.gg
.gg is the ccTLD for the Bailiwick of Guernsey. It is managed by Island Networks Ltd.[1]
Rules and Restrictions[edit | edit source]
The domain names work world-wide. In general, there are no restrictions whatsoever as to who may register and/or use the domain name, but, in line with increased concern about harmful activity on the Internet, it is important to be sure of the identity of the registrants and it is a Condition that accurate information is provided.
It is a Condition that the registrant must not use, or permit the use, of a domain for illegal or unlawful purposes.
It is a Condition that the registrant must not use the domain name for the purposes of sending unsolicited email 'spam' or advertise any website or other Internet service by 'spamvertising'.
If it reasonably appears to the Registry in consultation with its own legal advisers, and/or the relevant Insular Authorities (for example, members of the Channel Islands Governmental Advisory Committee on Domain Names and the Internet, the Law Officers of the Crown in either Bailiwick or the Islands' police forces) that a domain name is being used in contravention of the law of any of the British Islands, or to promote or assist such contravention, the Registry (whether using its own discretion or upon receiving a complaint about use of a domain for such purposes) may suspend or cancel the domain without notice, or by giving such notice as appears to be reasonable to the Registry in the circumstances.
The registrant explicitly agrees that it is a Condition that the registrant will not use, or allow the use of a domain name in connection with any website that promotes, encourages or assists someone to commit suicide.
The Registry may register domains for its own use or reserve domains for future use. It may also reserve other names after consultation with the Insular Authorities (the Islands' Governments). Certain words and string patterns may be reserved to allow for future expansion of the Internet naming system. The Registry may decline your application if it is for a name which is reserved.
Registration of certain string patterns (for example, those containing two consecutive hyphens which are used for internationalized domain names may be subject to additional conditions, special procedures or not accepted for general registration.
Where certain domain names (which because of changes to the registration rules and/or standards would not today be accepted for registration) have been registered historically, their registration and use may be continued indefinitely by the Registrant, provided all other terms and conditions of the registration agreement are complied with (in particular, the conditions regarding payment of fees and accuracy of information). Re-registration or transfer will not normally be permitted in cases where the Registry has cancelled the registration for non-payment, or other breach of the Registration Agreement.[2]