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|priority = 140 - [[Donuts]] (Holly Fields, LLC)<br>1784 - [[Life Covenant Church, Inc.]] | |priority = 140 - [[Donuts]] (Holly Fields, LLC)<br><s>1784 - [[Life Covenant Church, Inc.]]</s> | ||
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'''.church''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. | '''.church''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. | ||
==Applicants== | ==Current Applicants== | ||
Two entities submitted applications to serve as registry operator for the .church TLD:<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> | Two entities submitted applications to serve as registry operator for the .church TLD. However only one is a current applicant, due to an auction:<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> | ||
# [[Donuts]] (Holly Fileds, LLC), this is one of 307 new gTLD by Donuts. Each application via a different LLC.<ref> | # [[Donuts]] (Holly Fileds, LLC), this is one of 307 new gTLD by Donuts. Each application via a different LLC.<ref> | ||
[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/844 here]. | [http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/844 here]. | ||
==Previous Applicants== | |||
# [[Life Covenant Church, Inc.]], an inter-denominational church | |||
==Auction== | |||
It was announced on 19 Dec 2013 that [[Donuts]] won in a private auction again [[Life Covenant Church, Inc.]] the right to .church. Donuts is now the sole remaining applicant and Life Covenant Church, Inc. will receive a pay-off from Donuts in return for withdrawing their application. The auction was administered by [[Applicant Auction]].<ref>[http://domainincite.com/15374-donuts-officially-richer-than-god-after-winning-three-new-gtld-auctions Donuts Officially Richer than God after Winning 3 New gTLD Auctions, DomainIncite] Retrieved 19 Dec 2013</ref> | |||
==Independent Objector== | ==Independent Objector== | ||
The [[Independent Objector]] (IO) is a non-partisan, contracted appointee whose role was mandated by the applicant guidebook for [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]], and who is responsible for officially objecting to new gTLDs that are dangerous to the public good. This process also involves reviewing "controversial applications," those that have received significant public comments, and investigating whether a public need for objection is provided for tin these comments. Thus, the Independent Objector issued a preliminary report on .church, noting that the articles and objections to the applications are largely supportive of a .church TLD but call in to question either applicant's ability to administer the TLD fairly. He sought assurances from both applicants to ensure that they would keep the TLD open and inclusive to all those that identify with the term "church" and use it to describe their religious habits, both were forthcoming and he concluded that no objection was warranted.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/church-general-comment/ The Independent Objectors Comments on Controversial Applications, Church General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org] Retrieved 5 Mar 2013</ref> | The [[Independent Objector]] (IO) is a non-partisan, contracted appointee whose role was mandated by the applicant guidebook for [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]], and who is responsible for officially objecting to new gTLDs that are dangerous to the public good. This process also involves reviewing "controversial applications," those that have received significant public comments, and investigating whether a public need for objection is provided for tin these comments. Thus, the Independent Objector issued a preliminary report on .church, noting that the articles and objections to the applications are largely supportive of a .church TLD but call in to question either applicant's ability to administer the TLD fairly. He sought assurances from both applicants to ensure that they would keep the TLD open and inclusive to all those that identify with the term "church" and use it to describe their religious habits, both were forthcoming and he concluded that no objection was warranted.<ref>[http://www.independent-objector-newgtlds.org/english-version/the-independent-objector-s-comments-on-controversial-applications/church-general-comment/ The Independent Objectors Comments on Controversial Applications, Church General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org] Retrieved 5 Mar 2013</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:58, 19 December 2013
| Status: | Proposed |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Culture |
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.church is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program.
Current Applicants[edit | edit source]
Two entities submitted applications to serve as registry operator for the .church TLD. However only one is a current applicant, due to an auction:[1]
- Donuts (Holly Fileds, LLC), this is one of 307 new gTLD by Donuts. Each application via a different LLC.[2] This applicant submitted a Public Interest Commitment, which can be downloaded here.
Previous Applicants[edit | edit source]
- Life Covenant Church, Inc., an inter-denominational church
Auction[edit | edit source]
It was announced on 19 Dec 2013 that Donuts won in a private auction again Life Covenant Church, Inc. the right to .church. Donuts is now the sole remaining applicant and Life Covenant Church, Inc. will receive a pay-off from Donuts in return for withdrawing their application. The auction was administered by Applicant Auction.[3]
Independent Objector[edit | edit source]
The Independent Objector (IO) is a non-partisan, contracted appointee whose role was mandated by the applicant guidebook for ICANN's New gTLD Program, and who is responsible for officially objecting to new gTLDs that are dangerous to the public good. This process also involves reviewing "controversial applications," those that have received significant public comments, and investigating whether a public need for objection is provided for tin these comments. Thus, the Independent Objector issued a preliminary report on .church, noting that the articles and objections to the applications are largely supportive of a .church TLD but call in to question either applicant's ability to administer the TLD fairly. He sought assurances from both applicants to ensure that they would keep the TLD open and inclusive to all those that identify with the term "church" and use it to describe their religious habits, both were forthcoming and he concluded that no objection was warranted.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains
- ↑ Donuts Officially Richer than God after Winning 3 New gTLD Auctions, DomainIncite Retrieved 19 Dec 2013
- ↑ The Independent Objectors Comments on Controversial Applications, Church General Comment, Independent-Objector-NewgTLDs.org Retrieved 5 Mar 2013