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A '''cease and desist''' (also called '''C & D''') is an order or request to halt an activity, or else face legal action. The recipient of the cease-and-desist may be an individual or an organization. It is commonly known to be conducted by [[Square Enix]] | A '''cease and desist''' (also called '''C & D''') is an order or request to halt an activity, or else face legal action. The recipient of the cease-and-desist may be an individual or an organization. It is commonly known to be conducted by [[Square Enix]] to fan base games within the [[Chrono (Series)]]. | ||
The term is used in two different contexts. A cease-and-desist '''order''' can be issued by a judge or government authority, and has a well-defined legal meaning. In contrast, a cease-and-desist '''letter''' can be sent by anyone, although typically they are drafted by a lawyer. | The term is used in two different contexts. A cease-and-desist '''order''' can be issued by a judge or government authority, and has a well-defined legal meaning. In contrast, a cease-and-desist '''letter''' can be sent by anyone, although typically they are drafted by a lawyer. | ||
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===Use by administrative agencies=== | ===Use by administrative agencies=== | ||
Many government administrative agencies also have the ability to issue cease-and-desist orders and frequently use them to halt the sale of unregistered or fraudulent securities, to halt banking practices that would possibly be dangerous to institutions | Many government administrative agencies also have the ability to issue cease-and-desist orders and frequently use them to halt the sale of unregistered or fraudulent securities, to halt banking practices that would possibly be dangerous to institutions and to enforce licensing statutes. These orders usually specify a period of time for the recipient of the order to request a hearing. If a hearing is not requested by the recipient in the given time, the cease-and-desist order becomes final and the agency has the ability to enforce its order in a court of law. | ||
==Cease-and-desist letters== | ==Cease-and-desist letters== | ||
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===Criticism=== | ===Criticism=== | ||
A lot of fans has made many complaints to Square Enix in requesting fan game to continue if it's not making a profit off their name. Yet Square Enix refuses to report to the many pleases from them. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== |