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Choose the country that governs the publication, enter the facts, and we structure them into the correct letter — a U.S. cease-and-desist, an Australian concerns notice, or a UK letter of claim.
A template and starting point — not legal advice.
This tool structures the facts you supply into a letter. It does not check whether your statements are true, whether you have a valid claim, or whether sending a letter is wise. RecordingLaw.com is not a law firm. Have a lawyer review the letter before you send it, and make sure every factual statement you include is accurate.
When NOT to send a letter like this
In the U.S. a cease-and-desist letter is optional and has no required form. It is a demand letter, not a court filing.
Georgia — at a glance
Quote the exact words, where and when published, and the problem with each.
Statement 1
Recommended: how the statement hurt you.
Before you send
In the United States there is NO required form for a cease-and-desist letter, and sending one is optional. It is a demand letter, not a court filing.
Truth is a complete defense to defamation. Send this only if every factual statement in your letter is accurate — a careless or threatening C&D can be used against you and, in some states, can expose you to anti-SLAPP fee-shifting if you later sue and lose.
Georgia defamation claims are generally subject to a 1 year statute of limitations (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Sending a letter does NOT pause that clock — do not let it run while you wait for a reply.
Georgia has a STRONG anti-SLAPP statute: if you later sue and the claim is found meritless, you may be ordered to pay the other side's legal fees. Be confident the statements are false before you send.
Or email yourself a copy (PDF)
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE]
To: [RECIPIENT NAME]
Dear [RECIPIENT NAME],
Re: Demand to Cease and Desist Defamatory Statements
This letter is a formal demand that you immediately cease and desist from publishing false and defamatory statements concerning [YOUR NAME].
The False and Defamatory Statements
You have published the following statement of and concerning [YOUR NAME]:
you stated: "[QUOTE THE EXACT WORDS]" — published at [WHERE PUBLISHED].
This statement is false and defamatory. [EXPLAIN WHY THIS STATEMENT IS FALSE]
Harm to Reputation
The statement is false, was published to third parties, and has caused harm to [YOUR NAME].
Demands
I demand that you, within 10 days of the date of this letter:
1. Immediately cease and desist from making, publishing, or republishing the above statement or any similar false statements about [YOUR NAME];
2. Remove the statement(s) from every platform where you have published them and publish a full and conspicuous retraction;
3. Preserve all documents, communications, drafts, metadata, and electronic records relating to these statements, as you are now on notice of a potential legal claim and have a duty to preserve relevant evidence (a litigation hold);
4. Provide written confirmation, within 10 days of the date of this letter, that you have complied with these demands.
Reservation of Rights
If you fail to comply within 10 days, [YOUR NAME] reserves the right to pursue all available legal remedies, including a civil action for defamation seeking damages and injunctive relief. Nothing in this letter waives any right or remedy, all of which are expressly reserved.
Please be aware that, in Georgia, a defamation claim is generally subject to a statute of limitations of 1 year (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33). Any reservation of rights is made within, and does not extend, that limitation period.
Sincerely,
_______________________________
[YOUR NAME]
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