Safety & Ethics
Safety comes before court.
MessySteps is for everyday conflicts only. It should not be used for abuse, coercion, threats, monitoring, stalking, retaliation, HR/legal disputes, custody, divorce, evidence gathering, or emergencies.
Outside jurisdiction if
- You do not feel physically safe.
- There are threats of harm, self-harm, or retaliation.
- You are being monitored, controlled, or pressured to participate.
- A child, dependent, pet, or another person may be unsafe.
- The issue needs real HR, legal, employment, custody, or emergency support.
Immediate danger
If you are in immediate danger, contact local emergency services or a trusted support organization. MessySteps is not emergency support.