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'''Community gTLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) created by  [[ICANN]], which is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups or industry sectors. The existence of the group must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of  a community that represents a clearly defined group of people that may be qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as this group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref>  

'''Community gTLD''' is a regulated type of [[gTLD|generic top level domain name]] (gTLD) created by  [[ICANN]], which is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups or industry sectors. The existence of the group must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of  a community that represents a clearly defined group of people that may be qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as this group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref>  

Community groups are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants applies and proves community status, the community group is automatically delegated the TLD. Community status is proven through the process known as '''Community Priority Evaluation'''.

Community groups are given precedence for TLDs in contention; that is, if there are multiple applicants for a given string, and one of the applicants applies and proves community status, the community group is automatically given precedence to the TLD. Community status is proven through a process known as '''Community Priority Evaluation'''.

==Requirements for Community gTLD Applicants==

==Requirements for Community gTLD Applicants==