To: Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, and Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft

We, the undersigned, call on Google and Microsoft to reform their unfair and opaque suspension policies that are devastating thousands of small businesses worldwide.

The Problem: Google’s “Misrepresentation” suspensions and Microsoft’s “egregious violations” policies are applied without sufficient transparency or explanation. These policies often result in immediate suspensions, leaving affected businesses without the necessary information to correct alleged issues. This lack of clarity and fairness is unacceptable, especially given the critical gatekeeper roles these companies play in the digital economy.

Why This Matters:

Economic Impact: Small businesses are the backbone of our economy. Unfair suspensions can lead to significant financial losses, job cuts, and even business closures.

Lack of Transparency: Businesses deserve clear, detailed explanations for any suspensions, along with actionable steps to rectify issues.
Fair Competition: These aggressive gatekeeping practices stifle competition and innovation, harming consumers and the broader market.
Our Demands:

Transparency: Provide detailed reasons for suspensions and clear guidelines on how to resolve issues.
Fair Appeal Process: Implement a fair and timely appeal process that allows businesses to contest suspensions effectively.
Proportional Responses: Ensure that penalties are proportionate to the violations, avoiding unnecessary harm to businesses.
How You Can Help:

Sign and Share: Sign this petition and share it widely on social media, email, and other platforms.
Contact Your Representatives: Reach out to your local and national representatives to raise awareness and push for regulatory changes.

Spread the Word: Use hashtags like #FairDigitalPolicies and #SupportSmallBusinesses to amplify our message.

Together, we can urge Google and Microsoft to adopt fairer, more transparent policies that support, rather than hinder, small businesses.