6/9/06

Cease and Desist letters available for download

We all know some people in our lives with whom we would rather not have any daily dealings. Muggers, parking lot attendants, paparazzi, for example. These people are unpleasant by their very nature, but with the exception of the last two, their jobs are probably a necessary evil.

However, in some cases (like the muggers), the annoying, and the pestering, and the threats to our livelihood go beyond social inconveniences and transgress the law. That's where the cease and desist letter comes into effect; a very handy tool, think of it as OFF for those pesky humans who make your life miserable.

The cease and desist letter on AgreementsEtc comes in four different flavours : Digital Copyright protection, Non-Digital Copyright Protection, Anti-stalking, and Anti-Collection Harrassment.

The first one warns the recipient that they are harboring digital files that are copyrighted, and are distributing them without authorization. The Digital Millennium Copyright Act has been enforcing digital rights since 1998.

The second one is similar to the first, but pertains to traditional copyrighted materials- books, and other analog media. There are subtle differences between the two documents, not the least of which is that with non-digital copyright violations the perpetrator is usually obvious, but less so with digital copyrights.

The third letter warns stalkers to keep their distance. Oh, to have a stalker, the ultimate symbol of unattainable desirability. Well, in real life it's not so desirable. This letter is just about the strongest way that you can make your point - KEEP AWAY.

The last letter says the same thing as the previous document, but it tells it in no uncertain terms to one of the most hated of all pesterers - the collection agent. You do not need to endure the insufferable harassment of a collection agency if you know the rules in your state. Check out this document to rid yourself of these nasty pests!

One thing you should be aware of is that these are only warnings - not legally binding COURT ORDERS. Only a directive from a judge can constitute a cease and desist ORDER.