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− | '''.fit''' is an active [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. [[Minds + Machines]] manages the TLD and is its [[Registry]]. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 06 January, 2015.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated String, ICANN.org] Retrieved 28 Apr 2015</ref>. General Availability, (on a first come, first serve basis) for the TLD begins 29 April 2015. <ref>http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/27/new-tlds-this-week-video-fit-and-sale/. Domainnamewire.com. Retrieved 28 Apr 2015</ref> | + | '''.fit''' is an active [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]], also known as [[Minds + Machines]], manages the TLD and is its [[Registry]]. The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 06 January, 2015.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated String, ICANN.org] Retrieved 28 Apr 2015</ref>. General Availability, (on a first come, first serve basis) for the TLD began on 29 April 2015. <ref name=":0">http://domainnamewire.com/2015/04/27/new-tlds-this-week-video-fit-and-sale/. Domainnamewire.com. Retrieved 28 Apr 2015</ref> |
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| ==Intended Use== | | ==Intended Use== |
− | .Fit is an generic top-level domain targeted to the fitness industry including gyms, fitness clothing brands, supplement manufacturers, personal trainers, equipment vendors, and other fitness-related companies and enthusiasts. | + | '''.fit''' is a generic top-level domain targeted to the fitness industry including gyms, fitness clothing brands, supplement manufacturers, personal trainers, equipment vendors, and other fitness-related companies and enthusiasts. |
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| ==Delegation Status== | | ==Delegation Status== |
| + | '''.fit''' was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 06 January, 2015.<ref name="delegation" />. General Availability for the TLD began on 29 April 2015. <ref name=":0" /> |
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| ==Notable Users== | | ==Notable Users== |
− | A .fit domain name, the best way to quickly connect your brand to the global fitness community. Whether you’re a gym, a fitness clothing brand, a supplement maker, a personal trainer, an equipment vendor or any other company in the fitness market, a .fit domain offers you a short, memorable way of linking your brand with the one thing all of your customers want: being fit.
| + | The '''.fit''' top-level domain name, is available to all who want to identify themselves as part of the fitness community, allowing them to quickly connect their brand to the global fitness community. |
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− | .Fit domain names are the easiest way to give your web presence an immediate, hip, and unique branding upgrade. | + | '''.fit''' domain names are open to all, with no restrictions. |
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| ==Applicants== | | ==Applicants== |
− | [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]], .fit is one of the 68 applications that has filed for on its own behalf. Its wholly-owned subsidiary [[Minds + Machines]] will provide back-end registry solutions.<ref>[http://www.tldh.org/2012/06/gtld-application-update-92-applications-submitted/ gTLD Application Update 92 applications submitted, TLDH.org]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1520 here]. | + | [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]], also known as [[Minds and Machines, LLC|Minds + Machines]], successfully applied for and was awarded '''.fit''' on 7 November 2014. This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/1520 here]. |
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| ==Previous Applicants== | | ==Previous Applicants== |
− | [[Famous Four Media]] withdrew it application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between itself and TLDH.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13502-famous-four-wins-three-new-gtld-contention-sets Famous Four Media Wins Three New gTLD Contention Sets, DomainIncite.com]Published & Retrieved 25 June 2013</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/13528-tldh-and-famous-four-ink-new-gtld-revenue-sharing-deal TLDH and Famous Four Ink New gTLD Revenue Sharing Deal, DomainIncite.com]Published & Retrieved 26 June 2013</ref> | + | [[Famous Four Media]] withdrew it application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between itself and [[Minds + Machines Group Limited|MMX]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/13502-famous-four-wins-three-new-gtld-contention-sets Famous Four Media Wins Three New gTLD Contention Sets, DomainIncite.com]Published & Retrieved 25 June 2013</ref><ref>[http://domainincite.com/13528-tldh-and-famous-four-ink-new-gtld-revenue-sharing-deal TLDH and Famous Four Ink New gTLD Revenue Sharing Deal, DomainIncite.com]Published & Retrieved 26 June 2013</ref> |
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| ==References== | | ==References== |