Dispute a Review
Last updated: May 2026
Who Can File a Dispute?
Any designer with a claimed profile may dispute reviews on that profile. If your profile is unclaimed, you must claim it first before filing a dispute. Claiming your profile is free.
Valid Grounds for Dispute
- Reviewer was not an actual client (no project existed)
- Review contains demonstrably false statements of fact
- Review contains personally identifying information about third parties
- Review contains hate speech, threats, or harassment
- Review violates a confidentiality or NDA I can document
What is NOT Grounds for Removal
- Negative opinion or subjective dissatisfaction
- Disagreement with the rating or overall score
- The review is unflattering but accurate
RateMyDesigner is committed to preserving authentic client feedback. Negative reviews based on genuine experiences are protected speech and will not be removed solely because they are critical.
Timeline and Outcomes
We respond within 7 business days of receiving a complete dispute submission. Active disputes display a "Disputed" badge on the review during the review period.
Removed
Review violated policy and was taken down entirely.
Edited
Specific violating content was redacted; the rest remains.
Marked Disputed
Review stays live with a visible dispute notice.
No Action
Review did not violate policy and remains unchanged.
File a Dispute
You must sign in to your claimed profile account to file a dispute.