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'''.EU ADR''' is the '''A'''lternative '''D'''ispute '''R'''esolution for the .eu [[ccTLD]] names. It was created by the [[European Commission]] through the European Registry of International Domain Names, [[EURid]]. The primary objective of .EU ADR is to protect [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] rights and provide alternative resolutions to consumers who have commercial complaints against companies in Europe.

'''.EU ADR''' is the '''A'''lternative '''D'''ispute '''R'''esolution for the .eu [[ccTLD]] names. It was created by the [[European Commission]] through the European Registry of International Domain Names, [[EURid]]. The primary objective of .EU ADR is to protect [[Intellectual Property|intellectual property]] rights and provide alternative resolutions to consumers who have commercial complaints against companies in Europe.

==Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)==

==Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)==

Alternative Dispute Resolution '''(ADR)''' is an '''“out-of court-mechanism”''' which aims to help EU citizens resolve their internet related and other commercial transactions disputes with a company. The ADR resolution uses an arbitrator, and mediator or ombudsman to assist the two conflicting parties in coming up with an acceptable solution to an issue. The scheme is more affordable, faster and flexible way of solving conflicts compared with directly filing a complaint in the court. <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/cmsumers/redress_cons/adr_en.htm]</ref>

Alternative Dispute Resolution '''(ADR)''' is an '''“out-of court-mechanism”''' which aims to help EU citizens resolve their Internet related and other commercial transactions disputes with a company. The ADR resolution uses an arbitrator, and mediator or ombudsman to assist the two conflicting parties in coming up with an acceptable solution to an issue. The scheme is more affordable, faster and flexible way of solving conflicts compared with directly filing a complaint in the court. <ref>[http://ec.europa.eu/cmsumers/redress_cons/adr_en.htm]</ref>

==EURid Background==

==EURid Background==

The European Registry of International Domain Names, [[EURid]], is a non-profit organization which was founded in April, 2003. It was officially appointed by the European Commission to assume the responsibility in managing and operating the [[.eu]] country [[ccTLD]] in May, 2003, while it's service contract was subsequently signed in October, 2004. Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and and the European Chapter of [[ISOC|The Internet Society]] are all members of the organization.<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/files/2006_annual_report.pdf.com Eurid.com]</ref>

The European Registry of International Domain Names, [[EURid]], is a non-profit organization which was founded in April, 2003. It was officially appointed by the European Commission to assume the responsibility in managing and operating the [[.eu]] country [[ccTLD]] in May, 2003, while it's service contract was subsequently signed in October, 2004. Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovenia, and and the European Chapter of [[ISOC|The Internet Society]] are all members of the organization.<ref>[http://www.eurid.eu/files/2006_annual_report.pdf.com Eurid.com]</ref>