Terms and conditions

Last updated 1 September 2026

Pocket Desk is built by Ed McCormick and Daniel Schottenhamel, based in Reading, Massachusetts. By using the service you agree to these terms.

The service

Pocket Desk is a text-message assistant. You text it from your own mobile phone to log job notes, save material receipts, and ask about your own schedule, and it replies to you by text. It is a pre-launch pilot; its only participants right now are Ed and Daniel, and anyone added later is invited one at a time.

Messaging

• Pocket Desk only sends messages in direct reply to a message you send it.
• Message frequency is roughly 100 messages per month and depends entirely on how often you choose to text the service.
• Message and data rates may apply. Your mobile carrier's normal charges apply to messages you send and receive.
• Reply STOP at any time to stop all messages. Reply HELP for help.
• Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages.

Your responsibilities

• Use the service only for your own business records, from a mobile number you own.
• Do not use it to send anything unlawful, or anyone else's personal information without their consent.

Availability

This is a pilot service provided as-is, without warranty of any kind. It may be unavailable, may lose or fail to record information, and may be changed or withdrawn at any time. Do not rely on it as the only record of anything that matters to your business. Keep your own copies of records you need.

Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operators are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential loss arising from your use of the service, including lost business, lost records, or lost profits.

Ending your use

You may stop at any time by replying STOP or by emailing ed@pocketdesk.net. An operator may end a participant's access at any time, for any reason.

Privacy

See the privacy policy for what is collected and how it is handled.

Governing law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, United States.

Contact

Ed McCormick and Daniel Schottenhamel, based in Reading, Massachusetts. ed@pocketdesk.net