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Legal guides
Legal guides for online reputation
Start with a topic, or find the rules covered in your state or country.
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Choose the situation you want to understand. Each guide explains its scope and links to its sources.
Defamation and claims
False statements, legal deadlines, defenses and possible remedies.
- Libel vs. Slander: What Is the Difference?
- Defamation Per Se: Definition, Categories and Examples
- Defamation Statute of Limitations: How Long Do You Have to Sue?
- How to Sue for Defamation Over an Online Post
- Defamation Damages: How Much Can You Sue For?
- Anti-SLAPP Laws by State: How They Work and When They Apply
- Defamation Cease and Desist Letter: When to Send One and What It Includes
- Business Defamation: Can a Company Sue for Defamation?
Harassment and exposed personal information
Online harassment, cyberstalking and the publication of personal information.
Identity, image and privacy
False identities, misleading portrayals and the use of a person's name or image.
Reviews and business reputation
Negative reviews, fake reviews and statements about a business.
Find a state or country
Local guides are available for defamation and doxxing. They also explain related harassment rules where applicable.
Sources and updates
The guides link to the laws and official sources behind their explanations. You can also consult the law changes and the defamation dataset.
General information, not legal advice. The relevant guide explains its coverage and when it was checked.