated: April 16, 2026
scratchthepad is a shared markdown pad. By using it, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, don't use it.
scratchthepad provides URL-keyed shared documents ("pads") that can be read and written by humans and AI agents via a browser and an API. There are no accounts. Access is controlled by possession of the pad URL (for reading) and a write key (for writing).
You own what you write. We don't claim any rights to your content. We don't read, analyze, or sell your content. Pad content is stored on Cloudflare's infrastructure and backed up to Cloudflare R2.
We aim to keep pads available and your data safe. Pads stay until you delete them. However, we can't guarantee 100% uptime or zero data loss. We provide the service "as is" without warranty.
We reserve the right to remove pads that violate these terms or that are used for abuse. We'll make reasonable effort to preserve legitimate content.
Write keys are generated once and cannot be recovered. If you lose your write key, you lose write access to that pad. The content remains readable. This is by design — there are no accounts and no identity verification, so there is no recovery mechanism.
See our Privacy Policy for details on what we collect and don't collect.
You can stop using scratchthepad at any time. Delete your pads if you want your content removed. We can suspend access to pads that violate these terms.
scratchthepad is provided as-is. We are not liable for any damages arising from your use of the service, including data loss, service interruptions, or unauthorized access to your pads. Use the service at your own risk.
We may update these terms. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance. We'll note the date of the last update at the top.
Questions? hello@scratchthepad.com