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==Application Details==

==Application Details==

===dotGay LLC===

===dotgay LLC===

[[Scott Seitz]] is the CEO of [[dotgay LLC]] and selected [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry services. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-gay-contract/ Neustar wins .gay contract]</ref> The company is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, New York (NGLCCNY). dotgay LLC plans to donate 67% of the revenue generated from the sales of .gay domain names to non-profit LGBT organizations.<ref>[http://dotgay.com/ About dotgay]</ref> Its application is a [[Community gTLD|Community Application]]

[[Scott Seitz]] is the CEO of [[dotgay LLC]] and selected [[Neustar]] to provide back-end registry services. <ref>[http://domainincite.com/neustar-wins-gay-contract/ Neustar wins .gay contract]</ref> The company is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA), National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce (NGLCC) and the National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce, New York (NGLCCNY) and is also an LGBTBE Certified entity. With community oversight and transparency, dotgay LLC plans to donate 67% of the profits generated from the sales of .gay domain names to non-profit LGBT organizations..<ref>[http://dotgay.com/ About dotgay]</ref> Its application is a [[Community gTLD|Community Application]]

Their registration policies will include participation by "authentication partners", which will be gay and lesbian membership organization, ".gay is restricted to members of the Gay Community. Eligibility is determined through formal membership with any of dotgay LLC’s Authentication Partners (AP) from the community." Generic terms, such as "travel", will be reserved at the second level to create community resources, i.e. "travel.gay". <ref>gTLD Application 1-1713-23699</ref>

dotgay LLC’s registration policies will include participation by "Authentication Partners", which will be a global network of LGBTQIA membership organizations and community groups. Eligibility is determined through formal membership with any of dotgay LLC’s Authentication Partners (AP) from the community. Selected community relevant generic terms, such as "travel," will be reserved as index domains and remain community property at the second level (ie travel.gay). Index domains will be used to organize and aggregate community registrants, creating community hubs that will raise visibility within the community and become trusted resources for users. . <ref>gTLD Application 1-1713-23699</ref>

In December 2012 dotGAY LLC began accepting applications from organizations interested in becoming Authentication Partners, despite the fact that the TLD remains in contention.<ref>[http://dotgay.com/partners#authenticatedpartners-1 AuthenticationPatners, dotGay.com]Retrieved 5 Dec 2012</ref>

While the contention set for gay remains unresolved, in December 2012 dotgay LLC began an outreach campaign to potential Authentication Partners as described in their application..<ref>[http://dotgay.com/partners#authenticatedpartners-1 AuthenticationPatners, dotGay.com]Retrieved 5 Dec 2012</ref>

===Top Level Design===

===Top Level Design===