1) What is .xxx?
.XXX is the Sponsored Generic TLD (sTLD) designed specifically for the global adult entertainment industry as a trusted brand, globally recognized and extolling responsible and safe behavior.
2) Who can register for a .xxx domain name and what are the special registration requirements/restrictions for .xxx domain name?
Special requirements/restrictions for a .xxx domain name are as below:-
a) Applicable for member of Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry. Member of Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry defined as below:
Individuals, business, entities, and organizations that:
- have determined that a system of self-identification would be beneficial, and
- have voluntarily agreed to comply with all IFFOR Policies and Best Practices Guidelines, as published from time to time on the IFFOR web site; and
- either:
- Provide online, sexually-oriented adult entertainment ("Online Adult Entertainment") intended for consenting adults or for other community members ("Providers") (e.g. adult webmaster, performers, studios, store owners, club operators);
- Represent Providers ("Representatives") (e.g. lawyers, agents, advisors, accountants, affiliates); or
- Provide products or services to Providers and Representatives ("Service Providers") (e.g. adult domainers, manufacturers, delivery companies, caterers, distribution companies, merchant account services, make-up artists, stylists, hosting provider).
b) In order to have a resolving domain name, applicant must be a member of the Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry
c) Membership validation process will be performed directly by Registry to Registrant. Please ensure that email address and phone number filled is valid and correct. Membership validation process sample video can be obtained throughhttp://www.icmregistry.com/about/sponsored-community/
d) A Member ID will be provided to registrant after completion of the validation process. Creation and manage of Member IDs can only be done by Registry.
e) Applicants who choose not to participate in the Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry or Non-members of the adult Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry are allowed to register non-resolving domain names.
3) What is “non-resolving” .xxx domain name?
Non-resolving .xxx domain name is for those who are non-members of the adult Sponsored Community/Adult Entertainment Industry. The intention is to protect their intellectual property for personal domain names, company domain names, product domain names, etc. that didn't have prior qualifying rights under Sunrise phase.
4) How do I associate or disassociate Member ID to my .xxx domain name?
Please have us informed of your Member ID, we will associate it for you. Name will not be resolved after disassociate of Member ID. Domain name will take effect within 24-48 hours.
5) How do I manage my .xxx domain name for example, name protection, retrieve authorization information and etc.?
Partner’s panel don’t have management panel for XXX domain name at the moment. You may manage it via domain’s panel. Here is the link: https://wam.manage.name/index.jsp