Question 1

Do I need a lawyer to send a cease and desist letter?

Accepted Answer

No. Anyone can send a cease and desist letter. It is a formal demand, not a court filing. Our letters are drafted to read like an attorney letter, including proper citations and formatting, but you send it yourself under your own name.

Question 2

Is a cease and desist letter legally binding?

Accepted Answer

The letter itself is not a court order. It is a formal notice. However, it creates a critical legal paper trail: it establishes that the recipient was warned, which is often required to trigger statutory damages or a lawsuit.

Question 3

How much does it cost?

Accepted Answer

Single letters start at $29. Unlimited yearly access is $99. See our pricing page for details.

Question 4

How long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Most people finish the intake and download their letter in about 3-5 minutes.

Question 5

Can I edit the letter?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every letter is downloadable as an editable Word document in addition to PDF.

Question 6

How should I deliver the letter?

Accepted Answer

We recommend USPS Certified Mail with Return Receipt so you have proof of delivery. Email delivery is also acceptable in many cases. Our Pro plan includes tracked delivery.

Question 7

What if the recipient ignores it?

Accepted Answer

You'll have documented notice, which is often the prerequisite for statutory damages (e.g. up to $1,000 per FDCPA violation) or a civil lawsuit. Many recipients stop the behavior once they receive a formal letter.

Question 8

Are letters refundable?

Accepted Answer

Letters are digital goods personalized to your facts and delivered instantly, so they're non-refundable once generated. Duplicate charges, technical failures, and unauthorized charges are always refunded, see our refund policy.

Question 9

Is StopAndDesist a law firm?

Accepted Answer

No. StopAndDesist is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. We provide self-help templates and drafting tools. If your situation requires legal advice, we recommend consulting a licensed attorney.

Question 10

Do you handle international cases?

Accepted Answer

Our letters are primarily formatted for U.S. federal and state law. We support international delivery, but statute citations may not apply outside the U.S.

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