Dismissing a violation with a written reason

Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026

Not every violation needs the underlying content changed. When a violation is a false match, or is acceptable for a specific reason, dismiss it instead of closing it.

Dismiss a violation

Recording the reason as you dismiss

1. Open the violation.
2. Click Dismiss.
3. Write a reason explaining why.
4. Confirm.

Why a written reason is required

A dismissal without a reason would be indistinguishable from a fix that was never actually made. Requiring a written reason keeps the record honest and gives your team useful context if the same rule flags similar content again later.