Common use of Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation Clause in Contracts

Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation. ­‐ Registry Operator commits to implementing and performing the following protections for the TLD: i. Periodic audits of WHOIS data that is provided by domain name registrants to insure accuracy of registrant information. These audits will help identify erroneous contact information and frequently prompt registrants to maintain accurate registration data in its database. ii. Remediation of inaccurate WHOIS data, including suspending a domain name, if warranted. Registry Operator will act to suspend services to any registrant who is nonresponsive to its requests to update and provide accurate WHOIS information. The suspension of domain names that do not comply will discourage registrants from using Registry Operator’s services for improper activities. iii. A Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) to insure greater trademark protection for trademark holders. The DPML will allow trademark registrants to block their trademarks from being registered by others at the second level. iv. Rigorous Terms of Use that prohibit illegal or abusive activity. Registry Operator will present clear and unambiguous terms and conditions and acceptable use policies that Registry Operator will enforce by operating a compliance team. v. Limitations on domain name proxy and privacy services. Registry Operator will allow domain name proxy or privacy services to be offered only by select registrars and resellers who have demonstrated a commitment to enforcing the accuracy of registrant data and their willingness to cooperate with members of law enforcement to identify users who are engaging in improper or illegal activity. vi. Published policies and procedures that define abusive activity. Similar to the mandating of rigorous terms of use, Registry Operator will establish and enforce several policies (i.e. privacy, data security, acceptable use, copyright infringement, as well as others) to ensure that registrants use the TLD only for activities that comply with these policies. vii. Registry Operator will be properly resourced to perform these protections.

Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation. ­‐ Registry Operator commits to implementing and performing the following protections for the TLD: i. Periodic audits of WHOIS data that is provided by domain name registrants to insure accuracy of registrant information. These audits will help identify erroneous contact information and frequently prompt registrants to maintain accurate registration data in its database. ii. Remediation of inaccurate WHOIS data, including suspending a domain name, if warranted. Registry Operator will act to suspend services to any registrant who is nonresponsive to its requests to update and provide accurate WHOIS information. The suspension of domain names that do not comply will discourage registrants from using Registry Operator’s services for improper activities. iii. A Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) to insure greater trademark protection for trademark holders. The DPML will allow trademark registrants to block their trademarks from being registered by others at the second level. iv. Rigorous Terms of Use that prohibit illegal or abusive activity. Registry Operator will present clear and unambiguous terms and conditions and acceptable use policies that Registry Operator will enforce by operating a compliance team. v. Limitations on domain name proxy and privacy services. Registry Operator will allow domain name proxy or privacy services to be offered only by select registrars and resellers who have demonstrated a commitment to enforcing the accuracy of registrant data and their willingness to cooperate with members of law enforcement to identify users who are engaging in improper or illegal activity. vi. Published policies and procedures that define abusive activity. Similar to the mandating of rigorous terms of use, Registry Operator will establish and enforce several policies (i.e. privacy, data security, acceptable use, copyright infringement, as well as others) to ensure that registrants use the TLD only for activities that comply with these policies. vii. Registry Operator will be properly resourced to perform these protections.

Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation. ­‐ Registry Operator commits to implementing and performing the following protections for the TLD: i. Periodic audits of WHOIS data that is provided by domain name registrants to insure accuracy of registrant information. These audits will help identify erroneous contact information and frequently prompt registrants to maintain accurate registration data in its database. ii. Remediation of inaccurate WHOIS data, including suspending a domain name, if warranted. Registry Operator will act to suspend services to any registrant who is nonresponsive to its requests to update and provide accurate WHOIS information. The suspension of domain names that do not comply will discourage registrants from using Registry Operator’s services for improper activities. iii. A Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) to insure greater trademark protection for trademark holders. The DPML will allow trademark registrants to block their trademarks from being registered by others at the second level. iv. Rigorous Terms of Use that prohibit illegal or abusive activity. Registry Operator will present clear and unambiguous terms and conditions and acceptable use policies that Registry Operator will enforce by operating a compliance team. v. Limitations on domain name proxy and privacy services. Registry Operator will allow domain name proxy or privacy services to be offered only by select registrars and resellers who have demonstrated a commitment to enforcing the accuracy of registrant data and their willingness to cooperate with members of law enforcement to identify users who are engaging in improper or illegal activity. vi. Published policies and procedures that define abusive activity. Similar to the mandating of rigorous terms of use, Registry Operator will establish and enforce several policies (i.e. privacy, data security, acceptable use, copyright infringement, as well as others) to ensure that registrants use the TLD only for activities that comply with these policies. vii. Registry Operator will be properly resourced to perform these protections.

Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation. ­‐ Registry Operator commits to implementing and performing the following protections for the TLD: i. Periodic audits of WHOIS data that is provided by domain name registrants to insure accuracy of registrant information. These audits will help identify erroneous contact information and frequently prompt registrants to maintain accurate registration data in its database. ii. Remediation of inaccurate WHOIS data, including suspending a domain name, if warranted. Registry Operator will act to suspend services to any registrant who is nonresponsive to its requests to update and provide accurate WHOIS information. The suspension of domain names that do not comply will discourage registrants from using Registry Operator’s services for improper activities. iii. A Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) to insure greater trademark protection for trademark holders. The DPML will allow trademark registrants to block their trademarks from being registered by others at the second level. iv. Rigorous Terms of Use that prohibit illegal or abusive activity. Registry Operator will present clear and unambiguous terms and conditions and acceptable use policies that Registry Operator will enforce by operating a compliance team. v. Limitations on domain name proxy and privacy services. Registry Operator will allow domain name proxy or privacy services to be offered only by select registrars and resellers who have demonstrated a commitment to enforcing the accuracy of registrant data and their willingness to cooperate with members of law enforcement to identify users who are engaging in improper or illegal activity. vi. Published policies and procedures that define abusive activity. Similar to the mandating of rigorous terms of use, Registry Operator will establish and enforce several policies (i.e. privacy, data security, acceptable use, copyright infringement, as well as others) to ensure that registrants use the TLD only for activities that comply with these policies. vii. Restricting or excluding registrars, with a history of poor compliance, from selling or distributing the TLD. viii. Regular monitoring of registered domain names for pharming, phishing, spam, botnets, and other forms of abuse, which, if discovered, will result in immediate takedown. ix. Further, more extensive verification of WHOIS data to insure accuracy with immediate remediate and takedown processes for violations. x. Requirements that registrars offering the TLD will have a 24/7/365 abuse contact and remediation and takedown procedures. xi. Registry Operator will be properly resourced to perform these protections.

Rights Protection Mechanisms and Abuse Mitigation. ­‐ Registry Operator commits to implementing and performing the following protections for the TLD: i. Periodic audits of WHOIS data that is provided by domain name registrants to insure accuracy of registrant information. These audits will help identify erroneous contact information and frequently prompt registrants to maintain accurate registration data in its database. ii. Remediation of inaccurate WHOIS data, including suspending a domain name, if warranted. Registry Operator will act to suspend services to any registrant who is nonresponsive to its requests to update and provide accurate WHOIS information. The suspension of domain names that do not comply will discourage registrants from using Registry Operator’s services for improper activities. iii. A Domain Protected Marks List (DPML) to insure greater trademark protection for trademark holders. The DPML will allow trademark registrants to block their trademarks from being registered by others at the second level. iv. Rigorous Terms of Use that prohibit illegal or abusive activity. Registry Operator will present clear and unambiguous terms and conditions and acceptable use policies that Registry Operator will enforce by operating a compliance team. v. Limitations on domain name proxy and privacy services. Registry Operator will allow domain name proxy or privacy services to be offered only by select registrars and resellers who have demonstrated a commitment to enforcing the accuracy of registrant data and their willingness to cooperate with members of law enforcement to identify users who are engaging in improper or illegal activity. vi. Published policies and procedures that define abusive activity. Similar to the mandating of rigorous terms of use, Registry Operator will establish and enforce several policies (i.e. privacy, data security, acceptable use, copyright infringement, as well as others) to ensure that registrants use the TLD only for activities that comply with these policies. vii. Restricting or excluding registrars, with a history of poor compliance, from selling or distributing the TLD. viii. Regular monitoring of registered domain names for pharming, phishing, spam, botnets, and other forms of abuse, which, if discovered, will result in immediate takedown. ix. Further, more extensive verification of WHOIS data to insure accuracy with immediate remediate and takedown processes for violations. x. Requirements that registrars offering the TLD will have a 24/7/365 abuse contact and remediation and takedown procedures. xi. Registry Operator will be properly resourced to perform these protections.