.POST TLD Application
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.
[Attach
directly to this transmittal form a sheet with this information. Place the
legend "A2: Applicants" at the top of each page of the attachment.]
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.
[Attach
directly to this transmittal form the documentation of the authority of the
person signing. Place the legend "A3: Authorization" at the top of
each page of these attachments.]
A4.
All documents linked directly or indirectly from "TLD Application Process:
Information for Applicants," posted at <> 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 <
A4.2. New TLD Application Instructions,
posted at <>.
A4.3. Criteria for Assessing TLD
Proposals, posted at <
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 3½" 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:
(x) 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.
( ) 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.
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. 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:
Ssteve.gray@upu.int
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.
_______________________________
Signature
Thomas E. Leavey
Director General
International
Bureau
Universal
Postal Union
_______________________________
Date
_______________________________
Signature
Thomas E. Leavey
UPU Director
General
Universal Postal Union
_______________________________
Date
(c) 2000 The
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
All rights
reserved.
Updated August
28, 2000
A2: Applicants
International
Bureau of the
Universal
Postal Union
Weltpoststrasse 4
3000 BERNE 15
SWITZERLAND
Telephone : +41 31 350 31 11
Fax : +41 31 352 43 23
Web : www.upu.int
Email : steve.gray@upu.int Steve Gray, Program Manager, e-Business
: sam.jabbour@upu.int Samuel M. Jabbour, Head of the
Postal Technology
Centre
: thomas.leavey@upu.int Thomas E. Leavey, Director General, UPU
A3: Authorization
A7: Payment
A check for USD $50’,000.- is enclosed.