ICANN Registry Proposal
Sponsored TLD Application Transmittal Form
An application is hereby made to sponsor
a top-level domain within the Internet Domain Name System (DNS).
A1. This application is
made by:
(X) Sponsoring organization.
( ) Organization(s) or person(s)
proposing to form the sponsoring organization (check this item
only if the sponsoring organization has not yet been formed).
A2. A list of the full
legal name, principal address, telephone and fax numbers, and
e-mail address of every one of the applicants is attached.
Sponsoring Organization:
Group One Registry, Inc.
16771 N.E. 80th Street
Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
Phone: 425-376-0505
Fax: 425-376-0888
paul.stahura@webvision.com
Registry Operator:
WebVision, Inc.
19950 Mariner Ave.
Torrance, CA 90503
Phone: 310-793-4500
Fax: 310-793-4462
registry@webvision.com
A3. The person signing
below certifies that he or she has full authority to make this
application on behalf of the above organization(s) or person(s)
and to make all agreements, representations, waivers, and undertakings
stated in this transmittal form and accompanying materials. Copies
of the documents demonstrating the authority are attached.
See attached document
A4. All documents linked
directly or indirectly from "TLD
Application Process: Information for Applicants," posted
at <http://www.icann.org/tlds/tld-application-process.htm>
have been thoroughly reviewed on behalf of applicant. In particular,
the following documents have been reviewed:
A4.1. New
TLD Application Process Overview, posted at <http://www.icann.org/tlds/application-process-03aug00.htm>.
A4.2. New
TLD Application Instructions, posted at <http://www.icann.org/tlds/application-instructions-15aug00.htm>.
A4.3. Criteria
for Assessing TLD Proposals, posted at <http://www.icann.org/tlds/tld-criteria-15aug00.htm>.
The applicant (or, if there are multiple
applicants, each applicant) understands that failure fully to
follow instructions included in these documents will be a factor
negatively affecting consideration of this application.
A5. This application consists
of the following, in addition to this transmittal form:
A5.1. The Sponsoring
Organization's Proposal, with cover sheet and attachments
and accompanying materials.
A5.2. The Registry
Operator's Proposal, with cover sheet and attachments and
accompanying materials.
A5.3. A Description
of TLD Policies, with cover sheet and attachments and accompanying
materials.
A5.4. A Statement
of Requested Confidential Treatment of Materials Submitted.
A5.5. Fitness
Disclosure of Sponsoring Organization.
A5.6. Fitness
Disclosure of Registry Operator.
A6. This application is
accompanied by one or more 3 ½" floppy diskettes
(IBM high density) or a CD-ROM containing files with items A5.1, A5.2, and A5.3
above. Each item is provided in a common word-processing format
and in HTML format.
A7. Check one:
( ) This application
is accompanied by a check, drawn on a United States bank and
payable to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN), in the amount of 50,000 United States dollars.
(X) At least five
business days before submitting this application, the applicant
has sent 50,000 United States dollars by wire transfer according
to item
I11.2 of the New TLD Application Instructions. This application
is accompanied by a wire transfer receipt or other document identifying
the wire transfer.
The applicant (or, if there are multiple
applicants, each applicant) understands and agrees that this
$50,000 is only an application fee to obtain consideration of
this application; that the fee will not be refunded or returned
in any circumstances (except if this application is not considered
due to failure to reach agreement on terms for confidential treatment);
that there is no understanding, assurance, or agreement that
this application will be selected for negotiations toward entry
of agreements with registry sponsors and operators; or that,
if this application is selected, the negotiations will lead to
entry of such agreements or establishment of a TLD as sought
in this application. The applicant (or, if there are multiple
applicants, each applicant) understands and acknowledges that
ICANN has the right to reject all applications for new top-level
domains that it receives and that there is no assurance that
any additional top-level domain will ever be created in the future.
A8. In the event multiple
TLD strings are proposed in this application, the applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) understands
(a) that all parts of the application must apply, without significant
variation, to all of the strings and (b) that, if ICANN determines
in its sole discretion that one or more parts (such as the Business
Capabilities and Plan or the Description
of TLD Policies) apply to different proposed TLD strings
in a significantly different manner, the applicant may be required
to elect which of the strings to pursue in this application.
A9. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) hereby authorizes
ICANN to:
A9.1. contact any person,
group, or entity to request, obtain, and discuss any documentation
or other information that, in ICANN's sole judgment, may be pertinent
to this application,
A9.2. take any other
steps to verify, elaborate on, supplement, analyze, assess, investigate,
or otherwise evaluate the information contained in this application
or other information that, in ICANN's sole judgment, may be pertinent
to this application,
A9.3. consult with persons
of ICANN's choosing regarding the information in this application
or otherwise coming into ICANN's possession.
A10. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) understands
that difficulties encountered by ICANN in verifying, elaborating
on, supplementing, analyzing, assessing, investigating, or otherwise
evaluating any aspect within or related to this application may
reflect negatively on the application. In consideration of ICANN's
review of the application, the applicant (or, if there are multiple
applicants, each applicant) hereby waives liability on the part
of ICANN (including its officers, directors, employees, consultants,
attorneys, and agents) for its (or their) actions or inaction
in verifying the information provided in this application or
in conducting any other aspect of its (or their) evaluation of
this application. The applicant (or, if there are multiple applicants,
each applicant) further waives liability on the part of any third
parties who provide information to ICANN or its officers, directors,
employees, consultants, attorneys, and agents in connection with
the application.
A11. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) hereby authorizes
ICANN (and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, attorneys,
and agents) to publish on ICANN's web site, and to disclose or
publicize in any other manner, all materials submitted to, or
obtained or generated by, ICANN (or its officers, directors,
employees, consultants, attorneys, and agents) in connection
with the application, including ICANN's (or their) evaluations
and analyses in connection with the application or ICANN's investigation
or evaluation of the application, except to the extent set forth
in a written and duly signed agreement between ICANN and the
applicant on the terms for confidential treatment of particular
materials or information submitted by applicant. The applicant
(or, if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) grants
ICANN and its officers, directors, employees, consultants, attorneys,
and agents a license to use any copyright or other intellectual
property that applicant may have in any portion of the application
for this purpose.
A12. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) hereby gives
ICANN permission to use the applicant's name and/or logo in ICANN's
public announcements (including informational web pages) relating
to top-level domain space expansion.
A13. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) hereby agrees,
acknowledges, and represents that it has no legally enforceable
right to acceptance or any other treatment of this application
or to the delegation in any particular manner of any top-level
domain that may be established in the authoritative DNS root.
It further agrees, acknowledges, and represents that it has no
legally enforceable rights in, to, or in connection with any
top-level domain by virtue of its preparation or submission of
this application or by virtue of ICANN's receipt of this application,
ICANN's acceptance of the application fee, ICANN's consideration
or other handling of this application, or statements made in
connection with this or other applications ICANN receives.
A14. The applicant (or,
if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) understands
and agrees that it will acquire rights in connection with a top-level
domain only in the event that it enters one or more written,
duly signed agreements with ICANN, and that applicant's rights
in connection with that top-level domain will be limited to those
expressly stated in the written, duly signed agreements.
A15. In consideration
of ICANN's review of the application:
A15.1. the applicant
(or, if there are multiple applicants, each applicant), for itself
and each of its officers, directors, employees, consultants,
attorneys, agents, partners, and joint venturers, hereby agrees
that neither ICANN, nor any of its officers, directors, employees,
consultants, attorneys, and agents, shall have any liability
for its/his/her receipt, consideration, evaluation, analysis,
or other activities in any way connected with this application;
and
A15.2. the applicant
(or, if there are multiple applicants, each applicant) hereby
releases and forever discharges ICANN and each of its officers,
directors, employees, consultants, attorneys, and agents from
any and all claims and liabilities relating in any way to (a)
any action or inaction by or on behalf of ICANN in connection
with this application or (b) the establishment or failure to
establish a new TLD.
A16. Please send an e-mail
to the following address acknowledging receipt of this application:
schap@perkinscoie.com
By signing this transmittal form, the undersigned
certifies, on his or her own behalf and on behalf of each applicant,
that all information contained in this application, and in all
supporting documents included with this application, is true
and accurate to the best of his/her/its knowledge and information.
The undersigned and the applicant (or, if there are multiple
applicants, each applicant) understand that any material misstatement
or misrepresentation will reflect negatively on this application
and may cause cancellation of any delegation of a top-level domain
based on this application.
(Signed)_______________________
Signature
Paul Stahura____________________
Name (please print)
Director_______________________
Title
Group One Registry, Inc.___________
Name of Entity to Which Title Applies
_______________________________
Date
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