Family access should be thoughtful, not automatic.

Receiving a message from someone you love can be moving, and it can also be heavy. EverTheirs is designed so that loved ones do not encounter material in a raw, unprepared moment. Pacing protects the meaning of what was preserved and supports the people receiving it.

A Legacy Steward is a trusted person designated by the creator to help protect their wishes and guide access at the right time. The Steward does not override the creator's settings. Their role is to honor consent with care and to provide context for loved ones.

Sharing a milestone message, a story, or any preserved entry should be intentional. A short conversation, a chosen moment, or the presence of a Steward or family member can make the difference between a gift that lands well and one that arrives too suddenly.

Family members may not be ready to receive certain entries at the time they become available, and that is okay. EverTheirs should never be forced. Entries can wait. Loved ones can return to them when the time feels right.

EverTheirs is intended for adults. Material shared with children or younger family members should be considered carefully. Parents, guardians, or a designated Steward should remain involved in those decisions and choose what is age-appropriate.

Engaging with a loved one's preserved words can bring up many feelings. Support from family, friends, faith communities, or qualified professionals matters alongside any use of EverTheirs.

EverTheirs is not grief counseling and should not replace family, community, faith, therapy, medical care, or professional mental health support. It does not replace the person, erase grief, or bring anyone back. It preserves prepared words, stories, values, memories, and guidance with dignity and care.