What's the deal with sAFE vs convertible note comparison?

Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.

SAFE vs convertible note comparison. I've been dealing with this for about 12 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already consulted briefly with a lawyer but did not get a clear answer.

Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.