.TEL Registration Rules


.TEL Registrations: Now open !
EuroDNS is the first Registrar officially accredited by Telnic Limited, the .TEL Registry to allow private individuals and companies to apply for .TEL Domain names. To help all parties benefit from this great opportunity, EuroDNS is now accepting Sunrise, Premium Landrush and Go Live applications for .TEL Domain names. This document - which integrates EuroDNS' Terms & Conditions of Registration but does not wish to replace the Registry's official documentation available at http://http://www.telnic.org/downloads/AUP.pdf/ - aims to answer your questions on the topic and help you understand the process, including so-called Sunrise Period, more clearly.

Summary

1/ Schedule

  • Sunrise: from 3 December 2008 to February 2 2009
  • Premium LandRush: from 3 February to 23 March 2009
  • Open Registration: from 24 March 2009

2/ Fees

  • Registration open to anyone: € 18 /year (ex. VAT)
  • "Premium Landrush Period", open to anyone: € 115/year (3 years minimum, ex. VAT)
  • "Sunrise", reserved to Trademark holders: € 18/year plus a € 290 setup fee (3 years minimum ex. VAT)

3/ General Rules

  • .TEL Registrations are subject to the "First Come, First Served" principle during every phases mentioned above.
  • .TEL Registrations are available to companies and individuals of each category without any Geographic restriction
  • Getting and using .TEL Domain Names is subject to specific conditions in addition to EuroDNS' Terms & Conditions. Registering one or more .TEL Domain Name implies full acceptance of those Terms.

4/ Disputes

I. Generalities When should we start?

Now !
Even though current applications cannot be submitted to .TEL Registry, until December 3rd 2008 (See Telnic Limited's site for complementary information http://www2.telnic.org) for the so-called "Sunrise" Period reserved for holders of Trademarks - or before February 3rd of 2009 for applications opened to everyone else, you are advised to submit your applications as soon as possible: the date of your request alongside the related payment will determine the order in which EuroDNS will submit your application to .the .TEL Registry for handling, and validation.

General conditions to get '.TEL' Domain names
  • To obtain a '.TEL' Domain name from Telnic Limited during the Sunrise Period, the applicant (you!) must meet the criteria set-out by the Registry.
  • However there is no specific requirement to register a .TEL domain name after the Sunrise Period.

For the avoidance of doubt as well as for any aspect the Sunrise process not covered in this document, the Registrant or Holder agrees that he/she has read and understood the official Sunrise Policy Document provided by Telnic Limited at: http://www2.telnic.org/downloads/Sunrise_Guide.pdf
What is the annual cost for a '.TEL' Domain name?

EuroDNS will charge its customers € 18 per year for each '.TEL' domain name registered on their behalf through Telnic Limited with a minimum term of 1 year (minimum registration period offered by the Registry outside of Sunrise and Premium Landrush Period).

II Specific Situations - "Sunrise" period for Trademark holders

1/ What is the Sunrise Period

In order to protect companies and private individuals from abusive registration of '.TEL'. Domain names which would infringe on their Trademarks, Telnic Limited created a period defined as "Sunrise" to enable holders of such rights to register the corresponding '.TEL' domain names on a priority basis. 
The "Sunrise" period is subject to a specific procedure and time restrictions, which will no longer apply for open registrations when the "Sunrise" period is over.

2/ How to benefit from the Sunrise Period

a) Principle
The Sunrise Period open at 15:00 GMT on 3 December 2008 and closes at 23:59 GMT on 2 February 2009.
In order to be protected under Sunrise, the Trademark has to be registered in any worldwide trademark office/registry. As a proof of such registration, Trademark holders must provide:

  • The name or description of the trademark on which the Sunrise application is based;
  • The country, region, locality wherein or the organisation by whom the trademark has been registered ;
  • The registration number of the trademark;
  • The capacity of the Sunrise applicant (OWNER”, a “LICENSEE”, or an “ASSIGNEE)
b) Points to note
  • In order to be valid under the Sunrise, the Trademark cannot be shorter than three characters. In addition, only selected characters are available for the trademark: letters, numbers, spaces, punctuations and special characters (which must be omitted or replaced by hyphen). Accented and combined characters must be replaced by their equivalent base character.
  • The country in which the Trademark has been registered must be entered using the relevant Code (see https://www.wipo.int/scit/en/standards/pdf/03-03-01.pdf)).
  • When asked to specify a date for the Trademark, use the following format: YYYY-MM-DD (i.e.: October 9th 2007 gives « 2007-10-09 »)
  • n order to be considered as valid under the Sunrise, Trademarks must have been filled before the 30th of May 2008 and registered prior to date of submission of the application to the Registry.
  • No documentary evidence will be asked of the Customer to support the Sunrise request, the accuracy of the data will be enough by itself in most cases. However, . Telnic Limited may have to make a posteriori checks. In that case, you will have to forward the documentary evidence to EuroDNS which will then send it to Telnic Limited

3/ Costs

Due to its specific level of protection, Sunrise Registration is subject to an increased price, directly determined by .the Registry. This is why a minimum of three years registration is mandatory and a non refundable € 290 premium will be charged.

4/ Disputes on a Sunrise Registration

Should you believe a Sunrise Registration is infringing on your legitimate rights, or that a .TEL was wrongly awarded, you can initiate a Reconsideration process..

III Specific Situations - "Premium Landrush"

1/ What is the Premium Landrush Period

In order to allow companies and private individuals from all over the world to obtain the very the '.TEL' domain name they want. 
Telnic Limited has established a specific period allowing any applicant to obtain his .TEL domain(s) on a priority basis in exchange of a premium fee.

2/ How to benefit from the Premium Landrush Period

The Premium Landrush Period open at 15:00 GMT on 3 February 2009 and close at 23:59 GMT on 23 March 2009.
There is no specific requirements to apply for a .TEL domain name during this period.

Registrations during Landrush are subject to the standard registration conditions reachable at : http://www2.telnic.org/downloads/AUP.pdf

3/ Costs

Due to its premium character, Landrush Registration is subject to an increased price, directly determined by .the Registry. This is why a minimum of three years registration is mandatory and a yearly premium registration fee of € 115 will be charged.

IV. Registering a .TEL Domain Name

Go to the EuroDNS homepage - http://www.eurodns.com - and select ".TEL Domain Name". Input the domain name you wish to Register and the Period for which you wish to get it: Sunrise, Premium Landrush; Live. Sunrise, Premium Landrush.
 The costs for the Registration will be displayed in your cart, including the applicable setup fee for the elected period.
 You can modify your request or go directly to payment of the complete sum displayed on the page.
 Once the payment has been processed, your request will be dated and recorded in our system and in your EuroDNS Customer account area. It will then be transmitted to Telnic Limited, once the Registry opens for the submission of registrations.
This submission will be made as quickly as possible reflecting the access limitations applied by Telnic Limited, and the sequence in which your paid application was accepted on our Website.

We at EuroDNS are committed to support you throughout this important process, bringing you the highest quality of service. Be sure we will help you to make the most of your .TEL identity on the Internet.

V. Telnic Specific Terms

Telnic Registry provides the following specific Terms & Conditions pertaining to .Tel Registrations :

1/ Responsibility for Content.

The Customer is solely and fully responsible for all information, data and text (“Content”) provided in connection with the .Tel Domain Name. The name service provider, its service providers and designees shall have the right (but not the obligation) in their sole discretion to refuse or remove any Content.

2/ Use of Information.

The Customer agrees to provide updated, current Content. If The Customer provides information about a third Party or employer, The Customer hereby represents and warrants that it has (a) provided notice to that third Party of the disclosure and use of that Party’s information in connection with the Domain Name, and (b) obtained that third Party’s express consent to the disclosure and use of that Party’s information.

The Customer expressly consents to the use of Content by Telnic and its service providers to provide the Services, to conduct analyses related to the Services, and as otherwise described in Telnic’s posted privacy policy.

3/ Prohibited Activities.

The Customer will not use the services or provide Content which could (a) violate any applicable local, state or national law, (b) give rise to criminal, civil or other liability to the name service provider, its service provider or designees, or (c) damage the reputation of the name service provider, its service provider or designees.

4/ Reservation of Rights.

EuroDNS and/or its service providers reserve the right to withhold or suspend services as it deems necessary in its discretion; (a) to protect the integrity and stability of the registry; (b) to comply with any applicable laws, government rules or requirements, requests of law enforcement, or any dispute resolution process; (c) to avoid any liability, civil or criminal, on their part, as well as on the part of their affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors, and employees; (d) for violations of this Agreement, including, without limitation, the exhibits hereto; (e) to correct mistakes in connection with a domain name registration; (f) to enforce the TLD Requirements; and (g) to prevent use of the Domain Name in a manner contrary to the intended purpose of the Registry TLD. EuroDNS and/or its service providers also reserve the right to suspend the provision of services during resolution of a dispute.

5/ Representations and Warranties.

The Customer represents and warrants that:

a. to its knowledge, the Content does not and will not infringe upon or otherwise violate the rights of any third Party;

b. it does not intend to use the Content for any unlawful purposes;

c. it will not knowingly submit Content in violation of any applicable laws or regulations or of the rights of any third parties; and

d. it will comply with the TLD Requirements.

6/ Communications with the Customer.

Telnic shall have the right to communicate directly with the The Customer in connection with any issue relating to a Domain Name and the Customer ’s membership of the .tel community. The The Customer will respond promptly to such communications from Telnic and will resolve in any errors in content notified to the Customer .

7/ Jurisdiction and Applicable Law.

Any dispute, controversy or claim between the Customer and Telnic relating to a Domain Name or a request for a Domain Name shall be subject to the laws of England and Wales and the Parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

Yours sincerely,
The EuroDNS Management Team