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When does the standard pre-order fee for caverns.dot apply?

The standard pre-order fee, listed at $100 through domain.pay, applies when you queue a first-day attempt for caverns.dot. If that attempt fails, the fee is refundable per policy. Review when fees apply at https://domain.pay/pricing.

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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.