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CEASE AND DESIST LETTER — COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

Date: February 10, 2026

VIA CERTIFIED MAIL / EMAIL

FROM:
[Copyright Owner Name]
[Copyright Owner Address]

TO:
[Recipient Name]
[Recipient Address]

Re: Unauthorized Use of Copyrighted Material — Demand to Cease and Desist


Dear [Recipient Name],

I am writing to notify you that you are engaging in the unauthorized use of copyrighted material owned by [Copyright Owner Name]. This letter serves as a formal demand that you immediately cease and desist all infringing activity described herein.


1. IDENTIFICATION OF COPYRIGHTED WORK

I am the owner of the following original copyrighted work:

[Description of copyrighted work]

Under the Copyright Act of 1976 (17 U.S.C. sections 101 et seq.), this work has been protected by copyright since its creation. All rights in and to this work, including the exclusive rights of reproduction, distribution, display, and the creation of derivative works, belong solely to [Copyright Owner Name].


2. DESCRIPTION OF INFRINGEMENT

It has come to my attention that you are using the above-described copyrighted work without my authorization, as follows:

[Description of infringing activity]

This use was not licensed, authorized, or otherwise permitted by me. You have not obtained a license, assignment, or any other grant of rights to use this work in any manner.


3. LEGAL BASIS

Your unauthorized use of my copyrighted work constitutes copyright infringement under federal law, specifically:

    (a) 17 U.S.C. section 106 — which grants copyright owners the exclusive rights to reproduce, distribute, display, perform, and create derivative works based upon their copyrighted works;

    (b) 17 U.S.C. section 501 — which establishes that anyone who violates any of the exclusive rights of the copyright owner is an infringer of the copyright;

    (c) 17 U.S.C. sections 502-505 — which provide remedies for copyright infringement, including injunctive relief, impoundment, actual damages, statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work infringed (for willful infringement), and recovery of attorney's fees and costs;

    (d) The Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), 17 U.S.C. section 512 — which provides additional mechanisms for addressing online copyright infringement.


4. DEMANDS

I hereby demand that you take the following actions immediately:

    (a) CEASE all reproduction, distribution, display, and any other use of the copyrighted work described above;

    (b) REMOVE all copies of the copyrighted work from your website, social media accounts, marketing materials, and any other medium where the work has been published or distributed;

    (c) DESTROY all copies of the copyrighted work in your possession, custody, or control;

    (d) CONFIRM in writing that you have complied with all of the above demands;

    (e) PROVIDE a written accounting of the extent and duration of your unauthorized use, including all platforms, publications, and media where the work was used, and any revenue or benefit derived from its use.


5. DEADLINE FOR COMPLIANCE

You must comply with all demands stated in this letter within fifteen (15) calendar days of the date of this letter. Failure to comply within this timeframe will leave me no choice but to pursue all available legal remedies, which may include:

    (a) Filing a federal copyright infringement lawsuit seeking injunctive relief, actual damages, and/or statutory damages of up to $150,000 per work infringed;

    (b) Seeking recovery of attorney's fees, court costs, and all litigation expenses;

    (c) Filing DMCA takedown notices with relevant internet service providers and platforms;

    (d) Pursuing any and all other remedies available under applicable federal and state law.


6. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

This letter is not intended to be, and shall not be construed as, a complete statement of the facts or law related to this matter. All rights and remedies available to me under federal and state law are expressly reserved, including but not limited to the right to seek damages for past infringement, regardless of whether you comply with the demands in this letter.

Nothing in this letter constitutes a waiver of any rights, claims, or remedies I may have, whether arising from the infringement described herein or otherwise.


7. GOVERNING LAW

This matter is governed by the laws of the United States and the laws of [Jurisdiction].


I strongly urge you to take this matter seriously and comply with the demands above within the stated deadline. If you believe you have a legal basis for your use of the work, I encourage you to have your attorney contact me immediately so that this matter may be resolved without litigation.

Govern yourself accordingly.


Sincerely,


Signature: ____________________________
Name: [Copyright Owner Name]
Date: February 10, 2026


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