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'''.diet''' is a proposed generic top level domain name (gTLD) to [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]].
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'''.diet''' is a [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program|new gTLD expansion program]]. After a [[Private auction]] in May 2014, [[Uniregistry]] became the only applicant and now [[Registry Operator]] for the string. The application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 16 August 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 20 August 2014</ref>
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==Applicants==
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==Background==
There are three entities that applied for the TLD to gain the internet governing body's approval to include .diet TLD in the [[Root Zone|root zone]] of the internet domain name system ([[DNS]]) and to serve as registry operator. The applicants include: <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>
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===Current Applicant===
 
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# Uniregistry, Corp. -  The company applied for 54 TLDs. Uniregistry was formed by [[Frank Schilling]], who is known as a domain name investor.<ref>
# [[Uniregistry]], Corp. -  The company applied for 54 TLDs. Uniregistry was formed by Frank Schilling a domain name investor. <ref>
   
[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/uniregistry-corp-applies-for-54-new-top-level-domains-store-news-deal-auto/11584 Uniregistry Corp. applies for 54 new top-level domains...]</ref>
 
[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/uniregistry-corp-applies-for-54-new-top-level-domains-store-news-deal-auto/11584 Uniregistry Corp. applies for 54 new top-level domains...]</ref>
# dot Diet Limited- The company is represented by Mr. [[Geir Rasmussen]] of [[Famous Four Media]], a registry service provider based in Gibraltar the filed for 61 domain name strings. <ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/comment-page-1/  Famous Four Media Applies For 61 Generic TLD’s...]</ref>
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# Pioneer Hill, LLC- One of the companies created by [[Donuts]] to submit its application for the TLD. Donuts filed for 307 new gTLDs, each under different company names. <ref>
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[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref>
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==References==
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===Previous Applicants===
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# [[Famous Four Media]] (dot Diet Limited)- The company is represented by Mr. [[Geir Rasmussen]], a registry service provider based in Gibraltar that has filed for 61 domain name strings.<ref>[http://www.thedomains.com/2012/06/13/famous-four-media-applies-for-61-generic-tlds-poker-bet-bingo-casino-win/comment-page-1/  Famous Four Media Applies For 61 Generic TLD’s...]</ref>
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# [[Donuts]] (Pioneer Hill, LLC)- One of the companies created to submit its application for the TLD. Donuts filed for 307 new gTLDs, each under different company names.<ref>
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[http://www.domainnamenews.com/new-gtlds/donuts-inc-eye-popping-list-of-307-new-top-level-domains/11730 Donuts Inc eye popping list of 307 new top-level domains]</ref> This applicant submitted a [[PIC|Public Interest Commitment]], which can be downloaded [https://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/798 here].
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===Private Auction===
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In a private auction conducted by [[Applicant Auction]] in May 2014, Uniregistry won the rights to .diet over the other two applicants for an undisclosed amount.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/16767-ten-more-new-gtld-contests-settled-in-auction Ten more New gTLD Contests Settled in Auction, DomainIncite] Retrieved 3 June 2014</ref>
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==Contract Signed==
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On 26 June 2014 [[Uniregistry]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .diet 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 20 Aug 2014</ref>
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==Delegation and Availability==
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.diet was delegated to the Root Zone of the [[DNS]] on 16 August 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref>
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==References==
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[[Category:TLD]]
 
[[Category:TLD]]
 
[[Category:Health New gTLDs|diet]]
 
[[Category:Health New gTLDs|diet]]
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[[Category:TLDs with Registry Agreements|diet]]
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