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Website and Consulting Terms

Last updated: November 11, 2026. These website terms explain the intended scope of Steady Ground for Men. A separate written consulting agreement, provided before enrollment, controls the paid service.

Important: Steady Ground for Men is a nonlegal consulting service. Michael P. Chenel does not act as your attorney through this service. No attorney-client relationship is created, and the protections of an attorney-client relationship—including attorney-client privilege—do not apply.

Scope of consulting

The advertised service is ongoing practical guidance concerning personal decision-making, communication, parenting conduct, everyday financial discipline, use of appropriate professionals, routines, and rebuilding during or after the breakdown of a marriage. The advertised price is $399 per month. The precise communication methods, availability, response standards, start date, billing terms, renewal terms, and cancellation procedure will be stated in the written consulting agreement before payment.

Services not provided

The service does not include legal advice, interpretation of legal rights or obligations, litigation or settlement strategy, assessment of claims or defenses, review or drafting of legal documents, court filings, negotiation, communication with another party or counsel, or representation in any proceeding. It also does not include therapy, crisis intervention, medical care, tax advice, financial planning, investment advice, or accounting services.

Your own professionals

You are responsible for retaining and consulting qualified legal, mental-health, medical, tax, accounting, or financial professionals when your situation requires those services. Consulting is not a substitute for their advice and should not be used to delay a deadline or professional evaluation.

Unlimited access

“Unlimited” means that an enrolled customer may initiate consulting contacts as new situations arise during an active monthly subscription, rather than purchasing each interaction separately. It does not mean immediate, continuous, emergency, or 24-hour availability. Reasonable-use, scheduling, and response provisions will be explained in the consulting agreement.

Emergencies and safety

This is not an emergency service. If anyone is in immediate danger, contact 911 or the appropriate local emergency service. Do not rely on this website or consulting service for urgent medical, mental-health, safety, or legal needs.

No guarantees

Individual circumstances vary. No statement on this website is a promise, warranty, or guarantee of any personal, parenting, financial, legal, or other outcome.

Enrollment

Enrollment is completed through the secure recurring-payment checkout linked from this website. After successful payment, the customer is directed to a first-question form to begin the service. Payment constitutes acceptance of the written consulting terms presented before checkout. The monthly consulting relationship begins when payment is confirmed.

Private client history

Questions submitted through the website are stored in a private client record for use during the consultation period. The private client link is a bearer credential: anyone with the link may be able to view the saved history. You are responsible for keeping the link private and promptly requesting a replacement if you believe it has been shared or compromised. Do not submit court papers, account numbers, Social Security numbers, health records, or other highly sensitive information.

Website information

Website content is general information and may not reflect every circumstance. Visiting the website does not create a consulting relationship.