# Substack Defender

> Pre-publication legal review, cease-and-desist response, and up to $1M in legal fee coverage for Substack writers.

**Source:** https://fieldwork.news/tools/substack-defender
**Official site:** https://substack.com/defender
**Category:** legal

## Who it is for

Substack writers in the US who publish journalism or commentary and face legal threats.

## Editorial take

Substack Defender offers real legal muscle — up to $1M in coverage, partnered with FIRE — but it's locked to the Substack platform and US jurisdiction only.

## Best for / not for

**Best for:** Substack writers facing defamation threats, cease-and-desist letters, or legal intimidation. Pre-publication legal review to catch problems before they publish.

**Not for:** Writers on other platforms, journalists outside the US, or legal issues unrelated to published content. Platform lock-in is the tradeoff.

## Pricing

- **Pricing:** Free
- **Free option:** yes

## Ownership & business

- **Owner:** Substack Inc.
- **Funding model:** Venture-backed
- **Business model:** Platform fee on paid subscriptions
- **Built for journalism:** no

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