gTLD Domain Name Registration Rules and Terms

Basic Terms

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a non-profit organization responsible for the DNS namespace, the distribution of large blocks of IP addresses, the management of autonomous system numbers, and more. ICANN delegates authority for managing individual TLDs to other entities (registries).

Accreditation means the determination and establishment of minimum requirements for the operation, administration, and registration of a domain name for persons or entities that meet these requirements (standards). 

Registrar is authorized to manage its domains in the central registry. It enables their registration and administration by end customers (domain owners). One of the registrars is the company WEDOS Internet, a.s.

Registry is the primary database of domain names, their holders, and other data. These registries are entrusted with the administration of specific TLDs (extensions). An example is the company CentralNic for domains with the extensions ONLINE, WEBSITE, and others.

TLD (Top Level Domain) is the top-level domain given at the end of the domain name. For example, com. It is divided into ccTLD (Country Code TLD), which are regional domains (e.g. CZ), or gTLD (generic TLD), which are not associated with a specific country (com, net, org, info, biz, and others).

RDAP (formerly WHOIS) is a service that provides information about domains, their contacts, name servers, and other data associated with the domain.

Personal Data are data that identify individuals or entities.

Registered Domain Name is the domain name, the unique name of computers and servers on the Internet, behind which their numerical value (IP address) is hidden, through which computers communicate. A domain is a name that is easier for a person to remember than the numerical designation. A domain can have multiple levels, which are separated by a dot, for example the third-level domain kb.wedos.com

Domain Owner is the holder of the domain name.

1. Contracting Parties

1.1. The domain name registration rules and terms (hereinafter referred to as the ‘gTLD Terms‘) are concluded between the applicant for the domain name, i.e. a natural person or entity (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Customer‘), who applies for registration of the domain name, and the registrar WEDOS Internet a.s., Masarykova 1230, 373 41, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czech Republic (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Provider’).

1.2. The Provider is a domain name registration company accredited by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, known as ICANN. We therefore declare that we act within the framework of the agreement concluded between ICANN and the Provider (WEDOS Internet a.s., Masarykova 1230, 373 41, Hluboká nad Vltavou, Czech Republic). You should therefore be aware that the gTLD Terms may change over time so as to remain in compliance with the agreement concluded with ICANN, or with any amendment to ICANN’s policies that we are obligated to comply with.

The contractually binding rules and terms include:

• Registrar Accreditation Agreement – www.icann.org/en/about/agreements/registrars
• Compliance with policies: www.icann.org/en/resources/registrars/consensus-policies
• All additional rules: www.icann.org

1.3. By checking ‘I agree with the domain name registration rules and terms‘ in the domain name registration order form on the Provider’s website, you indicate your agreement with these gTLD Terms and all the policies, rules, regulations, and procedures established by ICANN.

1.4. In the event of any conflict between the gTLD Terms, ICANN, or the Registry (for example CentralNic, Verisign), the order of priority is as follows: (1) ICANN Terms; (2) Registry Terms; (3) gTLD Terms.

2. Collection and Processing of Personal Data

2.1. If the Customer registers and administers domains in the name of a third party (the Domain Owner), the Customer is obligated to obtain that person’s consent to these Terms. Upon request, the Customer is then obligated to provide evidence of this consent; otherwise the domain name may be cancelled without compensation.

2.2. As part of the domain name registration process, the registry requires the following information:

• surname, first name, postal address, email, valid phone number, fax (if provided) of the Domain Owner
• if the Domain Owner is a self-employed individual or a legal entity – the company name and complete details of the person authorized to act on behalf of this entity
• IP addresses of the primary and secondary name server for the domain name

2.3. The Provider stores records relating to applications for registration of the domain name, as well as all already registered, administered, and renewed domain names. We also store records relating to other services we provide. These records may include (but are not limited to):

• the date and time the domain name was created, the domain name was renewed, and the service was requested
• the date and time the application for the domain name, its renewal, and the service request were submitted
• communication relating to the submission, transfer, modification, or termination of the service (or other related correspondence)
• the domain name’s expiration date
• information relating to any activity between the Customer and the Provider

The Provider may request any other relevant data for the purpose of facilitating the business relationship, which will be retained by the Provider.

2.4. The Provider, as an accredited registrar, is bound by an agreement with ICANN, and by its rules and policies. Selected registration data is therefore provided to third parties, such as domain registries, data escrow service providers, and ICANN, and may be published via the public RDAP service.

Current ICANN rules allow the following to be published with the Domain Owner’s consent:

• Company name (if provided)
• First and last name
• Email
• Phone
• Fax (if provided)
• Street and house number 
• City
• Postal code

By default, all of the Domain Owner’s personal data is hidden. The only exception is the following data, which is always public:

• Country
• Province/region (if provided)

2.5. Proxy contact (P.O.C.). The Domain Owner’s email address is not published by default in the public domain records. To enable legitimate communication, the Provider, in accordance with ICANN policy, provides a public proxy contact (e.g. a web form or an anonymized email address). Messages sent through this contact are automatically forwarded to the Domain Owner’s actual email address. The Provider is not responsible for the content of these messages, does not review or filter them, and reserves the right to limit this service in the event of its misuse.

2.6. By confirming these gTLD Terms, the Customer agrees and confirms that they were transparently informed about the collection and storage of personal data.

2.7. The Provider guarantees that all personal data provided will be used solely in the manner described above. Furthermore, the Provider guarantees that personal data will not be passed on or provided to third parties, with the exception of the parties mentioned above.

3. Obligations of the Domain Name Registration Applicant

3.1. The Customer guarantees and agrees that:

• all data and information that the Customer provides to the Provider during registration, maintenance, support, and renewal of the domain name must be accurate, true, and complete;
• as soon as the contact details or any other personal data of the Domain Owner change, the Customer will immediately update this data in the customer administration for the specific domain;
• if the Provider contacts the Customer with a request to update the Domain Owner’s personal data or data of a similar nature, the Customer is obligated to respond within fifteen (15) calendar days;
• the registration of the domain name must not have a negative impact, nor may it in any way infringe the rights of third parties;
• the registration of the domain name must not be intended for illegal purposes or activities;
• the domain name must not be used in a way that violates any laws, regulations, rules, or policies of the Registry (for example, CentralNic, Verisign).

3.2. Intentionally providing incorrect personal data of the Domain Owner or refusing to update it may lead to the suspension or even cancellation of the domain name in accordance with ICANN’s rules and policies.

3.3. If you do not respond to the Provider’s inquiry within fifteen (15) calendar days regarding the update of the Domain Owner’s personal data, the Provider has the right to suspend, or in extreme cases cancel, the domain name in accordance with ICANN’s rules and policies.

3.4. If the Provider discovers that the domain name in any way violates rules, policies, or rights, and the Customer does not respond to the Provider’s requests, the Provider has the right to suspend, or in extreme cases cancel, the domain name in accordance with ICANN’s rules and policies.

3.5. The Customer is obligated to ensure that the domain name does not violate any laws or the rights of third parties, including translations of the website into foreign languages.

3.6. Individual registries may have their own rules that restrict the registration or use of the domain names they provide.

4. Rules, Terms, Renewal, and Grace Period of the Domain

4.1. All payments and fees for the domain name are processed by the Provider. The domain name is registered for a fixed period selected in the domain order. If payment for the domain name is not made at the end of each registration period, the domain will be suspended and, after the grace period, deleted

4.2. Before the domain name expires, the Provider will send at least 2 notifications about the domain name’s expiration:

• the first notification 30 days before expiration, together with a payment request for renewal;
• the second notification 1 week before expiration.

These notifications are sent by the system to the billing email address listed for the domain. The Customer should ensure the availability of this email address even in the event of the expiration of a domain associated with it.

4.3. If the Customer does not renew the domain name in time, the Provider follows these policies:

• 8 days after the domain expires, the domain name is removed from the DNS, but it is still possible to renew it;
• 30 days after the domain expires, the domain name is deleted, but it can be restored;
• 60 days after the domain expires, the domain name is cancelled and can no longer be restored;
• 65 days after expiration, the domain name is released by the Registry at a random time for new registration

4.4. Restoring the domain means paying the restoration fee, according to the current price list on the Provider’s website: vedos.hosting/domeny/doplnkove-sluzby/.

4.5. The Provider bears no responsibility for the Customer and their renewal of the domain. The Customer is fully responsible for renewing or restoring the domain name they registered

4.6. These gTLD Terms are valid for the entire duration of the domain name’s registration. In the event that the Customer transfers the domain name to another registrar, the day of transfer becomes the last day these gTLD Terms are valid. Please also note that the domain name cannot be transferred to another registrar unless a period of sixty (60) days has passed since the last change (registration, domain transfer, change of Domain Owner).

5. Domain Name License

5.1. If the Customer licenses the domain name to a third party, the Customer will remain responsible for all obligations arising from the gTLD Terms and the terms of the specific registry that administers the domain.

6. Domain Name Policies

6.1. The domain name should comply with the syntax established by ICANN. The same applies to any personal data required for the registration of the domain name. More information can be found on ICANN’s official website: https://icann.org/policy

7. Breach of the gTLD Terms

7.1. The following actions may lead to a breach of the gTLD Terms and thus to the suspension or even cancellation of the domain name:

• intentional refusal to provide the Provider with accurate, true, and complete information and its updating;
• a delay of more than fifteen (15) days in responding to the Provider’s inquiry regarding domain information;
• violation of the rules, policies, or rights listed in Section (3).

8. Dispute Resolution

8.1. The Customer agrees to comply with all currently valid domain name dispute resolution policies established by ICANN, in particular the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) and the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS). The current wording of these and other relevant policies is available on ICANN’s website

8.2. The Provider is obligated to comply with all changes to these policies. By continuing to use the services after a change is announced, the Customer agrees to those changes. In the event of disagreement, the Customer has the right to transfer the domain name to another registrar or request its cancellation

8.3. In accordance with the new Registration Data Policy (RDP), the Domain Owner’s personal data is not publicly available by default. However, in the event a dispute is initiated under UDRP or URS, the Provider is obligated, based on a legitimate request, to provide the full and unredacted registration data to the designated dispute resolution provider.

9. Suspension and Cancellation of the Domain Name

9.1. As stated in Section (3) Obligations of the Domain Name Registration Applicant and Section (7) Breach of the gTLD Terms, the following actions may lead to a breach of the gTLD Terms and thus to the suspension or even cancellation of the domain name:

• intentional refusal to provide the Provider with accurate, true, and complete information and its updating;
• a delay of more than fifteen (15) days in responding to the Provider’s inquiry regarding domain information;
• violation of the rules, policies, or rights listed in Section (3).

9.2. In addition to the above, the domain name may be suspended or even cancelled if:

• the customer fails to comply with the policies established by ICANN and the Registry (for example, CentralNic, Verisign), thereby causing a material breach of these gTLD Terms;
• The domain name does not comply with the specifications and policies adopted by ICANN.

9.3. The Provider or the Registry (for example, CentralNic, Verisign) is entitled to correct errors, including (but not limited to) cancelling the domain name within forty-five (45) days of registration, if its registration occurred as a result of a previous erroneous cancellation, or if the domain name is subject to a dispute. The Registry (for example, CentralNic, Verisign) may cancel or transfer the domain name at its discretion to protect the stability of the Registry, to comply with all applicable laws and law enforcement requirements, or to avoid any civil or criminal liability on the part of the Registry and the Provider, including directors, officers, and employees. The Provider and the Registry reserve the right to suspend the domain name during a dispute if the Customer uses the domain name to send unsolicited commercial advertising in violation of applicable laws or generally accepted policies, or if they use the domain name in connection with illegal activities.

9.4. The Provider may cancel the domain name based on a notice issued by the competent authority pursuant to the relevant applicable laws

10. Limitation of Liability

10.1. The Provider bears no liability for:

• the loss of the domain name for any reason other than negligence or fault on the part of the Provider;
• access delays, system errors, malfunctions, or interruptions;
• failure to deliver, or incorrect delivery, of data between the Customer and the Provider;
• events triggered by instructions from ICANN or the Registry (for example, CentralNic, Verisign);
• any unpaid fees associated with the domain name;
• for lost profit caused by any discrepancy not related to negligence or fault on the part of the Provider

11. Indemnification

11.1. By confirming these gTLD Terms, the Customer undertakes to indemnify, protect, and defend ICANN, the Registries (for example, CentralNic, Verisign), and the Provider, as well as the directors, officers, employees, partners, and subcontractors of these organizations, against losses, claims, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal costs and expenses) arising from or related to the registration of the domain name, including:

• registration of the domain name and/or its subsequent use;
• breach of any terms, rules, or warranties of the gTLD Terms by the Customer;
• violation of any third-party rights by the Customer

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction

12.1. These gTLD Terms are governed by the laws of the Czech Republic. Any claims, disputes, or other matters of a similar nature under the gTLD Terms will be legally assessed according to the address of the Customer as stored in the RDAP database at the time the application was submitted, or according to the Provider’s address.

13. Final Provisions

13.1. The gTLD Terms contain the complete information about the rules and terms between the Customer and the Provider. The gTLD Terms supersede all written or oral agreements between the Customer and the Provider.

13.2. The Provider is not liable for any losses or damages arising as a result of a delay in its delivery or performance, or for non-production or non-delivery, arising from any cause beyond its reasonable control. If any provision of these gTLD Terms is for any reason declared invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain valid and enforceable. If a court finds that any provisions of these gTLD Terms are invalid or unenforceable, but that limiting them would render them valid and enforceable, such provisions shall be deemed to be so limited.