Get SAFE – Position Statement
- Steve Conley
- Apr 27
- 3 min read

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 structured, procedural, and often complex.
This creates a profound imbalance.
The Problem We Address
Most individuals are expected to:
understand complex financial situations
interpret formal communications
organise evidence
articulate their position clearly
…often while under stress, without support, and without the tools to do so.
Meanwhile, institutions operate with:
structured processes
technical expertise
access to advanced tools and systems
Get SAFE exists to close this capability gap.
What We Do
Get SAFE provides education, guidance, and practical training to help individuals:
think clearly under pressure
organise their situation and evidence
interpret communications they receive
express themselves coherently and confidently
We do this by showing people how to use widely available tools such as:
ChatGPT/ Claude/ etc
Notion
These tools act as a “second brain” — helping individuals structure their thinking, not replacing it.
Our Approach
Our approach is grounded in one principle:
The individual remains in control at all times.
We do not provide templates.We do not take over cases.We do not act on anyone’s behalf.
Instead, we:
teach individuals how to ask better questions
show them how to explore their own situation using AI
support them in organising their thoughts and information
help them develop the confidence to act independently
Any outputs generated through tools are:
created by the individual
reviewed by the individual
used at the individual’s discretion
What We Do Not Do
To maintain clarity and integrity, Get SAFE operates within clear boundaries.
We do not:
provide legal advice
provide regulated financial advice
act as representatives or intermediaries
contact institutions on behalf of individuals
determine or direct the outcome of any dispute
guarantee or influence outcomes
All decisions, actions, and communications remain the responsibility of the individual.
AI as a Tool for Fairness
Artificial Intelligence is a general-purpose tool, now widely available to the public.
Get SAFE supports individuals in learning how to use such tools responsibly to:
interpret information
organise their situation
express their perspective clearly
This is no different in principle from using:
a calculator
a search engine
a word processor
Our role is to improve capability — not to control outcomes.
Our Position on Fairness
We believe:
Access to tools that support clear thinking and communication is a matter of fairness.
Institutions already benefit from:
structured processes
professional expertise
access to technology
Individuals should not be expected to engage with these systems without support.
Get SAFE helps restore balance by ensuring individuals can:
understand what is happening
organise their position
communicate effectively
How We Fit Within the Wider System
Get SAFE is not a replacement for:
ombudsman services
legal advice
regulatory bodies
consumer advocacy organisations
Instead, we operate before and alongside these systems.
We help individuals become ready to engage with them.
Our Commitment
We are committed to:
maintaining clear ethical and operational boundaries
empowering individuals without taking control away from them
promoting responsible and transparent use of AI
supporting fairness, clarity, and human dignity in all interactions
In Summary
Get SAFE does not fight battles on behalf of individuals.
We help individuals find their footing, regain their voice, and stand on their own terms.
In a world where systems are complex and power is often unevenly distributed:
Human agency matters — and we exist to restore it.
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