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The Leveller™ was developed to address a persistent structural problem: the imbalance of information, understanding and practical power between individuals and the institutions with which they transact. Most consumer-facing financial and contractual documentation is drafted by, or on behalf of, the institution issuing it. Its language, structure and emphasis tend to reflect institutional priorities: regulatory compliance, liability management, operational efficiency and inter

When people are harmed by powerful institutions, the first battle is rarely fought in court. It is fought in confusion. A survivor may have years of emails, letters, bank statements, screenshots, court papers, call notes and regulatory correspondence. Somewhere in that material may be the truth of what happened. But truth alone is not enough. It has to be organised. It has to be understood. It has to be presented in a way that someone else can follow. That is the David and Go

4 June 2026 When someone affected by financial exploitation starts trying to make sense of their case, they are often carrying years of documents, unanswered questions, conflicting explanations, and a growing feeling that everyone else understands the system better than they do. Goliathon exists to help change that. Its purpose is simple: help people organise evidence, understand what it says, and identify what still needs to be answered. Today we have introduced two importan

Some of the people who need legal advice most are the very people least able to get it. A settlement arrives. There is a confidentiality clause. You are told you cannot discuss it. You cannot share it. You cannot talk openly about what has happened. The document may even say you have been advised to seek independent legal advice before signing. But there is no funded route to that advice. You cannot afford a solicitor. The deadline is close. The pressure is real. So you sign.

When people are harmed by powerful institutions, the first barrier is rarely the absence of evidence. More often, the barrier is overwhelm. The documents are there. The letters are there. The emails are there. The statements, decisions, timelines, contradictions and red flags are often scattered across inboxes, folders, drawers and memory. But when someone is under stress, exhausted by delay, or facing a bank, insurer, pension provider, care home, employer, claims company or

"Why won't they help themselves?" It is a question many of us have asked. Perhaps it is a family member who seems stuck. A friend trapped in a destructive relationship. Someone struggling with addiction. A victim of financial exploitation who has lost everything but appears unable to move forward. From the outside, the opportunities can seem obvious. Apply for the job. Leave the relationship. Ask for help. Start again. Yet sometimes nothing changes. Not because the person is

When people experience financial exploitation, one of the most common feelings is isolation. Many tell us they feel overwhelmed, frightened, confused, and unsure where to turn next. Some eventually find themselves involved in legal proceedings. Others are considering court action but have no idea what the process involves. Many simply cannot afford legal representation. At moments like these, knowing where to find trustworthy support can make all the difference. That is why w

In May 2026, former London Capital & Finance (LCF) CEO Michael Thomson was jailed for contempt of court after breaching Serious Fraud Office restraint orders designed to preserve assets linked to the collapse of the mini-bond firm. His wife received a suspended sentence for related breaches. The offences involved the sale of luxury items, including horse saddles and a hot tub, while the Serious Fraud Office continues its investigation into one of the UK’s most devastating ret

There comes a point in some financial disputes where the problem stops being only legal or financial. It becomes physiological. You stop sleeping properly. You tense when the post arrives. Your body reacts before your mind has even processed the letter. For many people facing long-running mortgage disputes, debt enforcement, litigation, or institutional pressure, the real damage is not just the paperwork — it is the gradual erosion of stability, clarity, confidence, and healt

There is a quiet assumption built into many financial and legal systems: If you signed the document, you understood it. But real life is rarely that simple. People sign agreements while tired, stressed, grieving, overwhelmed, intimidated, rushed, hopeful, trusting, distracted, or simply trying to keep life moving. Sometimes they believe they are agreeing to one thing, only to discover years later they also agreed to consequences they never truly understood. A recent judgment

For years, consumer harm has often been framed as a personal failure. “You should have read the agreement.” “You signed it.” “You accepted the terms.” But a new UK Government consultation on the misuse of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) suggests something important is beginning to shift. The conversation is slowly moving away from:“Did someone sign?” Towards: “Did they truly understand what they were signing?” And: “Was the process genuinely fair?” That distinction matters.

Most people do not read terms and conditions before signing. Research regularly suggests around 7 in 10 people either never read them properly or only skim them. Not because they are careless. Because life is busy. Because contracts are overwhelming. Because sales environments create pressure. Because people trust the brand, adviser, broker, lender, provider, or salesperson sitting in front of them. And because most legal documents are not written to be easily understood by o

Not every injustice becomes a strong legal case simply because the person feels deeply wronged. One of the hardest realities in citizen investigation and self-representation is recognising when a legitimate grievance begins to expand into something much larger — emotionally, politically, psychologically, and procedurally. In legal circles, this can become what might be called LiP mission creep. A recent Australian court case involving former university lecturer Dr Reuben Kirk

When something has gone wrong financially, people are often told: “Put together your documents.”“Build a bundle.”“Send us the evidence.” On the surface, it sounds simple. In reality, it can feel overwhelming. You may have: Emails scattered across years Letters you don’t fully understand Documents that seem important, but you’re not sure why And underneath it all, a feeling that something isn’t right—but you can’t quite explain it yet. That’s where most people get stuck. Befor

Why victims of financial exploitation need clarity—not pressure to “move on” When you’ve been financially exploited, one of the most confusing messages you may hear is this: “You need to let it go.” It can sound caring. It can even sound wise.But in practice, it often lands as something else entirely: A quiet dismissal of what happened A pressure to stop asking questions A signal that pursuing clarity might be “too much” At Get SAFE, we see this clearly: Recovery is not about

Restoring Human Agency in the Age of AI Get SAFE exists for one reason: To restore human agency for individuals affected by financial harm. When people experience financial exploitation, fraud, or institutional failure, they are not just financially impacted — they are often left confused, overwhelmed, and unable to think clearly or act effectively. At the same time, the systems they must engage with — financial institutions, complaint processes, ombudsman services — are stru

There’s been a quiet but important shift in the UK courts. Senior judges are now openly using artificial intelligence as part of their day-to-day work. Not to decide cases—but to improve clarity, reduce error, and increase efficiency. That matters. Because it shows where AI is genuinely useful—and where the boundaries still sit. The judiciary has started using AI—carefully Sir Colin Birss, a senior judge in England and Wales, recently outlined how AI is already being used ins

When something doesn’t feel right, it’s often hard to explain why. Contracts can be long, complex, and written in a way that’s difficult to follow—especially when you’re under pressure, short on time, or already feeling overwhelmed. The Leveller is here to help you slow things down. It reads documents with you and highlights areas that may need closer attention—using clear, simple language. What it does The Leveller helps you: Spot potential risks It brings attention to term

“All planning begins with what is already present.” The Leveller starts with the contract in your hand. Every day, people are asked to sign agreements they don’t fully understand. Not because they lack intelligence. But because the system is designed that way. Contracts are long Language is complex Time pressure is real And the other side knows exactly what they’re doing This is where harm begins—not after the fact, but at the point of signature . The Leveller changes that mo

By Steve Conley, Founder of Get SAFE (Support After Financial Exploitation) For years, we have sat with people after the damage was done. People who trusted.People who signed.People who didn’t realise what they had agreed to until it was too late. The consequences are rarely just financial. They affect confidence, relationships, health—and sometimes a person’s entire sense of safety in the world. And almost every story begins the same way: “I didn’t understand what I was sign