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3. <big>'''[[.eus]]'''</big>, the [[.eus]] community application submitted by [[Puntueus Fundazioa]] is a geographic, cultural, linguistic focused TLD for the Basque region, people, language, and diaspora. It seems to be following the success of [[.cat]] as an [[sTLD]] for the Catalan community. "Eus is the contraction of “Euskara”, which means “basque language” in Basque." The organization has written support of a wide-range of Basque centric entities. Puntueus Fundazioa plans to restrict registration to legitimate and well-inteioned actors within the Basque cultural-linguistic community; It will first seek out prominent entities in the community prior to general launch, and post general launch it will "[require registrants] to state their intended use of the registered domain name. A false statement of intended use is an indication of bad faith and can be the basis for the suspension of the domain name."<ref>Application 1-1293-15788</ref>

3. <big>'''[[.eus]]'''</big>, the [[.eus]] community application submitted by [[Puntueus Fundazioa]] is a geographic, cultural, linguistic focused TLD for the Basque region, people, language, and diaspora. It seems to be following the success of [[.cat]] as an [[sTLD]] for the Catalan community. "Eus is the contraction of “Euskara”, which means “basque language” in Basque." The organization has the written support of a wide-range of Basque centric entities. Puntueus Fundazioa plans to restrict registration to legitimate and well-inteioned actors within the Basque cultural-linguistic community; It will first seek out prominent entities in the community prior to general launch, and post general launch it will "[require registrants] to state their intended use of the registered domain name. A false statement of intended use is an indication of bad faith and can be the basis for the suspension of the domain name."<ref>Application 1-1293-15788</ref>

"AGITSYS is founded, owned and managed by Muslim people. AGITSys uses the expertise of the Muslim technical men, and it is incorporated in Turkey, one of the countries with the majority of Muslim people (98% Muslims)...Registrations in the .HALAL will be restricted to 1) those who can produce a copy of a halal certificate demonstrating that the goods and services they provide meet the generally accepted hahal standard and⁄or 2) all goods and service providers headquartered and operating in Islamic countries as they are deemed halal by their ability to operate in an Islamic country."<ref>Application 1-2131-60793</ref>

"AGITSYS is founded, owned and managed by Muslim people. AGITSys uses the expertise of the Muslim technical men, and it is incorporated in Turkey, one of the countries with the majority of Muslim people (98% Muslims)...Registrations in the .HALAL will be restricted to 1) those who can produce a copy of a halal certificate demonstrating that the goods and services they provide meet the generally accepted hahal standard and⁄or 2) all goods and service providers headquartered and operating in Islamic countries as they are deemed halal by their ability to operate in an Islamic country."<ref>Application 1-2131-60793</ref>

The applicant has a number of endorsement letters from Halal associations, organizations, and authorities; many of these are Shia-identifying.<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/12 Application Details, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]</ref> The applicant has also applied for [[.shia]], [[pars]], and [[.islam]].

The applicant has a number of endorsement letters from Halal associations, organizations, and authorities; many of these are Shia-identifying.<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/12 Application Details, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]</ref> The applicant has also applied for [[.shia]], [[.pars]], and [[.islam]].

13. <big>'''[[.shia]]'''</big>, the community application for [[.shia]] is the only application for the TLD. It was submitted by [[AGITSYS|Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti]] (AGITSYS), and it refers to the second-largest denomination of Islam.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_Islam Shia Islam, Wikipedia.org]</ref> It states: "AGITSys and its constituent team members hail from the heart of the Shia Muslim community, both in terms of geography and the nationality of the team members. Their links to the community therein are thus irrefutably strong, as they themselves are passionate members of it...[and] In order to register a .SHIA Domain Name, you declare that you are part of the Islamic Religious and Cultural Community.  Registrants must electronically accept that they have pronounced the Shahadah (declaration of faith) which states, “I testify that there is no god except for the God [Allah], and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of the God.”<ref>Application 1-2129-23641</ref>

13. <big>'''[[.reit]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.]]. "REITs are companies that own and most often actively manage income-producing commercial real estate; they were first established in the United States in 1960 and now exist throughout the world. Although the U.S. remains the largest market (in terms of market capitalization), REITs are becoming increasingly prominent throughout the world."

 

 

14. <big>'''[[.shia]]'''</big>, the community application for [[.shia]] is the only application for the TLD. It was submitted by [[AGITSYS|Asia Green IT System Bilgisayar San. ve Tic. Ltd. Sti]] (AGITSYS), and it refers to the second-largest denomination of Islam.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shia_Islam Shia Islam, Wikipedia.org]</ref> It states: "AGITSys and its constituent team members hail from the heart of the Shia Muslim community, both in terms of geography and the nationality of the team members. Their links to the community therein are thus irrefutably strong, as they themselves are passionate members of it...[and] In order to register a .SHIA Domain Name, you declare that you are part of the Islamic Religious and Cultural Community.  Registrants must electronically accept that they have pronounced the Shahadah (declaration of faith) which states, “I testify that there is no god except for the God [Allah], and I testify that Muhammad is the Messenger of the God.”<ref>Application 1-2129-23641</ref>

Saudi Arabia has notably contested 160 TLD applications, including the religious community applications for [[.catholic]], [[.islam]], and [[.shia]].<ref>[http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-08/15/saudi-arabia-icann Saudi Arabia ICANN, Wired.co.uk]</ref> The applicant has also applied for [[.halal]], [[.pars]] and [[.islam]].

Saudi Arabia has notably contested 160 TLD applications, including the religious community applications for [[.catholic]], [[.islam]], and [[.shia]].<ref>[http://www.wired.co.uk/news/archive/2012-08/15/saudi-arabia-icann Saudi Arabia ICANN, Wired.co.uk]</ref> The applicant has also applied for [[.halal]], [[.pars]] and [[.islam]].

14. <big>'''[[.tatar]]'''</big>, an ethno-geographic minded TLD submitted by the [[The Coordination Center for the Regional Domain for the Republic of Tatarstan, LLC]]. The majority of Tatars live in the Russian Federation, with a population of 5.5 million, including 2 million in the republic of Tatarstan, 1 million in the republic of Bashkortostan and other 2.5 million in other regions of Russia. Significant minority populations are found in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatars Tatars, En.Wikipedia.org]</ref>From their application: "The Tatar language together with the Bashkir language forms the Kypchak-Bolgar (also ʺUralo-Caspianʺ) group within the Kypchak languages (Northwestern Turkic). While Tatars formed different groups by regions of residence, they speak the same language, with just minor local differences, which gave rise to a number of dialects. There are three Tatar dialects: Eastern, Central, and Western ones. The Central (Volga) Tatar is the base of literary Tatar. As concerns the alphabet, Tatar is a Russian Cyrillic-based language, with 6 additional letters therein. By the Russian Federation Constitution, Tatars exercise the right to use the native language as the second official language, together with Russian, of the Republic of Tatarstan."

15. <big>'''[[.tatar]]'''</big>, an ethno-geographic minded TLD submitted by the [[The Coordination Center for the Regional Domain for the Republic of Tatarstan, LLC]]. The majority of Tatars live in the Russian Federation, with a population of 5.5 million, including 2 million in the republic of Tatarstan, 1 million in the republic of Bashkortostan and other 2.5 million in other regions of Russia. Significant minority populations are found in Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Ukraine.<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tatars Tatars, En.Wikipedia.org]</ref>From their application: "The Tatar language together with the Bashkir language forms the Kypchak-Bolgar (also ʺUralo-Caspianʺ) group within the Kypchak languages (Northwestern Turkic). While Tatars formed different groups by regions of residence, they speak the same language, with just minor local differences, which gave rise to a number of dialects. There are three Tatar dialects: Eastern, Central, and Western ones. The Central (Volga) Tatar is the base of literary Tatar. As concerns the alphabet, Tatar is a Russian Cyrillic-based language, with 6 additional letters therein. By the Russian Federation Constitution, Tatars exercise the right to use the native language as the second official language, together with Russian, of the Republic of Tatarstan."

Its supporters include: The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Tatarstan, The World Congress of the Tatars, and The Ministry of Informatization and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan. "During the Landrush and Live periods, domain name registration is open for any person, whether corporation or individual, resident of the Russian Federation or any other jurisdiction, which⁄who fully shares the mission, objectives and philosophy of .TATAR gTLD and agrees with all the Registry Operator’s policies. Prior to submission of the application for registration of its⁄his⁄her first domain name, the registration aspirant is bound to produce for registrar two recommendations from effective registrants in .TATAR. Such recommendations can be produced in the form of an official letter to the registrar or in the form of an electronic confirmation, per procedures established in the gTLD. The Recommendations shall explicitly reference to the aspirant’s name and its⁄his⁄her intention to register a second-level domain name in .TATAR."<ref>Application 1-1664-2308</ref>

Its supporters include: The Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of Tatarstan, The World Congress of the Tatars, and The Ministry of Informatization and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan. "During the Landrush and Live periods, domain name registration is open for any person, whether corporation or individual, resident of the Russian Federation or any other jurisdiction, which⁄who fully shares the mission, objectives and philosophy of .TATAR gTLD and agrees with all the Registry Operator’s policies. Prior to submission of the application for registration of its⁄his⁄her first domain name, the registration aspirant is bound to produce for registrar two recommendations from effective registrants in .TATAR. Such recommendations can be produced in the form of an official letter to the registrar or in the form of an electronic confirmation, per procedures established in the gTLD. The Recommendations shall explicitly reference to the aspirant’s name and its⁄his⁄her intention to register a second-level domain name in .TATAR."<ref>Application 1-1664-2308</ref>

15. <big>'''[[.thai]]'''</big>, The only applicant for [[.thai]] is [[Better Living Management Company Limited]], which submitted its app as a [[Community TLD|community priority application]]. It is a ethno-geographic TLD aimed at promoting and reinforcing the community of Thai people and speakers throughout Thailand and abroad. The applicant is a Thai company "has received strong support from the Thai government"; its attached endorsements include letters from the Ministry of ICT, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of the Industry, and it notes in its application that it will work closely with [[THNIC]], the national registry for the [[ccTLD]], [[.th]].

16. <big>'''[[.thai]]'''</big>, The only applicant for [[.thai]] is [[Better Living Management Company Limited]], which submitted its app as a [[Community TLD|community priority application]]. It is a ethno-geographic TLD aimed at promoting and reinforcing the community of Thai people and speakers throughout Thailand and abroad. The applicant is a Thai company "has received strong support from the Thai government"; its attached endorsements include letters from the Ministry of ICT, the Ministry of the Interior, the Ministry of the Industry, and it notes in its application that it will work closely with [[THNIC]], the national registry for the [[ccTLD]], [[.th]].

Its registration policies are: "Upon registration of a .thai domain name, a registrant must declare from where the proof of presence can be established, and what form of proof it is. A suggested list includes, but not limited to: nationality, business registration, organization, government, etc. BLM does not plan to validate the registrants’ proof-of-presence during the registration process, but rather will rely on the dispute resolution mechanism to allow interested users to dispute on the accuracy of the information."<ref>Application 1-2112-4478</ref>

Its registration policies are: "Upon registration of a .thai domain name, a registrant must declare from where the proof of presence can be established, and what form of proof it is. A suggested list includes, but not limited to: nationality, business registration, organization, government, etc. BLM does not plan to validate the registrants’ proof-of-presence during the registration process, but rather will rely on the dispute resolution mechanism to allow interested users to dispute on the accuracy of the information."<ref>Application 1-2112-4478</ref>

15. <big>'''[[.reit]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts, Inc.]]. "REITs are companies that own and most often actively manage income-producing commercial real estate; they were first established in the United States in 1960 and now exist throughout the world. Although the U.S. remains the largest market (in terms of market capitalization), REITs are becoming increasingly prominent throughout the world."

15. <big>'''[[.stada]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[STADA Arzneimittel AG]], which "is a large manufacturer of health care and pharmaceuticals goods of all kinds with a 2011 turnover of € 1.72 billion", it is a German based company that has been listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange since 1997.

 

 

 

16. <big>'''[[.stada]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[STADA Arzneimittel AG]], which "is a large manufacturer of health care and pharmaceuticals goods of all kinds with a 2011 turnover of € 1.72 billion", it is a German based company that has been listed on the Frankfurt stock exchange since 1997.

"The STADA community members are STADA Arzneimittel AG and its globally affiliated companies in which STADA Arzneimittel AG holds a majority interest as published in the annual report." It is to be a [[Closed TLD]] (Single-Registrant TLD).<ref>Application 1-1089-42298. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

"The STADA community members are STADA Arzneimittel AG and its globally affiliated companies in which STADA Arzneimittel AG holds a majority interest as published in the annual report." It is to be a [[Closed TLD]] (Single-Registrant TLD).<ref>Application 1-1089-42298. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

===IDNs as Community===

===IDNs as Community===

17 - 19. <big>'''[[.كاثوليك]]'''</big>, <big>'''[[.天主教]]'''</big>, <big>'''[[.католик]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus]], which is the media and communications arm of the Vatican. It has applied for three IDN versions of its English ([[.catholic]]) TLD. The scripts represented are Arabic ([[.كاثوليك]]) ( Russian ([[.католик]]), and Hans Chinese ([[.天主教]]).  

16. - 18. <big>'''[[.كاثوليك]]'''</big>, <big>'''[[.天主教]]'''</big>, <big>'''[[.католик]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[Pontificium Consilium de Comunicationibus Socialibus]], which is the media and communications arm of the Vatican. It has applied for three IDN versions of its English ([[.catholic]]) TLD. The scripts represented are Arabic ([[.كاثوليك]]) ( Russian ([[.католик]]), and Hans Chinese ([[.天主教]]).  

It will be a [[Closed TLD]], "Use [..] may be granted at the sole discretion of the PCCS to an affiliate such as recognised dioceses, religious orders and Catholic Church-affiliated institutions. The PCCS maintains a list of affiliates formally recognised by the Holy See as being part of the Catholic Church and thus being eligible to be granted use of a [Catholic IDN domain name]."<ref>Application 1-1311-1455. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

It will be a [[Closed TLD]], "Use [..] may be granted at the sole discretion of the PCCS to an affiliate such as recognised dioceses, religious orders and Catholic Church-affiliated institutions. The PCCS maintains a list of affiliates formally recognised by the Holy See as being part of the Catholic Church and thus being eligible to be granted use of a [Catholic IDN domain name]."<ref>Application 1-1311-1455. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

20. <big>'''[[.政务]]'''</big>, this Hans Chinese IDN translates to "Government/Government Affairs". The applicant is [[CONAC|China Organizational Name Administration Center]] (CONAC). "The name of the community that CONAC is committing to serve is “中国政务机构(Chinese Government Organization)”. All members are established by the Chinese Constitution..Today, there are approximately 400,000 organizations in the Chinese government organization community, with the majority located in China, as well as Chinese embassies and consulates in other countries and territories."

19. <big>'''[[.政务]]'''</big>, this Hans Chinese IDN translates to "Government/Government Affairs". The applicant is [[CONAC|China Organizational Name Administration Center]] (CONAC). "The name of the community that CONAC is committing to serve is “中国政务机构(Chinese Government Organization)”. All members are established by the Chinese Constitution..Today, there are approximately 400,000 organizations in the Chinese government organization community, with the majority located in China, as well as Chinese embassies and consulates in other countries and territories."

Registration will be restricted to verifiable government entities recognized as part of national or regional governments within China.

Registration will be restricted to verifiable government entities recognized as part of national or regional governments within China.

21. <big>'''[[.大众汽车]]'''</big>, the applicant is [[Volkswagen AG|Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd]], and the Hans Chinese IDN is a translation of its "Volkswagen" name. It will be a [[Closed TLD]]. The community is defined as its Chinese car manufacturing and sales departments and affiliates, which have been active in China for almost 30 years.<ref>Application 1-1824-64001. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

20. <big>'''[[.大众汽车]]'''</big>, the applicant is [[Volkswagen AG|Volkswagen (China) Investment Co., Ltd]], and the Hans Chinese IDN is a translation of its "Volkswagen" name. It will be a [[Closed TLD]]. The community is defined as its Chinese car manufacturing and sales departments and affiliates, which have been active in China for almost 30 years.<ref>Application 1-1824-64001. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

===Geographic Communities===

===Geographic Communities===

22. <big>'''[[.barcelona]]'''</big>, the applicant is the [[Municipi de Barcelona]], Spain.

21. <big>'''[[.barcelona]]'''</big>, the applicant is the [[Municipi de Barcelona]], Spain.

"The .barcelona TLD application is submitted  by the City Council of Barcelona on behalf of the .barcelona community, and will serve the needs of the .barcelona community, comprising individuals with residence in the City of Barcelona and legal entities with a bona fide presence, direct or indirect, in the Barcelona area or in Barcelona as the capital of Catalonia."

"The .barcelona TLD application is submitted  by the City Council of Barcelona on behalf of the .barcelona community, and will serve the needs of the .barcelona community, comprising individuals with residence in the City of Barcelona and legal entities with a bona fide presence, direct or indirect, in the Barcelona area or in Barcelona as the capital of Catalonia."

23. <big>'''[[.berlin]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[DotBERLIN|dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG]], whose COO is the well-known ICANN community member [[Dirk Krischenowski]].  

22. <big>'''[[.berlin]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[DotBERLIN|dotBERLIN GmbH & Co. KG]], whose COO is the well-known ICANN community member [[Dirk Krischenowski]].  

The community has been defined in conjunction with the city to include only those individuals and entities that have a verifiable presence or connection to the city of Berlin. Registration will require verification of one of the following: "their residence or second home, office or place of business, a branch or permanent establishment in the City of BERLIN, or; a contact listed in the Whois database with a domicile in the City of BERLIN, or; other appropriate proof e.g. the certification by an employer to enroll at a school or college, or birth certificate."

The community has been defined in conjunction with the city to include only those individuals and entities that have a verifiable presence or connection to the city of Berlin. Registration will require verification of one of the following: "their residence or second home, office or place of business, a branch or permanent establishment in the City of BERLIN, or; a contact listed in the Whois database with a domicile in the City of BERLIN, or; other appropriate proof e.g. the certification by an employer to enroll at a school or college, or birth certificate."

24. <big>'''[[.hamburg]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[Hamburg Top-Level-Domain GmbH]], which "has worked closely with the Hamburg Government and its relevant different departments since 2007." It has received a letter of support from the Hamburg Senate.  Its registration requirements match those of the above geographic community app for [[.berlin]].<ref>Application 1-1134-57974. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

23. <big>'''[[.hamburg]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[Hamburg Top-Level-Domain GmbH]], which "has worked closely with the Hamburg Government and its relevant different departments since 2007." It has received a letter of support from the Hamburg Senate.  Its registration requirements match those of the above geographic community app for [[.berlin]].<ref>Application 1-1134-57974. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

25. <big>'''[[.madrid]]'''</big>, the applicant is the [[Comunidad de Madrid]]. Community membership is determined by: "residence in the Madrid area, or; the pursuit of lawful business activities in the Madrid area, or; the pursuit of cultural leisure, and sport activities in the Madrid area, or; any other kind of direct or indirect presence that is generally accepted as legitimate for, and conducive to the welfare of, the Madrid area."  

24. <big>'''[[.madrid]]'''</big>, the applicant is the [[Comunidad de Madrid]]. Community membership is determined by: "residence in the Madrid area, or; the pursuit of lawful business activities in the Madrid area, or; the pursuit of cultural leisure, and sport activities in the Madrid area, or; any other kind of direct or indirect presence that is generally accepted as legitimate for, and conducive to the welfare of, the Madrid area."  

"The Government of the Region of Madrid has entrusted the Communications and Computer Agency of the Region of Madrid (ICM), the task of governing body for the management and running of the domain name “.madrid”."

"The Government of the Region of Madrid has entrusted the Communications and Computer Agency of the Region of Madrid (ICM), the task of governing body for the management and running of the domain name “.madrid”."

26. <big>'''[[.paris]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[Ville de Paris]] (City of Paris). Their definition of community largely matches with the above cities, such as [[.berlin]], and registration policies also match other TLDs such as [[.madrid]], wherein a statement of intent and an adminstrative contact in the Paris area are required for registration. After launch the validation process will be post-validation.<ref>Application 1-1087-47153. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

25. <big>'''[[.paris]]'''</big>, The applicant is the [[Ville de Paris]] (City of Paris). Their definition of community largely matches with the above cities, such as [[.berlin]], and registration policies also match other TLDs such as [[.madrid]], wherein a statement of intent and an adminstrative contact in the Paris area are required for registration. After launch the validation process will be post-validation.<ref>Application 1-1087-47153. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

27. <big>'''[[.quebec]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[PointQuébec Inc]], which has been endorsed by the government of Québec and other cultural, technical, and economic instituions in the city. It has received "substantial financial support from the Québec government", and is a not-for profit organization. The organization will verify legitimate registations via statements of intent through a post-verification registration system.<ref>Application 1-1663-45909. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

26. <big>'''[[.quebec]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[PointQuébec Inc]], which has been endorsed by the government of Québec and other cultural, technical, and economic instituions in the city. It has received "substantial financial support from the Québec government", and is a not-for profit organization. The organization will verify legitimate registations via statements of intent through a post-verification registration system.<ref>Application 1-1663-45909. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

28. <big>'''[[.scot]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[Dot Scot Registry Limited]]. The international community of Scots is defined through: "birth or residence as Scottish; by ancestry as of Scots origin;businesses located in Scotland or registered in Scotland; organisations and their memberships whose stated remit is to celebrate or further the heritage, arts, music, languages, sports and culture of Scotland."

27. <big>'''[[.scot]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[Dot Scot Registry Limited]]. The international community of Scots is defined through: "birth or residence as Scottish; by ancestry as of Scots origin;businesses located in Scotland or registered in Scotland; organisations and their memberships whose stated remit is to celebrate or further the heritage, arts, music, languages, sports and culture of Scotland."

The applicant has the support of the UK and Scottish governments. Registration will be verified by a statement of intent and maintained through good-faith registration.<ref>Application 1-1741-29613. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

The applicant has the support of the UK and Scottish governments. Registration will be verified by a statement of intent and maintained through good-faith registration.<ref>Application 1-1741-29613. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

29. <big>'''[[.tirol]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[punkt Tirol GmbH]].

28. <big>'''[[.tirol]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[punkt Tirol GmbH]].

"Exclusively eligible to register a domain name under the top-level domain .TIROL is any natural person, legal person, organization or association of persons, if they can demonstrate an economic, cultural, touristical, historical, social or any other connection to the Austrian Federal State of Tirol...The applicant Punkt Tirol GmbH has entered into an agreement with the Federal State of Tirol to operate .TIROL under license by the state." Verification methods do not seem to be explicitly stated within the application.<ref>Application 1-1703-3426. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

"Exclusively eligible to register a domain name under the top-level domain .TIROL is any natural person, legal person, organization or association of persons, if they can demonstrate an economic, cultural, touristical, historical, social or any other connection to the Austrian Federal State of Tirol...The applicant Punkt Tirol GmbH has entered into an agreement with the Federal State of Tirol to operate .TIROL under license by the state." Verification methods do not seem to be explicitly stated within the application.<ref>Application 1-1703-3426. Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

30. <big>'''[[.wien]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[punkt.wien GmbH]], which has the requisite letter of support from the local government. "Exclusively eligible to register a domain name under the top-level domain .WIEN is any natural person, legal person, organization or association of persons, if they can demonstrate that they have an economic, cultural, touristical, historical, social or any other connection to the Austrian capital Wien (Vienna)." Registration will involved implicitly signing an agreement that affirms a legitimate connection to the city of Vienna (Wien) and intention to use the name in good-faith.<ref>Application 1-1030-79531 Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

29. <big>'''[[.wien]]'''</big>, The applicant is [[punkt.wien GmbH]], which has the requisite letter of support from the local government. "Exclusively eligible to register a domain name under the top-level domain .WIEN is any natural person, legal person, organization or association of persons, if they can demonstrate that they have an economic, cultural, touristical, historical, social or any other connection to the Austrian capital Wien (Vienna)." Registration will involved implicitly signing an agreement that affirms a legitimate connection to the city of Vienna (Wien) and intention to use the name in good-faith.<ref>Application 1-1030-79531 Retrieved 23 November 2012</ref>

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