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Nominet in a nutshell

Terms & Conditions - the Nominet UK perspective Eleanor Bradley - Customer Support Manager Fay Howard - INCOP Project Manager. Nominet in a nutshell. Manages the Registry for . uk domain names Acts in the interests of the Internet community Operates with the approval of the UK Government.

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Nominet in a nutshell

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  1. Terms & Conditions- the Nominet UK perspectiveEleanor Bradley - Customer Support ManagerFay Howard - INCOP Project Manager

  2. Nominet in a nutshell • Manages the Registry for .uk domain names • Acts in the interests of the Internet community • Operates with the approval of the UK Government

  3. Structure of Nominet Nominet has a unique structure: • Not for profit • Limited by guarantee, no shareholders • A private company, not a charity

  4. Core functions The core functions of the Registry are to: • Maintain the integrity of the Register Database • Perform transactions in a fair and efficient manner • Provide information to the public (Domain Name look-up services) • Provide a Dispute Resolution Service

  5. How registration works • More than 90% of Applicants register through a member of Nominet • Membership is open to all • The majority are UK Internet Service Providers • Members can become Tag Holders, in order interact with Nominet’s automated systems

  6. Three Separate Contractual Relationships Tag Holder Agreement Nominet’s T&Cs ISP’s T&Cs

  7. ISP T&Cs • Disputes arise between domain name registrants and their ISPs • Change of hosting • Outstanding debts • Your T&Cs can simplify these disputes

  8. Assessing your T&Cs • Are they easy to find and in plain English? • Are they properly incorporated? • Do they empower you? • Are they up to date with current law and practice?

  9. Other issues • DPA Legislation • Consumer protection • Libel • Intellectual property

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