A cease and desist letter is an order or request to halt an activity, or else face legal action. This form is a generic example that may be referred to when preparing such a form for your particular state. It is for illustrative purposes only. Local laws should be consulted to determine any specific requirements for such a form in a particular jurisdiction.
Title: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments — Puerto Rico Letter Demanding Compliance Introduction: Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers in Puerto Rico We write this letter to demand immediate compliance with the termination of your contract and to cease making any slanderous comments directed at our customers and potential customers in Puerto Rico. Your recent actions, in breach of our established agreement, have caused significant harm to our reputation and business interests, warranting this formal notice. Background: As you are aware, we entered into an independent contractor agreement with you to provide your services to our company in Puerto Rico. This contractual relationship was terminated due to your willful breach of several contractual obligations and failure to uphold the mutually agreed terms outlined in the agreement. Breach of Contract: 1. Failure to maintain client confidentiality: Despite the clear confidentiality provision in our agreement, you have made slanderous comments about our company and our clients, divulging confidential information to third parties. 2. Violation of non-disparagement clause: Our contract specifically includes a non-disparagement clause, prohibiting you from making any derogatory statements, including slanderous comments, about our company, its products, or its customers. 3. Misrepresentation and false statements: You have made false and misleading statements about our company's practices and services, damaging our reputation and potentially misleading the public. Legal Consequences: Please be informed that your actions constitute a breach of contract, defamation, and possibly other related legal violations. We have already initiated legal proceedings to protect our interests and seek any remedies available to us under the law. This may include seeking damages for any losses suffered due to your slanderous actions. Cease and Desist: Therefore, as your former employer, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments and take the necessary steps to rectify the damage caused by your previous statements. Specifically, we expect you to: 1. Refrain from making any public, written, or verbal statements that defame or disparage our company, its products, or customers. 2. Remove any previously posted defamatory or damaging statements made about our company from all sources, including social media platforms, websites, and other public forums. 3. Refrain from discussing or disclosing any confidential information or trade secrets related to our business, clients, or operations. Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will result in further legal action to seek appropriate remedies, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, legal fees, and any other relief deemed necessary by the court. Please be advised that we will not hesitate to protect our legal rights and interests. Conclusion: This letter serves as an official demand to cease and desist from making slanderous comments to our customers and potential customers. Failure to comply will result in legal consequences. We expect your swift response, acknowledging your understanding of this matter, and your commitment to complying with our demands. Please consider this letter as our final warning before pursuing legal action. We hope that this matter can be resolved amicably and avoid further damage to both parties involved. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]Title: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments — Puerto Rico Letter Demanding Compliance Introduction: Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers in Puerto Rico We write this letter to demand immediate compliance with the termination of your contract and to cease making any slanderous comments directed at our customers and potential customers in Puerto Rico. Your recent actions, in breach of our established agreement, have caused significant harm to our reputation and business interests, warranting this formal notice. Background: As you are aware, we entered into an independent contractor agreement with you to provide your services to our company in Puerto Rico. This contractual relationship was terminated due to your willful breach of several contractual obligations and failure to uphold the mutually agreed terms outlined in the agreement. Breach of Contract: 1. Failure to maintain client confidentiality: Despite the clear confidentiality provision in our agreement, you have made slanderous comments about our company and our clients, divulging confidential information to third parties. 2. Violation of non-disparagement clause: Our contract specifically includes a non-disparagement clause, prohibiting you from making any derogatory statements, including slanderous comments, about our company, its products, or its customers. 3. Misrepresentation and false statements: You have made false and misleading statements about our company's practices and services, damaging our reputation and potentially misleading the public. Legal Consequences: Please be informed that your actions constitute a breach of contract, defamation, and possibly other related legal violations. We have already initiated legal proceedings to protect our interests and seek any remedies available to us under the law. This may include seeking damages for any losses suffered due to your slanderous actions. Cease and Desist: Therefore, as your former employer, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments and take the necessary steps to rectify the damage caused by your previous statements. Specifically, we expect you to: 1. Refrain from making any public, written, or verbal statements that defame or disparage our company, its products, or customers. 2. Remove any previously posted defamatory or damaging statements made about our company from all sources, including social media platforms, websites, and other public forums. 3. Refrain from discussing or disclosing any confidential information or trade secrets related to our business, clients, or operations. Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply with this cease and desist demand will result in further legal action to seek appropriate remedies, including injunctive relief, monetary damages, legal fees, and any other relief deemed necessary by the court. Please be advised that we will not hesitate to protect our legal rights and interests. Conclusion: This letter serves as an official demand to cease and desist from making slanderous comments to our customers and potential customers. Failure to comply will result in legal consequences. We expect your swift response, acknowledging your understanding of this matter, and your commitment to complying with our demands. Please consider this letter as our final warning before pursuing legal action. We hope that this matter can be resolved amicably and avoid further damage to both parties involved. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Company Name] [Company Address] [City, State, ZIP] [Email Address] [Phone Number]
Para su conveniencia, debajo del texto en español le brindamos la versión completa de este formulario en inglés. For your convenience, the complete English version of this form is attached below the Spanish version.