Common use of Selection of Registrars Clause in Contracts

Selection of Registrars. Subject to Registry Operator’s compliance with this Registry Agreement, including all attachments and appendices thereto (the “Agreement”) and any Temporary Specifications or Policies or Consensus Policy as defined in the Agreement, and provided the scope of the Charter is not exceeded: Selection of Registrars I. Understanding of the Community to be supported by the sTLD II. Thorough understanding of the principles and intentions underlying the .xxx registration policies. III. Geographic and language diversity reflecting the diversity of the Community in its region; IV. Dedicated willingness and ability to propagate and enforce sTLD policies in an observant and diligent manner and in accordance with policies and procedures prescribed by Registry Operator. V. Demonstrated willingness and ability to publicize and market the .xxx TLD, and to use .xxx TLD marketing materials as appropriate. VI. Willingness and ability to post and refresh a minimum deposit against which fees will be drawn. VII. Demonstration that sufficient staff resources are available and ability to interface with automated and manual elements of the .xxx TLD registry process. VIII. Demonstrated systems designed to avoid submission of clearly inappropriate applicants that will over-tax the .xxx TLD authentication system. IX. Demonstrated systems designed to avoid any disputes regarding transfers among registrars. Registry Operator will determine the initial number of ICANN-Accredited Registrars to be selected and, in collaboration with the sTLD Community, will review and revise its selection of registrars and registrar criteria from time to time as appropriate.