.cg
.cg is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the Republic of the Congo. It is managed by Interpoint Switzerland.[1] Interpoint is the delegated authority for registering domain names in the .CG top-level domain. However, on the registration website, their authority is trading (t/a) and simply referred to as DNSAfrica.[2]
Rules and Restrictions
Foreign entities (individuals, companies, organizations, etc.) may register domains in .cg. However, the policy of DNSAfrica is to charge these entities with sizeable fees in order to compensate free registration for local citizens.[2]
Restricted Domain Names
If a registrant wishes to create a domain name under ".gov", ".net", ".edu", ".ac", ".com", ".co", ".int", ".mil", ".gouv" or similar official domains, or any other domain name related to politics, government or public company, DNSAfrica must be contacted. However, the domain name will be assigned only if sponsored by an official authority.[2]
Undesirable Domain Names
Some domain names are considered to be undesirable and will be deleted. An undesirable domain name is defined as:
- being vulgar, offensive, illegal, misleading or deceiving people or being inappropriate;
- used for fraudulent or criminal activity, phishing, spamming, and creating dysfunctions on the Internet, or based on false promises or addictions;
- used as generic reference such as bank nom art, or any other reference with the intention of misleading the Internet community about the real nature of the activity;
- used by foreign entities posing as local entities for obtaining some advantages;
- used for posing as well-known brands/trademarks or public figures, without the consent of the owner of those brands/trademark or public figures (cybersquatting);
- advocating hatred, violence, war, international conflicts, racism, discrimination, illegal practices, etc.;
- contravening Internet best practices or hampering Internet functioning.[2]
Characters
The domain name should have a minimum of three characters. Applications for one or two characters domain may be considered, with an initial/recurring surcharge, with prior arrangement with, and at the discretion of DNSAfrica.[2]