Terms of Service

1) Who We Are

Scratch is a notes app focused on simple writing with private local-only mode and optional cloud sync.

Contact: support@scratchnoteapp.com

2) Eligibility and Accounts

• You may use Scratch in local-only mode without creating an account.
• Some features, such as cloud sync, require signing in.
• You are responsible for activity under your account and for keeping your login credentials secure.

3) Acceptable Use

You agree not to:

• Use Scratch in violation of applicable law.
• Attempt to disrupt, reverse engineer, or compromise the service.
• Access data that is not yours or bypass security controls.
• Use the service to distribute malware, spam, or abusive content.

4) Your Content

• You retain ownership of the notes and content you create in Scratch.
• You grant us the limited rights needed to host, sync, and process your content solely to operate the service.
• You are responsible for the content you store and share through Scratch.

5) Payments and Support

• Support payments are optional and do not unlock core app functionality.
• Payment processing is handled by platform stores or third-party providers.
• Refunds, if available, are governed by the applicable store or provider terms.

6) Service Availability and Changes

• We may update, modify, or discontinue features at any time.
• We may perform maintenance that temporarily affects availability.
• We are not liable for losses caused by downtime outside our reasonable control.

7) Termination

• You may stop using Scratch at any time.
• We may suspend or terminate access if these Terms are violated or to protect service security.
• You may request account deletion in-app where available.

8) Disclaimers

Scratch is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind to the fullest extent permitted by law. We do not guarantee uninterrupted or error-free operation.

9) Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Scratch and its operators are not liable for indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, or for loss of data, profits, or goodwill arising from your use of the service.

10) Governing Law

These Terms are governed by applicable law where the service operator is established, unless consumer protection law in your jurisdiction requires otherwise.

11) Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. Continued use of Scratch after changes take effect means you accept the revised Terms.