Common use of Geographic and Geopolitical Names Clause in Contracts

Geographic and Geopolitical Names. All geographic and geopolitical names contained in the ISO 3166-1 list from time to time shall initially be reserved at both the second level and at all other levels within the TLD at which the Registry Operator provides for registrations. All names shall be reserved both in English and in all related official languages. In addition, Registry Operator shall reserve names of territories, distinct economies, and other geographic and geopolitical names as ICANN may direct from time to time. Such names shall be reserved from registration during any sunrise period, and shall be registered in ICANN's name prior to start-up and open registration in the TLD. Registry Operator shall post and maintain an updated listing of all such names on its website, which list shall be subject to change at ICANN's direction. Upon determination by ICANN of appropriate standards and qualifications for registration following input from interested parties in the Internet community, such names may be approved for registration to the appropriate authoritative body. Appendix 7 Functional and Performance Specifications Pursuant to the responsibility delegated to it in Appendix S, Registry Operator will prescribe functional requirements for Registry Services provided for the Sponsored TLD that shall ensure that at least the following minimum functional capabilities are provided.

Geographic and Geopolitical Names. All geographic and geopolitical names contained in the ISO 3166-1 list from time to time shall initially be reserved at both the second level and at all other levels within the TLD at which the Registry Operator provides for registrations. All names shall be reserved both in English and in all related official languages. In addition, Registry Operator shall reserve names of territories, distinct economies, and other geographic and geopolitical names as ICANN may direct from time to time. Such names shall be reserved from registration during any sunrise period, and shall be registered in ICANN's name prior to start-up and open registration in the TLD. Registry Operator shall post and maintain an updated listing of all such names on its website, which list shall be subject to change at ICANN's direction. Upon determination by ICANN of appropriate standards and qualifications for registration following input from interested parties in the Internet community, such names may be approved for registration to the appropriate authoritative body. - 57 - - 58 - Appendix 7 Functional and Performance Specifications Pursuant to the responsibility delegated to it in Appendix S, Registry Operator will prescribe functional requirements for Registry Services provided for the Sponsored TLD that shall ensure that at least the following minimum functional capabilities are provided.

Geographic and Geopolitical Names. All geographic and geopolitical names contained in the ISO 3166-1 list from time to time shall initially be reserved at both the second level and at all other levels within the TLD at which the Registry Operator provides for registrations. All names shall be reserved both in English and in all related official languages. In addition, Registry Operator shall reserve names of territories, distinct economies, and other geographic and geopolitical names as ICANN may direct from time to time. Such names shall be reserved from registration during any sunrise period, and shall be registered in ICANN's name prior to start-up and open registration in the TLD. The Registry Operator shall post and maintain an updated listing of all such names on its website, which list shall be subject to change at ICANN's direction. Upon determination by ICANN of appropriate standards and qualifications for registration following input from interested parties in the Internet community, such names may be approved for registration to the appropriate authoritative body. Appendix 7 to Sponsored TLD Registry Agreement Functional and Performance Specifications Pursuant to the responsibility delegated to it in Appendix S, Registry Operator will prescribe functional requirements for Registry Services provided by the Registry Operator for the Sponsored TLD that TLD. Those functional requirements shall ensure that at least the following minimum functional capabilities are provided.