90
edits
Changes
updated header to align with applicant guidebook.
A '''Community TLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) made possible through [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; it is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD [[registry]]. Community TLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups or industry sectors.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref><ref>[http://archive.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/explantory-memo-community-change-request-21feb11-en.pdf]</ref>
A '''Community TLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) made possible through [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]; it is intended for communities that are interested in operating their own TLD [[registry]].
Communities are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants passes the community priority evaluation, then that applicant is automatically given precedence to the TLD. Community priority evaluations will be conducted by the The Economist Intelligence Unit and InterConnect Communications <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/blog/preparing-evaluators-22nov11-en</ref>. An applicant for a community-based gTLD is expected to:
1. Demonstrate an ongoing relationship with a clearly delineated community.
2. Have applied for a gTLD string strongly and specifically related to the community named in the application.
3. Have proposed dedicated registration and use policies for registrants in its proposed gTLD, including appropriate security verification procedures, commensurate with the community-based purpose it has named.
4. Have its application endorsed in writing by one or more established institutions representing the community it has named.
Community TLD applicants have organized into an informal group to represent their interests in the ICANN process. The group is called the "Community TLD Applicant Group" or CTAG. Participation is open to community TLD applicants only. The group can be contacted via its Twitter handle [@ICANN_CTAG https://twitter.com/icann_ctag]
The full requirements for a community TLD can be found [[Community TLD#Requirements for Community TLD Applicants|here]].
The full requirements for a community TLD can be found [[Community TLD#Requirements for Community TLD Applicants|here]].