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| − | '''.yachts''' is a | + | '''.yachts''' is a [[gTLD]] that was proposed in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant and now [[Registry Operator]] is [[Dominion Enterprises]] (DERYachts, LLC).<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/application-results/strings-1200utc-13jun12-en Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings]</ref> Their application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 22 May 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated Strings, ICANN.org] Retrieved 2 June 2014</ref> |
| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | ===GAC Early Warning=== | ||
The application was issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, [[Heather Dryden]]. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> | The application was issued a [[GAC]] Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, [[Heather Dryden]]. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the [[ICANN Board]] that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/gac-early-warning GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> | ||
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Yachts-AU-89547.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353451332000 Yachts AU, GACweb.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> | The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.<ref>[https://gacweb.icann.org/download/attachments/22938690/Yachts-AU-89547.pdf?version=1&modificationDate=1353451332000 Yachts AU, GACweb.ICANN.org] Retrieved 25 Nov 2012</ref> | ||
| − | ==Contract Signed== | + | ===Contract Signed=== |
| − | On 09 January 2014 | + | On 09 January 2014 Dominion Enterprises received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by ICANN for .yachts after passing all the required processes needed to become a Registry Operator for the string.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 22 Jan 2014</ref> |
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| + | ==Delegation and Availability== | ||
| + | .yachts was delegated to the Root Zone of the [[DNS]] on 22 May, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 23:55, 2 June 2014
| Status: | Delegated |
| Registry Provider: | Afilias |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Lifestyle |
| Priority #: | 217 - Dominion Enterprises (DERYachts, LLC) |
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.yachts is a gTLD that was proposed in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant and now Registry Operator is Dominion Enterprises (DERYachts, LLC).[1] Their application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 22 May 2014.[2]
Background
GAC Early Warning
The application was issued a GAC Early Warning from the representative of Australia and GAC Chair, Heather Dryden. The warning system is noted as a strong recommendation on behalf of national governments to the ICANN Board that a given TLD application should be denied as it stands. Applicants are encouraged to work with objecting GAC members.[3]
The warning states that the applicant is "seeking exclusive access to a common generic string .. that relates to a broad market sector," which Ms. Dryden notes could have unintended consequences and a negative impact on competition.[4]
Contract Signed
On 09 January 2014 Dominion Enterprises received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .yachts after passing all the required processes needed to become a Registry Operator for the string.[5]
Delegation and Availability
.yachts was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on 22 May, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
References
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Delegated Strings, ICANN.org Retrieved 2 June 2014
- ↑ GAC Early Warning, NewgTLDS.ICANN.org Retrieved 25 Nov 2012
- ↑ Yachts AU, GACweb.ICANN.org Retrieved 25 Nov 2012
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 22 Jan 2014