Difference between revisions of ".tools"
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| − | '''.tools''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Donuts]] (Pioneer North, 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> | + | '''.tools''' is a proposed [[TLD]] in [[ICANN]]'s [[New gTLD Program]]. The applicant is [[Donuts]] (Pioneer North, 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> The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] on 23 January 2014.<ref name="delegation">[http://domainincite.com/15628-ten-more-new-gtlds-go-live Ten More New gTLDs Go Live, DomainIncite] Retrieved 24 Jan 2014</ref> |
===Application Details=== | ===Application Details=== | ||
Many of [[Donuts]]' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/887 ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]Retrieved 12 Dec 2012</ref> | Many of [[Donuts]]' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."<ref>[http://gtldresult.icann.org/application-result/applicationstatus/applicationdetails/887 ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.org]Retrieved 12 Dec 2012</ref> | ||
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==Contract Signed== | ==Contract Signed== | ||
On November 21, 2013 [[Donuts]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .tools after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 02 Dec 2013</ref> | On November 21, 2013 [[Donuts]] received a [[Registry Agreement]] signed by [[ICANN]] for .tools after passing the [[Initial Evaluation]].<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registries-date Registry Agreements, ICANN.org] Retrieved 02 Dec 2013</ref> | ||
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| + | .tools was delegated to the [[Root Zone]] of the [[DNS]] on January 23, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.<ref name="delegation"></ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:19, 24 January 2014
| Status: | Delegated |
| Registry Provider: | Demand Media |
| Type: | Generic |
| Category: | Lifestyle |
| PIC Submitted: | Download Here |
| Priority #: | 1460 - Donuts (Pioneer North, LLC) |
More information: 
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.tools is a proposed TLD in ICANN's New gTLD Program. The applicant is Donuts (Pioneer North, LLC).[1] The proposed application succeeded and was delegated to the Root Zone on 23 January 2014.[2]
Application Details
Many of Donuts' applications, including this one, seem to have been applied for using the same boiler-plate application in which the TLD is defined as a means of providing greater expression on the Internet and will be an open TLD without pre-registration policies. It notes its plans to adhere with all registration policies required by ICANN and its intent to have remediation and takedown policies clearly defined to fit within these requirements. Pre-registration verification will not be used and this as defined as causing "more harm than benefit by denying domain access to legitimate registrants." They intend to control abuse through "extensive user and rights protections."[3]
Contract Signed
On November 21, 2013 Donuts received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN for .tools after passing the Initial Evaluation.[4]
Delegation and Availability
.tools was delegated to the Root Zone of the DNS on January 23, 2014, completing the successful application for the string.[2]
References
- ↑ Reveal Day 13 June 2012 – New gTLD Applied-For Strings
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Ten More New gTLDs Go Live, DomainIncite Retrieved 24 Jan 2014
- ↑ ApplicationDetails, gTLDresult.ICANN.orgRetrieved 12 Dec 2012
- ↑ Registry Agreements, ICANN.org Retrieved 02 Dec 2013