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This document has been translated from the norwegian version
at
http://www.norid.no/navnepolitikk.html. The norwegian version
considered to be the master copy, and has precedence over the
english translation if a conflict between the two should
arise.
Domain Name Policy for .no
- Purpose and Legal Status
- Applicability
- General Domain Name Requirements - What Can
You Apply For?
- Additional Requirements for Geographic and
Generic Second-Level Domains
- Applicant Requirements - Who Can
Apply?
- Name Server Requirements
- Application Requirements
- General Procedural Rules
- Notice of Change
- Transfer, Suspension or Removal
- Compulsory Removal of Domain Name
- Fees
- Applicant's Rights to Registered Domain
Names
- Applicant's Responsibility and
Obligations
- Use of Registered Information
- Appeals
- Effective Date and Amendments of the Domain
Name Policy
- Appendices and References
1. Purpose and Legal Status
1.1 The purpose of these regulations is to ensure that
the administration and assignment of domain names under .no
are in accord with the public good and Norwegian government
directives.
1.2 These regulations are based on RFC 1591 and are issued
and enforced by NORID (the Norwegian Registration Service for
Internet Domain Names), in cooperation with Norwegian government
agencies. NORID is not a government agency and the Norwegian
Administrative Law does not apply to these regulations. NORID's
express aim is to work in cooperation with Norwegian government
agencies and international organizations dealing with issues
pertaining to domain names.
1.3 The formal authority to administer the top-level
domains .no, .sj and .bv has been
contractually delegated to NORID from IANA. NORID has agreed to
administer the top-level domains in the best interests of the
Internet community and in accordance with these regulations.
2. Applicability
These regulations apply to the geographic top-level domain
.no.
3. General Domain Name Requirements ? What
Can You Apply For?
3.1 A domain name must consist of at least 2 and no more
than 63 characters.
3.2 The domain name may contain the following
characters:
- lower-case letters from a to z (not the Norwegian
characters)
- numbers (0-9)
- hyphens (-)
3.3 The domain name must contain at least one letter or
hyphen. The first and the last character of the domain name must be
a letter or a number.
3.4 The domain name must not be identical to a registered
domain name. See NORID's
whois-database for an overview of registered domain names.
3.5 Some domain names are reserved or prohibited and
cannot be registered. See Appendix A
for a list of the domain names that cannot be registered.
3.6 These requirements are in agreement with the
international standards in RFC 1034, RFC 1035, RFC 1123 and RFC 1912.
4. Additional Requirements for Geographic
and Generic Second-Level Domains
4.1 NORID administers subdomains for all counties in
Norway, and for all cities with more than 5,000 inhabitants. In the
Geographic Name Tree, registration depends on where the
applicant feels he or she belongs. In general, placement in the
name tree should reflect geographic affiliation. Domain names
should therefore not be registered for geographic areas with which
the applicant has no connection. See
Appendix B for an overview of the domains in the geographic
name tree.
4.2 Generic domains are used to group together
organizations that share certain characteristics. Supplemental
rules apply to these domains. The table below lists all generic
domains. Appendix C contains the
supplemental rules for generic domains.
4.3 Some generic domains are administered by
organizations other than NORID. See
Appendix D for separate list.
5. Applicant Requirements - Who Can
Apply?
5.1 The applicant must be an organization registered in
the
Enhetsregisteret; see Appendix
E for a list of the types of organizations that can apply. The
organization must have a Norwegian post address.
5.2 Each organization may at any time have up to 15
domain names directly under .no. In addition, an
organization may have up to 5 domain names under each geographic
domain to which the organization belongs, and 5 domain names under
each generic domain to which it belongs.
5.3 Individuals cannot register domain names under any of
the domains administered by NORID. However, individuals may
register domain names under
priv.no.
6. Name Server Requirements
6.1 Registration requires the specification of at least
two www.norid.no/name servers. All
specified name servers must be set up correctly for the domain that
is being applied for, and must be operative when the application is
received by NORID. Domains that only handle mail are not
registered.
6.2 The name servers for the domain must be identified by
the domain name and the corresponding IP address. There are also
certain technical requirements. See
Appendix F for technical requirements for name servers.
6.3 The name servers may be run by someone other than the
applicant.
7. Application Requirements
7.1 The application must be submitted by a registrar
contracted by NORID. See the List of
Registrars. Also refer to the information on the Registrar System.
7.2 NORID's forms must be used. See list of NORID's Forms and
Guidelines.
7.3 A separate application must be submitted for each
domain name. An organization that satisfies the registration
requirements under several domains may elect to seek registration
in one or more of these. The application must clearly state the
domain to which it applies. An applicant statement (Appendix G) must be signed before the
application is submitted.
7.4 The form must be completed and submitted according to
NORID's guidelines. The registrar should assist the applicant with
this.
8. General Procedural Rules
8.1 NORID shall act in accordance with basic principles
of autonomy and equality. Parts of the procedure are automatic. See
the description of the
Procedure.
8.2 If the application is approved, the registrar is
automatically notified by e-mail. The registrar must forward the
message to the applicant within 14 calendar days.
8.3 Any rejection by NORID of an application for a domain
name must always state the grounds for the decision. NORID's
decision is communicated by e-mail to the registrar who forwarded
the application. The registrar must forward the message to the
applicant within 14 calendar days.
9. Notice of Change
9.1 NORID must be notified of all changes in registered
information (notice of change). This applies to changes in both
technical and contact information.
9.2 Any change in the domain name is not considered a
change, but a new registration. A regular application for the new
domain name must hence be submitted.
9.3 NORID will confirm an executed change by e-mail to
the submitter of the notice of change, to the ISPs concerned and to the domain's legal
contact.
9.4 Section 7 also applies to notices of change.
10. Transfer, Suspension or Removal
10.1 Any application for transfer must be accompanied by
the written approval of the owner. The organization designated by
the owner for a transfer of the domain name must satisfy the
applicant requirements for a new application.
10.2 The owner may request a temporary suspension of the
domain name (hold). This does not mean that the registration
is changed or lost. While suspended, the name will not function,
but it will also be impossible for anyone else to register it.
Suspension may be requested for up to 6 months. The owner may at
any time request that the suspension be lifted. Suspension may not
be requested again within 2 years of the termination. In the event
of a legal conflict where the owner's right to the name and its use
is challenged, the holder may request suspension regardless of any
prior suspensions and until final judgment in the matter.
Suspension has no effect on the obligation to pay the ordinary
fees.
10.3 The owner may request removal of a domain name. Any
application for removal must be accompanied by the written approval
of the owner. Removal entails no right to a refund of fees
paid.
10.4 NORID will confirm any transfer, suspension or
removal by e-mail to the registrar and the domain's legal
contact.
10.5 Section 7 is applicable.
11. Forced Removal of Domain Name
11.1 The following circumstances may entail removal of
the registration of a domain name and its being made available to
others:
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A request for removal in accordance with a final judgment
regarding removal of the domain name. Notice according to 11.2 is
not required.
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Registration was based on incorrect information. The owner of
the domain name shall be given an opportunity to respond prior to
removal.
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The owner of the domain name is no longer registered in the
Enhetsregister or has ceased to exist.
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Insufficient payment of registration fees or annual fees at the
expiration of the term provided in the late payment notice.
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The domain is not available, i.e., no domain server assumes
authority over the domain.
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The designated contact for the owner of the domain name cannot
be reached.
11.2 Unless otherwise stated, notice will be sent by
e-mail to the owner of the domain name no less than 60 days prior
to removal or other action.
12. Fees
12.1 Registration of a domain name entails a one-time
registration fee. In addition, there is an annual fee as long as
the registration is maintained. See Price Information.
12.2 Insufficient payment of fees will result in the
removal of the domain name.
12.3 NORID reserves the right to change the fees. Changes
will be announced on NORID's home pages.
13. Applicant's Rights to Registered
Domain Names
13.1 Registration of a domain name precludes others from
registering an identical domain name for as long as the
registration is maintained.
13.2 Registration of a domain name does not provide
greater or other rights to the name than the applicant had prior to
the application. Registration entails no restriction of the rights
others may have to use the name.
13.3 Registered domain names are associated with the
organization that registered the domain, not with any individuals
in this organization. The domain name is also independent of
registrar or other service provider, and the owner of a domain name
may freely change registrar or other service provider without
changing the domain name.
13.4 A domain name may be freely transferred, provided
that the organization to which it is transferred, satisfies the
requirements of the Domain Name Policy.
14. Applicant's Responsibility and
Obligations
14.1 Prior to submitting an application, the applicant is
obliged to partake of the Domain Name Policy and ascertain that
registration of the domain name does not violate Norwegian law or
the rights of third parties. NORID performs no examination of these
matters. The applicant bears the sole responsibility, including
criminal liability and liability for damages, for consequences of
the registration and use of the domain name.
14.2 The applicant is obliged to comply with the Domain
Name Policy in force at any time. The Domain Name Policy is
available at
http://www.norid.no/navnepolitikk.html
14.3 The applicant must provide correct information, both
at the time of application and for as long as the registration is
maintained.
14.4 The applicant must keep the registered information
(both contact and technical information) up to date at all
times.
14.5 The applicant must reply to queries from NORID
regarding the continued accuracy of the registered information. The
applicant must then document the information provided.
14.6 Prior to submitting an application, the applicant
must sign an applicant statement (Appendix
G) certifying that, to the best of his or her knowledge,
registration or use of the name does not violate any third party's
registered or unregistered rights to the name, and does not violate
Norwegian law, in that, for example, the name is considered an
illegal profanity or considered discriminatory, defamatory,
pornographic or otherwise illegal. The applicant statement is
submitted to the registrar, who is obliged to keep it on file.
15. Use of Registered Information
15.1 Upon registration, the applicant agrees to
publication of the domain, contact information and date of
registration on the Internet, for instance through NORID's
whois-database. Access may also be provided through other
Internet technologies.
15.2 NORID will not otherwise sell, transfer or in any
other way make use of the information for commercial purposes,
including direct marketing and catalog services.
15.3 NORID is not responsible for any misuse of
information made public according to this provision.
16. Appeals
16.1 NORID's decisions pursuant to the naming policy may
be appealed by the applicant/owner or others with a legal right of
appeal. Appeal is only possible on the grounds that the decision
violates the Domain Name Policy. Thus, an appeal cannot be based on
the claim that the registration or use of the name violates the
rights of a third party. Third parties must bring action directly
against the applicant/owner.
16.2 For applicants/owners, the term of appeal is 30
calendar days from the applicant's receipt of notice of the
decision. The registrar is obliged to forward NORID's decision to
the applicant/owner as soon as possible and no later than 14
calendar days from the day when notice of the decision was sent
from NORID.
16.3 For others with a right of appeal, the term of
appeal is 30 calendar days from the time the party became aware or
should have become aware of the decision.
16.4 A decision may not be appealed more than 3 months
after the date of the decision.
16.5 Written appeal must be sent within the term of
appeal. The appeal must state the name of the appellant and a
representative. The grounds of the appeal must be stated. See the
Appellate Procedure (Appendix H) for
further information.
16.6 If the appeal concerns rejection of an application
for registration, the domain name is blocked until the appeal is
decided. Blocking is effected the first business day after NORID's
receipt of the appeal. While the name is blocked, it cannot be
registered by anyone else. The domain name will not be blocked
until an appeal is received. If the appeal is withdrawn, blocking
of the domain name is terminated without further notice.
16.7 NORID can change its decision on its own initiative,
but normally not to the detriment of the applicant/owner. NORID can
change an appealed decision if the appeal is found to be
justified.
16.8 If the decision is not changed, the appeal is
forwarded to the autonomous appellate body
NOK as soon as possible and no later than 7 calendar days after
receipt of the appeal. The appellate body's decision is final.
16.9 The appellate body will dismiss the appeal if it
does not satisfy the requirements. If the appellate body finds that
NORID's decision violates the rules of the Domain Name Policy, and
the error has affected the substance of the decision, the appellate
body may make a new decision. The appellate body's decision may not
be to the detriment of the appellant, nor entail a loss of rights
for other applicants/owners. The appellate body's decision is
binding for NORID. The appellate body shall state the grounds for
its decision in writing. The secretariat will convey NOK's decision
to the appellant as soon as possible and within 7 calendar
days.
17. Effective Date and Amendments of the
Domain Name Policy
17.1 This Domain Name Policy takes effect on February 19,
2001. The prior Domain Name Policy is repealed as of same date.
17.2 Significant amendments to the Domain Name Policy
will be announced on
NORID's home pages and included in the domain name policy. The
last change was made 1. June 2001.
18. Appendices and References
This section provides an overview of the documents referred to
in the Domain Name Policy. The addresses of the references may be
updated without further notice.
Appendices
References to other NORID documents
References to RFCs
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