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.
Oklahoma Letter Demanding that Former Independent Contractor Cease and Desist from making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient’s Name] [Recipient’s Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient’s Name], RE: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments against [Your Company] I hope this correspondence finds you well. However, I regret to inform you that we have recently become aware that you have been making slanderous statements to our valued customers and potential customers, damaging the reputation and goodwill of [Your Company]. As such, we kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from these activities. Background: According to our records, you served as an independent contractor for [Your Company] from [Contract Start Date] to [Contract End Date]. Unfortunately, during the course of your contract, you breached the terms outlined in our agreement. As a result, we terminated our business relationship with you. Cease and Desist: It has come to our attention that since the termination of our contract, you have been making derogatory and slanderous statements about [Your Company] to our customers and potential customers. These statements include false and damaging assertions regarding the quality of our products/services, our business practices, and our commitment to customer satisfaction. Such actions are detrimental to our organization's reputation, causing immediate harm and potential financial losses. As a consequence, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments against [Your Company] or any of its representatives, employees, customers, or potential customers. Legal Ramifications: Please be advised that making slanderous statements constitutes a violation of civil law. It not only affects our reputation and goodwill but also poses potential legal consequences for you. If necessary, we reserve the right to take legal action to protect our interests and seek damages resulting from your defamatory statements. We encourage you to promptly comply with this cease and desist request to avoid potential legal disputes that may arise due to your continued defamatory actions. Confirmation of Compliance: To confirm that you have adhered to this cease and desist request, we kindly request that you provide a written response outlining your commitment to immediately cease making slanderous comments against [Your Company]. Failure to Comply: We sincerely hope that this matter can be resolved amicably, without pursuing legal action. However, in the event that you fail to comply with this cease and desist request, we will have no choice but to take necessary legal measures to protect our rights and interests. We trust that you understand the seriousness of this matter and the potential consequences of your actions. We look forward to receiving your prompt response, affirming your compliance with this cease and desist notice. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company] Keywords: Oklahoma, letter, demand, former independent contractor, breach of contract, terminate, cease and desist, slanderous comments, customers, potential customers.Oklahoma Letter Demanding that Former Independent Contractor Cease and Desist from making Slanderous Comments to Customers and Potential Customers Subject: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] [Email Address] [Phone Number] [Date] [Recipient’s Name] [Recipient’s Address] [City, State, ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient’s Name], RE: Cease and Desist from Making Slanderous Comments against [Your Company] I hope this correspondence finds you well. However, I regret to inform you that we have recently become aware that you have been making slanderous statements to our valued customers and potential customers, damaging the reputation and goodwill of [Your Company]. As such, we kindly request that you immediately cease and desist from these activities. Background: According to our records, you served as an independent contractor for [Your Company] from [Contract Start Date] to [Contract End Date]. Unfortunately, during the course of your contract, you breached the terms outlined in our agreement. As a result, we terminated our business relationship with you. Cease and Desist: It has come to our attention that since the termination of our contract, you have been making derogatory and slanderous statements about [Your Company] to our customers and potential customers. These statements include false and damaging assertions regarding the quality of our products/services, our business practices, and our commitment to customer satisfaction. Such actions are detrimental to our organization's reputation, causing immediate harm and potential financial losses. As a consequence, we demand that you immediately cease and desist from making any further slanderous comments against [Your Company] or any of its representatives, employees, customers, or potential customers. Legal Ramifications: Please be advised that making slanderous statements constitutes a violation of civil law. It not only affects our reputation and goodwill but also poses potential legal consequences for you. If necessary, we reserve the right to take legal action to protect our interests and seek damages resulting from your defamatory statements. We encourage you to promptly comply with this cease and desist request to avoid potential legal disputes that may arise due to your continued defamatory actions. Confirmation of Compliance: To confirm that you have adhered to this cease and desist request, we kindly request that you provide a written response outlining your commitment to immediately cease making slanderous comments against [Your Company]. Failure to Comply: We sincerely hope that this matter can be resolved amicably, without pursuing legal action. However, in the event that you fail to comply with this cease and desist request, we will have no choice but to take necessary legal measures to protect our rights and interests. We trust that you understand the seriousness of this matter and the potential consequences of your actions. We look forward to receiving your prompt response, affirming your compliance with this cease and desist notice. Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter. Yours sincerely, [Your Name] [Your Title] [Your Company] Keywords: Oklahoma, letter, demand, former independent contractor, breach of contract, terminate, cease and desist, slanderous comments, customers, potential customers.
