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== Application ==

== Application ==

The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. <ref> gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref>  

The TLD Application System ([[TAS]]) is ICANN’s online application system for registering new gTLDs. Applicants were required to register and submit their completed applications within the designated time frame in order to be considered. <ref>gTLD Applicant Guidebook, pdf version 2012-06-04, pp. 1-4 </ref>  

== Contracting Information Request ==

== Contracting Information Request ==

Contracting Information Request ([[CIR]]) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation ([[IE]]) and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. [[ICANN]] uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument ([[COI]]), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref> Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN. newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf </ref>

Contracting Information Request ([[CIR]]) invitations are sent to applicants that have passed initial evaluation ([[IE]]) and are ready to continue the process of registering a new gTLD. [[ICANN]] uses CIR invitations to gain more information about the registry including: points of contact, proof of a continued operations instrument ([[COI]]), disclosure of cross-ownership interests, and any modifications to data in previous applications. <ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/agb/cir-guidance-21jun13-en.pdf Contracting Information Request Guidance. ICANN.]</ref>

In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active.  <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref>  An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a [[GAC]] early warning. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for [[name collision]] or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. <ref name="Contracting"></ref>

In order for an application to be considered eligible for a CIR, it must meet specific criteria, such as being active.  <ref name="Contracting"> Nguyen, Trang. Contracting. http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/wed-contracting/presentation-contracting-20nov13-en.pdf </ref>  An applicant will not receive a CIR if the new gTLD is under objection, in contention, or has received a [[GAC]] early warning. <ref name="Contracting"></ref> Additionally, if the gTLD is considered at high risk for [[name collision]] or has active changes pending, it will not qualify for a CIR invitation. <ref name="Contracting"></ref>

During the CIR process, registries may apply for a Code of Conduct (COC) exemption. In order to qualify, a registry operator must show:

During the CIR process, registries may apply for a Code of Conduct (COC) exemption. In order to qualify, a registry operator must show: