Who owns what I write?
You do. Your documents, notes and uploaded material remain yours. Palimpsa gets only the limited permission needed to provide the service.
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Nothing to hide.
Everything to read.
Good research depends on knowing where things came from. We think the same should be true of the service you use to do it.
AT A GLANCE✳
Minimum account age13+
Your documentsYours
AI writingNone
AI research requestsOn demand
Clear answers. Full documents. Open questions marked.
A CLEAR RECORD IS PART OF THE PRODUCT
SHORT ANSWERS, DIRECTLY
Questions, without the fine print.
Start here for the essentials. Open a full document whenever you want the exact wording.
What can I research?
Search across arXiv, OpenAlex and Crossref, search inside PDFs, and pull a snippet or citation into your draft. The editor also supports maths, tables, task lists and live collaboration.
Explore the research panel ↗What leaves my document?
The public product information describes an editor and research panel. The supplied privacy draft says selected excerpts and queries go to Google Gemini when an AI feature is run; the exact data flow still needs confirmation.
Read about AI & data ↗Who can make an account?
You must be at least 13. If you are under 16, you must consult a parent or guardian before using Palimpsa.
Eligibility in the terms ↗Where are my documents stored?
Palimpsa stores and syncs documents through Google Firebase Cloud Firestore in the Europe multi-region (eur3), alongside a local working copy for editing and offline access. Retention periods, backup handling and safeguards are still being confirmed in the Privacy Notice.
Product overview ↗Something not covered?
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Documents, in the open.
Readable on screen, easy to search, and up front about the parts still being confirmed.
01Terms of ServiceAccounts, plans, your content, research features, and the agreement between us. DRAFT FOR REVIEW↗
02Privacy NoticeWhat data we use, why we use it, who receives it, and the choices you have. DRAFT FOR REVIEW↗
KNOWN OPEN ITEMS
View the open items ↗We mark what still needs an answer.
Company details, contact addresses, provider and hosting configuration, retention periods, billing terms, and certain product controls are placeholders pending confirmation. They are collected in one place for easy review.
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A PERSON, NOT A FORM
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