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Frequently asked questions about chokepoints.dot

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run for a donation platform?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Will I get a refund if my chokepoints.dot pre-order fails?

Yes. If domain.pay cannot secure chokepoints.dot during its launch phase, the failed attempt is refundable per the published policy. You only keep what you actually register. Review pricing and refund terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Who operates the .PAY extension, and where can an ecommerce brand get one?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY top-level domain. An ecommerce brand can search, pre-order or start a trademark-priority route through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay is the customer-facing place to act, while registry rules still control availability and eligibility.

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Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

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.