Submit an abuse report for a site hosted on Squarespace

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Submit an abuse report for a site hosted on Squarespace

Last updated August 07, 2026 15:20

Report sites that violate our terms, including concerns about malware, harassment, or intellectual property theft.

If you find content on a Squarespace site that violates our Terms of Service or Acceptable Use Policy, you can report it to us for review. We investigate all reports and address each individually based on the nature of the abuse. When submitting your report, provide the URL of the site and any specific details or screenshots that help us identify the issue.

Find the right form to file an abuse report online

We investigate several categories of abuse to keep our platform safe. If you notice malicious activity connected to a domain name registered through Squarespace, report the issue using the corresponding forms below:

  • Malware: For sites hosting or distributing malicious software, viruses, or ransomware. Report malware abuse with this form.
  • Phising and pharming: For fraudulent emails or sites attempting to impersonate a business, steal sensitive credentials, or redirect visitors to fake web servers. Report phishing and pharming abuse with this form.
  • Spam: Sites created primarily to send unsolicited messages or manipulate search engine results. Report spam abuse with this form.

How does Squarespace handle domain name registration disputes?

For issues regarding the registration of a specific domain name, we follow the Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy (UDRP). To find information about a domain’s registrant, use ICANN’s lookup tool.

Report intellectual property disputes

If you believe a Squarespace site infringes on your trademark or copyright, submit a formal complaint using one of the channels below:

  • Report trademark complaints: For issues involving protected brand assets, use our trademark report form.
  • Report copyright complaints: For issues regarding original creative works, use our copyright report form.

Also try: Intellectual property and Squarespace

Report a cybercrime

If you’re the victim of a cybercrime or online fraud, you can also report the incident to the Internet Crime Complaint Center. This external agency handles reports of suspected internet-facilitated criminal activity.

Report non-consensual intimate imagery

If you find intimate images or videos of yourself published without your consent, or if you're helping someone else report content of themselves, report it with our Non-Consensual Intimate Content form.

Note: This guide is a resource, but it’s not legal advice. Squarespace doesn’t give advice on laws applicable to your site or business, as stated in our Terms of Service.

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Submit an abuse report for a site hosted on Squarespace