Adults\nOnly<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA new domain blocking mechanism has\narrived, and this time, it is adults only \u2013 adult themes, that is. ICM\nRegistry, (acquired by Minds & Machines (MMX) registry), recently announced\na soft launch of a new blocking program that allows defensive minded\nOrganizations to block registrations aimed specifically at its 4 adult-themed\nTLDs – .xxx, .adult, .porn, and .sex. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
ICM is no stranger to blocks, having\nbeen a pioneer of this type of protection service for .xxx in 2011, with a\n\u201cSunrise B\u201d phase to protect rights holders from infringement in a domain space\nthat they may otherwise have no interest in registering. ICM now looks to\nexpand that program to their subsequent adult-themed TLDs (.adult\/.sex\/.porn),\nwhich launched in 2015. The \u2018AdultBlock\u2019 program is partnering and utilizing\nthe same platform of the recently launched Uniregistry\u2019s Uni EPS and EPS+ Block\nprograms and will operate in a similar manner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Adult blocks are available at two\nlevels, \u2018AdultBlock\u2019 standard and AdultBlock Plus (\u201c+\u201d). The standard offering\nprotects a single label across all four of the TLDs, inclusive of any premium\ndomains. The AdultBlock+ allows a wider coverage of an unlimited number of\nvariant labels from the owners\u2019 SMD file or their original ICM \u201cSunrise B\u201d\nlabel from the 2011 launch of .xxx. The AdultBlock+ level of protection\nalso covers variants using homoglyphs and IDNs, which can appear confusingly\nsimilar to the English (ASCII) characters in a domain name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
CSC will continue to provide details on the launch as more information becomes available. If you have questions, or would like to express interest, please contact your Client Service Partner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Australia Prepares For Top-Level Launch<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
The .au Domain Administration (auDA) announced plans\nto allow second-level registrations in the .au domain space. The launch is\nexpected in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019 and will last approximately 6\nmonths. Holders of existing third-level .au domains (such as .com.au, .net.au,\n.org.au, id.au & .asn.au) receive priority status for the corresponding\nsecond-level domain, and will be assigned a category for a Grandfather Phase.\nThird-level domains registered on or before February 4, 2018, are assigned\nPriority Category 1. If registered after February 4, 2018, the domains fall\ninto Priority Category 2. Category 1 is the first priority. If multiple parties\nhold Category 1 for the same domain name string, and wish to register the exact\nmatch in the second level .AU, they may negotiate an agreement as to which will\nbe the Designated person to register the .AU domain. The registry will provide\na tool prior to the launch for registrants to view any domains in conflict. The\ntool aims to provide registrants with information on domains that have matches\nacross all .au sub-extensions and the priority level for each. The tool will\nalso show the application status for the top level domain, if submitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unlike the recent launch phases of .uk domains, the\nauDA will only validate that organization name and ABN\/ACN\/TM match the\nthird-level .au domain at time of registration for .au.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The\nregistry has not confirmed exact dates at this time, and all launch details are\nstill subject to change. CSC will communicate additional information and requirements\nas it becomes available. Please contact your Client Service Partner if you are\ninterested in participating.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Adults Only<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\nA new domain blocking mechanism has arrived, and this time, it is adults only \u2013 adult themes, that is. ICM Registry, in partnership with the Minds & Machines (MMX) registry, announced a soft launch of a new block program aimed specifically at its 4 adult-themed TLDs…<\/p>\n
Australia Prepares For Top-Level Launch<\/u><\/strong>\n<\/p>\nThe .au Domain Administration (auDA) announced plans to allow second-level registrations in the .au domain space. The launch is expected in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2019. Holders of existing third-level .au domains\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[519],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7948","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-top-level-domain-updates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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