Line 1: |
Line 1: |
| {{TLD| | | {{TLD| |
− | |logo = | + | |logo = DotArchiLogo.png |
| |status = Delegated | | |status = Delegated |
| |manager = | | |manager = |
Line 7: |
Line 7: |
| |translation = | | |translation = |
| |stringcontention = | | |stringcontention = |
− | |registryprovider = | + | |registryprovider = [[Afilias]] |
− | |registrations = | + | |registrations = |
| |date = | | |date = |
| |type = [[gTLD|Generic]] | | |type = [[gTLD|Generic]] |
| |category = [[:Category:Professional New gTLDs|Professional]] | | |category = [[:Category:Professional New gTLDs|Professional]] |
| |community = | | |community = |
− | |priority = 1687 - [[Starting Dot]] | + | |website = [http://www.domains.archi/ domains.archi] |
| + | |twitter = DotArchi |
| + | |priority = |
| |keypeople = | | |keypeople = |
| }} | | }} |
| | | |
− | '''.archi''' is a delegated [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. [[STARTING DOT]], a French new gTLD start up company applying for 5 total TLDs, was the only applicant for .archi.<ref>[http://www.startingdot.com/our-top-level-domains/ Our Top Level Domains, startingdot.com]</ref> The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 31 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref> | + | '''.archi''' is a [[gTLD]] delegated to the [[Root Zone|DNS Root Zone]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]] on 31 March 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 15 April 2014</ref> [[Afilias]] is the [[registry]] operator for the gTLD. It was originally managed by [[Starting Dot]] until Afilias acquired the company and its rights to .archi and two other gTLDs ([[.bio]] and [[.ski]])<ref>[http://afilias.info/news/2016/08/08/afilias-acquires-premium-tlds-archi-bio-and-ski Afilias Acquires Premium TLDs .ARCHI, .BIO and .SKI]</ref> |
| | | |
− | [[STARTING DOT]] plans to restrict the registration of .archi domain names to certified architects and individuals who have graduated with a degree in architecture.<ref>[http://www.startingdot.com/our-top-level-domains/ Our Top Level Domains, startingdot.com]</ref> The application is supported by the Paris-based International Architectural Union (UIA), the umbrella trade organization for more than one million architects.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/another-contention-battle-confirmed-as-starting-dot-reveals-five-gtld-bids/ Another contention battle confirmed as Starting Dot reveals five gTLD bids]</ref> The UIA was founded in 1948, UIA is the most representative professional organization of architects and the only global network of architecture, covering120 countries and territories through its members sections.<ref>[http://www.uia-architectes.org/en/qui-sommes-nous#.UIqaL2k5xMt Qui Sommes nous, UIA-Architectes.org]</ref>
| + | ==Meaning== |
| | | |
− | The UIA has objected to the open gTLD application for [[.architect]] submitted by [[Donuts]].<ref>[https://gtldcomment.icann.org/comments-feedback/applicationcomment/commentdetails/2034 CommentDetails, gTLDcomment.ICANN.org]</ref>
| + | .archi is short for architect or architecture depending on the context. |
| + | |
| + | ==Registration Policy== |
| + | |
| + | Registration of .archi domain names is restricted to teh architecture community, including: |
| + | * registered, certified, or licensed architects |
| + | * architecture students |
| + | * architecture agencies |
| + | * universities and colleges |
| + | * other architecture organizations |
| + | * members of the International Union of Architects (UIA) |
| | | |
− | ===GAC Early Warning===
| + | .archi is supported by the Paris-based International Architectural Union (UIA)<ref>[http://www.uia.archi/en/exercer/dotarchi/about#.V6nhmNArKmk About .archi]</ref> The UIA, founded in 1948, is an umbrella trade organization, representing more than 1.3 million architects in more than 100 countries.<ref>[http://www.aia.org/practicing/groups/international/uia/AIAP073960 About UIA]</ref> |
− | France issued [[GAC]] early warnings to this string and the related [[.architect]] string. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 26 Nov 2012</ref>
| |
| | | |
− | The warning notes that architects are a certified and regulated sector in France and asks that the TLD be limited to only legitimate architects.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Archi-FR-49620.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353451915000 Archi FR, GACweb.ICANN.org]Retrieved 26 Nov 2012</ref> | + | The UIA has objected to the open gTLD application for [[.architect]] submitted by [[Donuts]].<ref>[https://gtldcomment.icann.org/comments-feedback/applicationcomment/commentdetails/2034 CommentDetails, gTLDcomment.ICANN.org]</ref> |
| | | |
| ==Contract Signed== | | ==Contract Signed== |
| On 06 February 2014 [[Starting Dot]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .archi after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 10 Feb 2014</ref> | | On 06 February 2014 [[Starting Dot]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .archi after passing all the required processes needed to become a [[Registry Operator]] for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 10 Feb 2014</ref> |
| | | |
− | ==Delegation and Availability== | + | ==GAC Early Warning== |
− | .archi was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on 31 March, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> The TLD is online ([http://www.nic.archi]).
| + | France issued [[GAC]] early warnings to this string and the related [[.architect]] string. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 26 Nov 2012</ref> |
| + | |
| + | The warning notes that architects are a certified and regulated sector in France and asks that the TLD be limited to only legitimate architects.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Archi-FR-49620.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353451915000 Archi FR, GACweb.ICANN.org]Retrieved 26 Nov 2012</ref> |
| | | |
| ==References== | | ==References== |