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from $940 + $840/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Frequently asked questions about arete.dot

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order for an event ticketing business?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

Can arete.dot host a deposit page for bookings?

Yes. Service businesses can take booking deposits on arete.dot, giving customers a clear payment address to secure an appointment. The .PAY name reduces no-shows by making the deposit step feel official. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for marketplace payouts?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

How does NicNames verify my SMD signature for arete.dot?

NicNames checks the cryptographic signature embedded in your SMD against the Trademark Clearinghouse's trust chain before granting priority on arete.dot. If the signature and mark match the arete.dot string, the claim proceeds. A broken or mismatched signature blocks priority on arete.dot. Submit a valid file at https://domain.pay/register.

As a remittance app, what does it mean if a .PAY name is premium?

A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.

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.