Difference between revisions of ".degree"
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| − | '''.degree''' is a [[gTLD]] that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant | + | '''.degree''' is a [[gTLD]] that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant was [[Donuts]] (Puff House, LLC), but ownership of the TLD was later transferred to [[Rightside]] ([[United TLD Holdco, Ltd.]]).<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> The application succeeded and the string delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 30 May 2014, making Rightside the [[Registry Operator]] of the string.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 2 June 2014</ref> |
==Background== | ==Background== | ||
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===Application Details=== | ===Application Details=== | ||
Many of [[Donuts]]' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/887 ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]Retrieved 12 Dec 2012</ref> | Many of [[Donuts]]' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/887 ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]Retrieved 12 Dec 2012</ref> | ||
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===Contract Signed=== | ===Contract Signed=== | ||
| − | On 6 March 2014 Donuts received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by ICANN for .degree after passing all the required processes needed to become a Registry Operator for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 2 June 2014</ref> | + | On 6 March 2014 Donuts received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by ICANN for .degree after passing all the required processes needed to become a Registry Operator for the string. On 7 March Donuts assigned the Registry Agreement to Rightside (United TLD Holdco, Ltd.).<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 2 June 2014</ref> |
==Delegation and Availability== | ==Delegation and Availability== | ||
Revision as of 23:46, 3 June 2014
| Status: | Delegated |
| Registry Provider: | Demand Media |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Education |
| PIC Submitted: | Download Here |
| Priority #: | 1403 - Donuts (Puff House, LLC) |
.degree is a gTLD that was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant was Donuts (Puff House, LLC), but ownership of the TLD was later transferred to Rightside (United TLD Holdco, Ltd.).[1] The application succeeded and the string delegated to the Root Zone on 30 May 2014, making Rightside the Registry Operator of the string.[2]
Background
GAC Early Warning
The application was issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.[3] The warning notes that Donuts has not detailed sufficient protective measures to protect from consumer harm in what is a regulated market.[4]
Application Details
Many of Donuts' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."[5]
Ownership Transfer to Rightside
Contract Signed
On 6 March 2014 Donuts received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .degree after passing all the required processes needed to become a Registry Operator for the string. On 7 March Donuts assigned the Registry Agreement to Rightside (United TLD Holdco, Ltd.).[6]
Delegation and Availability
.degree was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on 30 May, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
References
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delegated Strings, ICANN.org Retrieved 2 June 2014
- ↑ GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org Retrieved 24 Nov 2012
- ↑ Degree AU, GACweb.ICANN.org
- ↑ ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.orgRetrieved 12 Dec 2012
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 2 June 2014