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{{TLD|
{{TLD|
|logo  =
|logo  = FIT.png
|status = Proposed
|status = Active
|manager  =
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|registrations  =
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|date  =
|date  = 29 April 2015
|type  =Generic
|type  =Generic
|category = [[:Category:Health New gTLDs|Health]]
|category = [[:Category:Health New gTLDs|Health]]
|community  =
|community  =
|priority = 936 - [[Famous Four Media]] (Platinum Registry Limited)<br>1336 - [[Top Level Domain Holdings]]
|priority = <s>936 - [[Famous Four Media]] (Platinum Registry Limited)</s> <br>1336 - [[Minds + Machines]]
| website        = [http://mmx.co mmx.co]
|keypeople  =
|keypeople  =
}}
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'''.fit''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]].  
'''.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>
 
 
==Intended Use==
'''.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. 
 
==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" />
 
==Notable Users==
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.
 
'''.fit''' domain names are open to all, with no restrictions.


==Applicants==
==Applicants==
[[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].


# [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]], .fit is one of 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].
==Previous Applicants==
# [[Famous Four Media]], the company has partnered with [[Neustar]] as its back-end registry service provider.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/comment-page-1/  Famous Four Media Applies For 61 Generic TLD’s...]</ref><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>
[http://news.dot-nxt.com/sites/news.dot-nxt.com/files/1-1229-33615_FIT.html Application number: 1-1229-33615 for Platinum Registry Limited]</ref>
 
===TLDH & $15mm Auction Funding===
On February 26 2013, [[Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd.]] announced that it had entered into a funding agreement worth $15 million to be used in the case of auction for a specific unnamed TLD. The investor will not receive ownership of the TLD but a share of future revenues. TLDH did not name the TLD that the funds are directed for, and it is in 11 head to head contentions and 12 featuring more than one contender.<ref>[http://domainnamewire.com/2013/02/26/tldh-gets-up-to-15-million-for-a-single-top-level-domain-name-auction/ TLDh Gets 15 Million for A Single Top Level Domain Name Auction, DomainNameWire.com] Published and Retrieved 26 Feb 2013</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:27, 7 December 2017

Status: Active
Date Implemented: 29 April 2015
Type: Generic
Category: Health
Website: mmx.co

More information:

.fit is an active TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. 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.[1]. General Availability, (on a first come, first serve basis) for the TLD began on 29 April 2015. [2]


Intended Use[edit | edit source]

.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.

Delegation Status[edit | edit source]

.fit was delegated to the Root Zone on 06 January, 2015.[1]. General Availability for the TLD began on 29 April 2015. [2]

Notable Users[edit | edit source]

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.

.fit domain names are open to all, with no restrictions.

Applicants[edit | edit source]

MMX, also known as Minds + Machines, successfully applied for and was awarded .fit on 7 November 2014. This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.

Previous Applicants[edit | edit source]

Famous Four Media withdrew it application in June 2013, due to a partnership and revenue-sharing model between itself and MMX.[3][4]

References[edit | edit source]