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==Applicants==
==Applicants==
# [[Amazon]]
# [[Amazon]]
# [[DotKids Foundation Limited]]<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Kids Status, ICANN.org]</ref>
# [[DotKids Foundation Limited]]<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/viewstatus Kids Status, ICANN.org]</ref>, [[Community TLD|Community Priority Application]]
===Community Application===
The [[DotKids Foundation Limited]] has applied for the TLD as a [[Community TLD]]. The kids community includes kids (defined by the U.N. as any human under the age of 18), Parents and educators, Charities NGOs and Governmental instituions and educational instituions. The applicant has received a number of endorsements, especially from individuals and organizations based in Hong Kong, where the applicant is also based.
 
"The Registry intends to remain independent to the community.  However, the Registry will work closely with community organizations and will invite community organizations in its policy development processes and governance structure. Also, we see the participation from the community crucial to our success." The applicant intends to restrict registration to kids-centric organizations and services, and registrants must adhere to a policy that limits their content to only beneficial, kid-centric material.<ref>Application 1-1309-46695</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 02:04, 2 December 2012

Status: Proposed
Type: Generic
Category: Lifestyle

More information:

.kids is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program.

Applicants[edit | edit source]

  1. Amazon
  2. DotKids Foundation Limited[1], Community Priority Application

Community Application[edit | edit source]

The DotKids Foundation Limited has applied for the TLD as a Community TLD. The kids community includes kids (defined by the U.N. as any human under the age of 18), Parents and educators, Charities NGOs and Governmental instituions and educational instituions. The applicant has received a number of endorsements, especially from individuals and organizations based in Hong Kong, where the applicant is also based.

"The Registry intends to remain independent to the community. However, the Registry will work closely with community organizations and will invite community organizations in its policy development processes and governance structure. Also, we see the participation from the community crucial to our success." The applicant intends to restrict registration to kids-centric organizations and services, and registrants must adhere to a policy that limits their content to only beneficial, kid-centric material.[2]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Kids Status, ICANN.org
  2. Application 1-1309-46695