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Frequently asked questions about abstinence.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for online checkout?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

How do I renew my TMCH record so I keep priority for abstinence.dot?

You renew your TMCH record through the Trademark Clearinghouse before it lapses; an active record is what keeps your SMD valid for claiming abstinence.dot. If the record expires, the SMD stops working and your priority on abstinence.dot cannot be honoured. Keep it current, then register at https://domain.pay/register.

For fraud prevention, can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

What happens if I let abstinence.dot expire after registering it?

If abstinence.dot lapses, it can be re-registered by someone else, reopening the impersonation risk you closed. Keep abstinence.dot renewed so the abstinence.dot name stays continuously under NicNames's control. Manage your registration at https://domain.pay/.

During the .PAY launch, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.