Domain Name Dispute Resolution
Last Revised: 2025-01-07
Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP)
1. Purpose
This Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (“Policy”) is established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (“ICANN”) and is incorporated into your Registration Agreement. It outlines the terms and conditions for resolving disputes between you and any third party (excluding the registrar) over the registration and use of an Internet domain name registered by you. Disputes under Paragraph 4 of this Policy will follow the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and the supplemental rules of the chosen administrative-dispute-resolution service provider.
2. Your Representations
By registering or renewing a domain name, you represent and warrant that:
a. The information provided in your Registration Agreement is accurate and complete.
b. To your knowledge, the domain name registration does not infringe or violate any third-party rights.
c. The domain name is not registered for any unlawful purpose.
d. You will not knowingly use the domain name in violation of applicable laws or regulations.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your domain name registration does not infringe upon the rights of others.
3. Cancellations, Transfers, and Changes
We may cancel, transfer, or make changes to your domain name registration under the following circumstances:
- Upon receiving written or electronic instructions from you or your authorized representative.
- Upon receiving a court order or arbitral tribunal decision from a competent authority.
- Following an Administrative Panel decision under this Policy or its later ICANN-adopted versions.
Additionally, domain name registrations may be modified or canceled in accordance with your Registration Agreement or applicable legal requirements.
4. Mandatory Administrative Proceedings
You must submit to mandatory administrative proceedings under specific conditions:
a. Applicable Disputes
A complainant may file a dispute if:
i. Your domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark or service mark they own.
ii. You have no legitimate rights or interests in the domain name.
iii. Your domain name has been registered and used in bad faith.
The complainant must demonstrate all three elements above to prevail.
b. Evidence of Bad Faith
Bad faith registration and use may be evidenced by:
i. Attempts to sell, rent, or transfer the domain name for profit exceeding related costs.
ii. Registering the domain name to block the trademark owner from using it, with a history of such conduct.
iii. Registering the domain name to disrupt a competitor’s business.
iv. Using the domain name to attract users by creating confusion with the complainant’s mark for commercial gain.
c. Demonstrating Legitimate Interests
You can show legitimate rights to the domain name by proving:
i. Use of the domain name in connection with a bona fide offering of goods or services before notice of the dispute.
ii. You are commonly known by the domain name, even without trademark rights.
iii. Legitimate non-commercial or fair use of the domain name without intent to mislead for financial gain.
d. Selection of Provider
The complainant selects an ICANN-approved Provider to administer the proceeding.
e. Procedure
Proceedings will follow ICANN’s Rules of Procedure, including panel appointments and dispute resolution.
f. Consolidation
Multiple disputes between you and a complainant may be consolidated at the discretion of the Administrative Panel.
g. Fees
The complainant pays all Provider fees unless you request a three-member panel, in which case fees are split equally.
h. Registrar’s Role
We do not participate in the proceedings and are not liable for Administrative Panel decisions.
i. Remedies
Administrative Panels may cancel or transfer domain registrations but cannot impose financial penalties.
j. Publication
All Administrative Panel decisions will be published online unless portions are redacted for exceptional reasons.
k. Court Proceedings
This Policy does not restrict either party from seeking court resolution before or after administrative proceedings.
5. Other Disputes and Litigation
All disputes not covered under Paragraph 4 must be resolved through appropriate legal or arbitration processes between the parties involved.
6. Registrar’s Role in Disputes
We will not participate in disputes involving third parties. If we are named in such proceedings, we reserve the right to take necessary legal actions to defend ourselves.
7. Maintaining the Status Quo
We will not make changes to a domain name registration, including canceling, transferring, or deactivating it, except as provided in Paragraph 3.
8. Transfers During a Dispute
a. Transfers to a New Holder
You may not transfer a domain name during:
i. A pending administrative proceeding under Paragraph 4 or for 15 business days after its conclusion.
ii. A pending court proceeding unless the new holder agrees to be bound by the dispute’s outcome.
b. Changing Registrars
You may transfer the domain name to another registrar during a court proceeding or arbitration. However, the dispute will still be governed by the domain name dispute policy of the original registrar.
9. Policy Modifications
We reserve the right to modify this Policy with ICANN’s approval. Revised policies will be posted at least 30 days before becoming effective. Disputes initiated before a change will follow the version of the Policy in effect when they were filed.
If you disagree with a revised Policy, you may cancel your domain name registration without a refund. By maintaining your registration, you agree to be bound by the updated Policy.
For more details, refer to ICANN’s Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy or contact us directly.