Policies & Rules

Our commitment to transparency and fair practices

Domain Registration Policy

Registration Requirements

  • Registrants must provide accurate and complete contact information
  • All domains are registered on a first-come, first-served basis
  • Premium domains may have special pricing and requirements
  • Minimum registration period is 1 year, maximum is 10 years

Domain Ownership

  • The registrant listed in WHOIS is the legal owner of the domain
  • Domains cannot be registered for illegal purposes
  • Trademark violations will result in immediate suspension
  • We reserve the right to refuse registration at our discretion
Important: All domains registered through Unregistrar are subject to the Unregistry protocol terms and conditions.

Acceptable Use Policy

Prohibited Activities

Domains registered through Unregistrar may not be used for:

  • Illegal activities or content
  • Phishing, malware, or fraudulent schemes
  • Spam or unsolicited bulk email
  • Copyright or trademark infringement
  • Adult content involving minors
  • Hate speech or incitement to violence
  • Distribution of viruses or malicious code

Content Guidelines

  • All content must comply with applicable laws
  • Respect intellectual property rights
  • No impersonation of individuals or organizations
  • Maintain accurate WHOIS information at all times

Dispute Resolution Policy

Domain Disputes

We follow a fair and transparent process for resolving domain disputes:

  • All disputes must be submitted in writing to [email protected]
  • We follow UDRP-like procedures for trademark disputes
  • Response time is typically 5-7 business days
  • Decisions are binding and final

Trademark Claims

  • Valid trademark holders can file claims against infringing domains
  • Evidence of trademark registration must be provided
  • Bad faith registration will result in domain forfeiture
  • Appeals must be filed within 30 days of decision

Refund Policy

Refund Eligibility

  • New registrations: Full refund within 5 days if domain hasn't been used
  • Renewals: No refunds after renewal is processed
  • Premium domains: Subject to special terms at time of purchase
  • Add-on services: Prorated refunds for unused periods

Refund Process

  • Submit refund request through support portal
  • Include domain name and reason for refund
  • Processing time: 5-10 business days
  • Refunds issued to original payment method
Note: Domains deleted for policy violations are not eligible for refunds.

Suspension & Termination Policy

Reasons for Suspension

  • Violation of Acceptable Use Policy
  • Non-payment of registration fees
  • Invalid or fraudulent registration information
  • Court order or legal requirement
  • Security threat to our infrastructure

Suspension Process

  • Warning notice sent to registered email (when possible)
  • 24-hour grace period for minor violations
  • Immediate suspension for severe violations
  • Appeal process available within 30 days

Reinstatement

  • Correct the violation within specified timeframe
  • Pay any outstanding fees or penalties
  • Provide assurance of future compliance
  • Reinstatement at our sole discretion

Legal Compliance

Data Protection

  • We comply with GDPR and other data protection regulations
  • Personal information is protected according to our Privacy Policy
  • WHOIS data may be redacted for privacy protection
  • Law enforcement requests handled per legal requirements

Jurisdiction

  • These policies are governed by United States law
  • Disputes resolved in courts of competent jurisdiction
  • International domains subject to local regulations
  • We cooperate with legitimate legal processes

Policy Updates

  • Policies may be updated with 30 days notice
  • Material changes communicated via email
  • Continued use constitutes acceptance of updates
  • Previous versions available upon request

Last updated: January 2025

Questions About Our Policies?

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