The article explains the rights and responsibilities you have after purchasing a domain name, highlighting the importance of understanding the agreement between you, Trustname, and ICANN. It outlines how you can effectively manage your domain and avoid potential issues.
Key Takeaways
- Domain Ownership - By registering a domain, you become the official owner and enter into a contract with your registrar, which outlines your specific rights and obligations.
- Registrant Rights - You have the right to know details about your registrar, including terms and conditions, pricing, customer support, and procedures for resolving disputes.
- Protection from Deception - The contract protects you from false advertising, hidden fees, and misleading practices by the registrar or any associated privacy services.
- Registrant Responsibilities - You must adhere to the registrar's terms, keep your contact and payment information up to date, and ensure that your domain's use is appropriate and lawful.
- ICANN Compliance - As a domain owner, you must comply with policies set by your registrar, the registry, and ICANN, which govern the registration and use of your domain name.
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Congratulations on purchasing your domain name!
Once you register your domain name, you become a domain name registrant or registrant name holder. This means you’re officially the owner of the domain name. Suppose you registered your domain name on our platform. In that case, you’re bound by an agreement with Trustname – a company authorized by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to handle the registration of domain names. This contract describes the obligations and rights you have as a domain name owner.
As a new domain owner at Trustname, you have certain rights and responsibilities. With them, you can maintain control of your domain name and avoid issues with mismanagement. Your control over your domain allows you to :
- Manage your domain name effectively.
- Assign access to the right people.
- Manage the renewal process.
- Make the necessary changes when needed, and most importantly.
- Prevent hackers from stealing your domain.
- Avoid actions that may be contrary to our policies.
Rights of Domain Name Registrants
As we shared earlier, when you register your domain, you enter a contract with your registrar (or domain name provider). Your domain name registration and any privacy or proxy services you use must comply with the registrar’s terms of use. Here are the rights you’re entitled to :
- The identity of your ICANN Accredited Registry Service.
- The identity of any proxy or privacy service provider linked with your Domain Name Provider.
- The terms and conditions of your registrar, including pricing details for web address registrations.
- The customer support services available from your Registrar and the privacy services provider, and how to access them.
- How to raise concerns and resolve disputes with your Registry Service and any associated privacy services.
- Instructions on your Registrar’s processes for registering, managing, transferring, renewing, and restoring your site address registrations, including any proxy or privacy services they offer.
You are also protected from false advertising and deceptive practices by your Domain Provider or any affiliated proxy services. This includes misleading notices, hidden fees, and any practices that are illegal under the consumer protection laws in your residence.
Responsibilities of Domain Name Registrants
As a Domain Name Registrant, these are the responsibilities you have to adhere to :
- You must ensure compliance with the terms and conditions established by your Domain Provider, including relevant policies from your Registrar, the Registry, and ICANN.
- You must regularly review the current Registration Agreement provided by your Registry Service, including any updates that may occur.
- Your web address registration and usage are solely your responsibility, and it’s crucial to ensure its appropriate use and adherence to relevant regulations.
- For accurate identification in directories such as WHOIS, you must provide precise information and promptly update it to reflect any changes that occur.
You must respond to inquiries from your Domain Provider within 15 days and keep your Registrar account information up to date. If you opt for automatic renewal of your web address registration, it’s crucial to maintain current and funded payment information.
Here are some additional resources on ICANN’s website to help you understand your rights, benefits, and responsibilities as a domain name registrant –