What is a cease and desist letter?

A cease and desist letter is a formal legal document demanding that the recipient immediately stop a specific action — such as harassment, defamation, copyright infringement or breach of a non-compete agreement — or face legal action.

Does a cease and desist letter have legal force?

A cease and desist letter is not a court order, but it creates a formal legal record, puts the recipient on notice of potential liability, and is often sufficient to stop the conduct. If ignored, it forms the foundation of an injunction application.

How much does a cease and desist letter cost?

Claim Done charges $79 for an AI-generated cease and desist letter, drafted from your description and delivered to the respondent automatically. Solicitors typically charge $500–$3,500 for the same.

When should I use a cease and desist letter?

Use a cease and desist letter for defamation (online reviews, social media), workplace or personal harassment, copyright or trademark infringement, breach of a non-compete or confidentiality clause, or any situation where you need the conduct to stop immediately.

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When You Need a Cease & Desist

You are being harassed, bullied or threatened by an individual or business
Someone is publishing false or defamatory statements about you
Your intellectual property is being copied or used without permission
An ex-employee or competitor is violating a non-disclosure or non-compete agreement
An individual is making repeated unwanted contact with you
Someone is infringing your trademark, copyright or other IP rights

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How This Service Works

Everything you need to know before you start.

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Delivery We email it to the other party

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Revisions 2 free amendments included

Filing Fees Not applicable

Best For Harassment, defamation, IP infringement, contract breaches

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How It Works

From Evidence to Document in 4 Steps

Describe the Behaviour

Tell us what they are doing, how long it has been happening, and any previous attempts you've made to stop it. No legal knowledge needed.

Upload Any Evidence

Screenshots, emails, messages, photos, recordings — anything documenting the behaviour. Not mandatory but strengthens your letter significantly.

AI Drafts the Letter

Our AI identifies the applicable Australian law (defamation, IP, harassment, contract) and drafts a precise formal demand to cease the behaviour immediately.

Delivered to the Respondent

The letter is emailed directly to the other party. You get a copy, delivery confirmation, and a timeline showing what to expect next.

What Claim Done Delivers

AI-drafted cease and desist citing applicable Australian legislation
Specific behaviour clearly identified and demand to stop immediately
Legal consequences if the behaviour continues, clearly stated
Reasonable compliance timeframe specified
Formatted PDF sent directly to the respondent
Copy + delivery confirmation + dashboard timeline

A solicitor charges $300–500/hr just to draft this. We do it for $79, flat fee, in under 60 minutes.

Common Questions

Everything About Cease & Desist

Does a cease and desist have legal weight?

Yes. A properly drafted cease and desist puts the other party on formal legal notice. It creates a documented paper trail and demonstrates seriousness. In many cases it resolves the issue without further legal action.

Can I get a restraining order if they ignore it?

If the behaviour continues after a cease and desist, you can apply for an injunction or protection order through the courts. Your Claim Done dashboard will outline the escalation options available in your state.

What if I'm being defamed online?

Defamation is covered by the Defamation Act (applicable in all Australian states). Our AI will identify the specific provisions that apply to your situation and draft a letter accordingly.

Does the other party have to comply?

A cease and desist is a formal legal notice, not a court order — they are not legally compelled to comply immediately. However, ignoring it strengthens your case significantly if you escalate to court or seek an injunction.

What if I don't know their email address?

We'll prepare your document for manual service by post or in person, with clear instructions included in your dashboard.

Reviewed by

Alex Hartley Head of Legal Operations, Claim Done

Alex oversees every Claim Done service template, the Australian legal-citation database, and the AI drafting prompts. Based in Australia and focused on making everyday legal documents affordable for small business owners and consumers.

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Last reviewed 31 Jul 2026 Claim Done is not a law firm. This service prepares draft documents and does not constitute legal advice.

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