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The information contained on this page is based on currently available information which might be subject to change. Parties are advised to consult with the Registry.

Purpose:	Open TLD for commercial or business purposes only
Registry:	Neustar Registry Services
Status:	Accreditation agreement with ICANN signed May 15, 2001
WhoIs:	WhoIs for .biz
Registration Restrictions:	Only intended for domain names that are or will be used primarily for a "bona fide business or commercial purpose" (see Appendix L of the .biz Accreditation Agreement for details)
Historical Policies and Documents:	Start-up Trademark Opposition Policy (STOP) General information on STOP WIPO Cases decided under STOP WIPO End Report on Case Administration under STOP
Dispute Resolution Policies:	Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy (RDRP) General Information on the RDRP Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy Rules for Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy WIPO Supplemental Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy All registrants agree to be bound by the UDRP. The UDRP applies to challenges to registered domain names based on the grounds that: (i) a domain name is identical or confusingly similar to a trademark in which the complainant has rights; and (ii) the registrant has no rights or legitimate interests in respect of the domain name; and (iii) the domain name has been registered and used in bad faith.

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