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At least one critic has labelled ICM Registry's business model, from the domain itself to its advertising, as an "intimidation TLD."<ref>[http://domainshane.com/xxx-sucks-what-is-the-next-indimidation-tld/ XXX .sucks What is the Next Intimidation TLD, DomainShane.com]</ref>

At least one critic has labelled ICM Registry's business model, from the domain itself to its advertising, as an "intimidation TLD."<ref>[http://domainshane.com/xxx-sucks-what-is-the-next-indimidation-tld/ XXX .sucks What is the Next Intimidation TLD, DomainShane.com]</ref>

In November, 2011, [[Manwin]] Licensing International filed a lawsuit in response to ICM Registry advertisements that used pressure tactics, such as running ads with wording like: ".XXX LANDRUSH IS NOW OPEN. PROTECT YOUR BRAND" or "SECURE YOUR DOMAIN. PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION."<ref>[http://www.techdirt.com/blog/?company=icm Blog, TechDirt.com]</ref>

In November 2011, [[Manwin]] Licensing International filed a lawsuit in response to ICM Registry advertisements that used pressure tactics, such as running ads with wording like: ".XXX LANDRUSH IS NOW OPEN. PROTECT YOUR BRAND" or "SECURE YOUR DOMAIN. PROTECT YOUR REPUTATION."<ref>[http://www.techdirt.com/blog/?company=icm Blog, TechDirt.com]</ref>

 

In May 2013, a settlement was reached between Manwin Licensing and ICM Registry, in which ICM registry agreed to significant financial concessions in order to settle the case. ICM agreed to donate $2 for every .xxx domain created into "a fund designated by Manwin to support the adult entertainment industry".<ref>[http://domainincite.com/12846-youporn-spanks-icm-as-xxx-prices-slashed YouPorn spanks ICM as xxx prices slashed] Domainincite, published May 1 2013; retrieved December 3rd 2014.</ref> ICM indicated it will offer price reductions in the future, although it is not clear whether or to what degree this is due to the settlement.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/12846-youporn-spanks-icm-as-xxx-prices-slashed YouPorn spanks ICM as xxx prices slashed] Domainincite, published May 1 2013; retrieved December 3rd 2014.</ref>

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== References ==

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== External links ==

== External links ==

* [http://www.icmregistry.com Official website of ICM Registry]

* [http://www.icmregistry.com Official website of ICM Registry]

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