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Frequently asked questions about cognition.dot
Do premium .PAY names cost more than standard names for online checkout?
Premium .PAY names can carry additional registry retail fees set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay says premium retail can vary by tier, so check the exact label before paying: https://domain.pay/pricing. The pre-order or fast-track fee does not make a premium name standard-priced.
When can a trademark holder claim cognition.dot ahead of the general public?
Trademark holders can claim cognition.dot during the priority phase, which runs before standard availability opens to everyone. You must hold a valid TMCH SMD covering the cognition.dot string at the time you submit. After the priority phase closes, cognition.dot moves to first-day pre-order and then general registration. See timing at https://domain.pay/.
Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 for loan repayments?
The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.
What if I miss the priority window for cognition.dot?
If the trademark-priority window for cognition.dot closes before you act, you can still place a standard pre-order for cognition.dot at the listed $100 and wait for general availability. Acting early reduces the chance another applicant secures cognition.dot first. Pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.
As a bank or credit union, what happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails?
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.
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.