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| == Application == | | == Application == |
| The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref> | | The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref> |
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| == Contracting Information Request == | | == Contracting Information Request == |
| Contracting Information Request ([[CIR]]) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation ([[IE]]) and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. [[ICANN]] uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument ([[COI]]), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref> Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf </ref> | | Contracting Information Request ([[CIR]]) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation ([[IE]]) and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. [[ICANN]] uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument ([[COI]]), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref> Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf </ref> |
| In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active. <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref> An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a [[GAC]] early warning. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for [[name collision]] or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> | | In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active. <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref> An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a [[GAC]] early warning. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for [[name collision]] or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> |
| + | During the CIR process, registries may apply for a Code of Conduct (COC) exemption. In order to qualify, a registry operator must show: |
| + | *“(i) all domain name registrations in the TLD are registered to, and maintained by, Registry Operator for the exclusive use of Registry Operator or its Affiliates, |
| + | *(ii) Registry Operator does not sell, distribute or transfer control or use of any registrations in the TLD to any third party that is not an Affiliate of Registry Operator, and |
| + | *(iii) application of this Code of Conduct to the TLD is not necessary to protect the public interest." <ref name="Registry Agreement">Base Registry Agreement, pdf, p. 81. http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/base-agreement-contracting </ref> |
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| == CIR Review == | | == CIR Review == |