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.
Subject: Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor Regarding Slanderous Comments [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning your recent actions following the termination of your contract with [Your Company Name]. It has come to our attention that you have been engaging in the dissemination of false and slanderous comments about our company, [Your Company Name], to both existing and potential customers. Terminating an independent contractor's agreement for breaching the terms of the contract is within the rights of a company, provided proper notice and due process have been followed. However, it is completely unacceptable and potentially detrimental to our business reputation for you to spread baseless and slanderous statements regarding our company's practices, products, or employees. Your actions not only violate the terms of our previous agreement but also demonstrate a clear disregard for the professionalism and integrity expected of former contractors. Furthermore, your slanderous comments have already caused tangible harm to our relationship with customers and potential clients, hindering our ability to conduct business effectively in the Phoenix, Arizona area. We demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous, defamatory, or false statements about our company, [Your Company Name], to any individual, group, or entity, whether orally, in writing, or through any other communication medium. Your compliance with this request is essential to prevent further harm to our business reputation and address the damages already incurred. Failure to adhere to this cease and desist demand will leave us with no choice but to pursue appropriate legal action to protect our rights, seek redress for the damages suffered, and obtain an injunction to restrain you from further spreading slanderous comments that disparage our company. Your attention to this matter is required within seven (7) days from the receipt of this letter. We expect a written confirmation from you, formally acknowledging that you will comply with this cease and desist demand. Please send the signed acknowledgment to [Your Email Address] or by certified mail to the address provided above. We sincerely hope that this matter can be resolved amicably and that no further action will be necessary. However, be advised that we are committed to protecting our business reputation and will take all necessary steps to take so. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your Company Name]Subject: Cease and Desist Letter to Former Independent Contractor Regarding Slanderous Comments [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, Zip Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Former Independent Contractor's Name] [Former Independent Contractor's Address] [City, State, Zip Code] Re: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Dear [Former Independent Contractor's Name], I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning your recent actions following the termination of your contract with [Your Company Name]. It has come to our attention that you have been engaging in the dissemination of false and slanderous comments about our company, [Your Company Name], to both existing and potential customers. Terminating an independent contractor's agreement for breaching the terms of the contract is within the rights of a company, provided proper notice and due process have been followed. However, it is completely unacceptable and potentially detrimental to our business reputation for you to spread baseless and slanderous statements regarding our company's practices, products, or employees. Your actions not only violate the terms of our previous agreement but also demonstrate a clear disregard for the professionalism and integrity expected of former contractors. Furthermore, your slanderous comments have already caused tangible harm to our relationship with customers and potential clients, hindering our ability to conduct business effectively in the Phoenix, Arizona area. We demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous, defamatory, or false statements about our company, [Your Company Name], to any individual, group, or entity, whether orally, in writing, or through any other communication medium. Your compliance with this request is essential to prevent further harm to our business reputation and address the damages already incurred. Failure to adhere to this cease and desist demand will leave us with no choice but to pursue appropriate legal action to protect our rights, seek redress for the damages suffered, and obtain an injunction to restrain you from further spreading slanderous comments that disparage our company. Your attention to this matter is required within seven (7) days from the receipt of this letter. We expect a written confirmation from you, formally acknowledging that you will comply with this cease and desist demand. Please send the signed acknowledgment to [Your Email Address] or by certified mail to the address provided above. We sincerely hope that this matter can be resolved amicably and that no further action will be necessary. However, be advised that we are committed to protecting our business reputation and will take all necessary steps to take so. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. Sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Position] [Your Company Name]
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.
