Monitored Accountability • Private by Design

Rebuilding trust, one day at a time.

Second Chances helps family members rebuild trust and strengthen relationships after a breach of trust—using clear agreements, transparent progress, and respectful technology.

Consent-First
All plans start with mutual agreements.
AI Insights
Spot patterns, not just pings.
Granular Sharing
Only the right people see the right data.

Rebuilding trust through 21st-century technology.

Ankle Device Geofence Check-in
Case History • Composite story; names & details changed

Trust, Recovery, and Second Chances

“Michael” was a high-performing investment banker whose calendar was a blur of flights, late client dinners, and “urgent” market closes. At home on the Upper East Side, his wife “Anna” juggled four kids, school events, and a tight-knit parish community. The late nights piled up. Excuses multiplied. In couples therapy, the truth landed hard: a cocaine habit had slid into a cycle of secrecy and high-risk encounters.

They didn’t want to blow up the family—but promises alone weren’t working. After two backslides, Anna asked for something different: “trust, but verify.” Michael, Anna, and their therapist set up a Second Chances plan rooted in consent, clarity, and time limits.

Michael wore a law-enforcement-grade ankle device operated privately through our platform. Michael, Anna, and their therapist defined safe zones (home, office, therapist, church) and restricted areas (certain hotels, clubs, and neighborhoods tied to past behavior). A weeknight curfew, plus lightweight check-ins, kept things structured without feeling punitive. Anna and the therapist saw the essentials; Michael kept ownership of his data.

The first month wasn’t magic. One Thursday, the system flagged a deviation—a slow circle near a known hotspot. Instead of a confrontation, a gentle nudge went to both: a check-in prompt and an option to call his sponsor. Michael chose the sponsor, turned around, and went home.

Over time, the pattern changed. The AI learned his healthy routine—morning gym, school drop-offs, the honest commute—and elevated only meaningful anomalies. The couple used the weekly summary to talk facts, not fears. The kids noticed a calmer dad. Sunday Mass felt less like a performance and more like a reset.

At six months they reduced check-ins. At twelve, they retired the ankle device and moved to phone-only presence verification for occasional travel. They renewed their vows quietly with close friends. Not a movie ending—just two people choosing each other again, with dignity and the help of our enabling structure.

Common Use Cases

Couples — demonstrating fidelity and agreed boundaries.
Teens & young adults — proving they can steer clear of trouble, substance use, or risky hangouts.
Aging parents — gentle monitoring for wandering or signs of cognitive decline.
Recovery — people in programs (gambling, alcohol, drug use) sharing transparent progress with peers & family.
Voluntary probation-style structure — for families who want structure without the system.
Curfew & routine adherence — students or housemates agreeing to curfews or check-ins.
Driving boundaries — time/place limits for new drivers or after incidents.
Outdoor safety — solo hikers/adventurers with SOS and breadcrumb trails.
Designed for families & caregivers • Not a law-enforcement device

Participation is consensual, with clear agreements, time limits, and opt-out controls. Sharing is granular so the right people see the right data.

How the AI-assisted accountability works

Ankle device + phone gateway. A comfortable GPS ankle device relays data via BLE to a phone, then securely to the cloud. Optional LTE-native devices are supported for users without smartphones.
Geofences & points of interest. Create safe zones (home, work, school) and restricted zones (e.g., casinos, bars, known hotspots). AI flags entries, exits, and dwell time relative to agreed rules.
Behavior pattern modeling. The system learns normal routines (routes, days, times, dwell) and surfaces anomalies—late-night trips, unusually long detours, rapid multi-stop hops, or proximity to risky POIs.
Curfews & check-ins. Scheduled and randomized check-ins (tap, selfie, or code phrase) verify presence and attention without being onerous.
Context & confidence. Flags include why: “Entered restricted zone at 3:12 PM; spent 6 min; left on usual route.” Confidence scores help reduce false positives and alert fatigue.
Signal processing & ML. Smoothing filters reduce GPS jitter; map-matching improves path accuracy; seasonal profiles (weekday vs. weekend) and travel-mode heuristics improve classification.
Privacy, consent, control. End-to-end encryption. Role-based sharing (self, partner, parent, sponsor, clinician). Time-boxed plans with auto-sunset. Download/export and delete-my-data supported.
For hardware partners. SDK + reference firmware for secure telemetry, BLE/LTE, and OTA updates. We welcome pilots with ankle-wear and module OEMs.
Signal vs. noise

We score events by context, time, and place so families see fewer false alarms and more meaningful progress.

Endorsements & Organizations (Placeholders)

Below are design placeholders—to be replaced with real endorsements as they become available.

“Accountability without shame.”

— Licensed Family Therapist (Placeholder)

“A practical companion for recovery plans.”

— Recovery Peer Facilitator (Placeholder)

“Consent-first design we can support.”

— Geriatric Care Manager (Placeholder)

“Clear data for compassionate conversations.”

— Couples Counselor (Placeholder)

“Helpful structure between meetings.”

— Group Sponsor (Placeholder)

“Signals that actually matter.”

— Clinical Social Worker (Placeholder)

Organizations we admire (not affiliated)
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
  • SMART Recovery
  • Al-Anon Family Groups
  • Gamblers Anonymous
  • National Council on Aging

Note: The above are acknowledgements only—no endorsement is implied.

About Us

We build tools for monitored accountability—so families can move from suspicion to shared progress. Our focus: consent, clarity, and compassion.

For Partners (stealth)

Device makers & platform providers: we’re assembling pilot partners for secure telemetry hardware (ankle wear, LTE beacons), BLE/LTE stacks, and cloud integrations. Ask for our OEM SDK.

Contact

Or email: hello@simplemerchants.solutions
Phone: +1 (555) 210-0172
Address: 1234 Innovation Way, Boulder, CO 80302

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this voluntary?
Yes. Every plan starts with mutual consent, time limits, and clear goals. Participants can see what’s shared and with whom.
What does the AI actually do?
It learns routines and surfaces unusual patterns (time/place/dwell). It weighs context and confidence to reduce false positives.
Can we set curfews or restricted zones?
Yes—create geofences, curfews, and “allowed windows.” Alerts summarize what happened and why it mattered.
Who sees the data?
You choose roles: self, partner, parent, sponsor, clinician. Role-based access keeps control with the family.
Is this a law-enforcement product?
No. It’s designed for families and caregivers—not for court-ordered monitoring.
Who decides restricted zones?
Your clinician/coach/family. Presets and templates are available, but final settings are client-defined.

Privacy & Terms (Preview)

Privacy
End-to-end encryption in transit and at rest. Export and delete options. We don’t sell personal data.
Terms
This service supports personal accountability and is not a medical, legal, or emergency service. Use is voluntary and consent-based.

These are placeholders; your counsel can provide final language.