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Cease and Desist / Reputation Harm Checklist

Cease-and-desist letters can help, but they can also escalate a public dispute. Reputation/search harm needs evidence, screenshots, URLs, and a private route.

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  1. Capture URLs, screenshots, dates, authors, usernames, and platform/publication details.
  2. Separate true statements, opinions, false factual claims, harassment, IP misuse, and review harm.
  3. Save proof before asking for edits or removals.
  4. Avoid public threats or emotional replies that worsen search visibility.
  5. Decide whether this is a template-letter issue, platform-reporting issue, lawyer issue, or reputation/search issue.
  6. Keep a private evidence packet and a calm one-page summary.

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