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Review dispute

A review dispute is a formal challenge to a review's legitimacy through the platform's own process, distinct from replying to it.

Disputes succeed on policy grounds — no genuine experience, conflict of interest, personal information, off-topic content — and fail on the grounds owners most want to use, which is that the review is unfair or inaccurate.

Most platforms allow one dispute per review, so a poorly evidenced first attempt closes the door.

In practice

Document first: dates, transaction records, why no matching customer exists. Submit once, with evidence, and reply publicly in the meantime.

Common questions

How long does a review dispute take?
Days to several weeks depending on platform, and most are declined. Plan on the review staying up.

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