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from $345 + $245/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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Frequently asked questions about etica.dot

What does 'approved Payment Service Provider' mean for .PAY eligibility?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

Why is an SMD more secure than just emailing my trademark certificate for etica.dot?

An SMD is cryptographically signed by the TMCH, so NicNames can verify it automatically without manually inspecting a certificate when granting priority on etica.dot. A loose certificate could be forged or mistyped; the signed SMD cannot. That is why etica.dot priority relies on the SMD. Submit yours at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I use nameservers and DNS like other domains with .PAY for fraud prevention?

After registration, plan DNS, SSL, redirects, security monitoring and payment-page controls as you would for a production domain. Start by securing the .PAY name through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. A domain alone does not make a checkout secure.

What general framing should I keep in mind for etica.dot compliance?

For etica.dot, keep in mind that the .PAY registry expects payment-related, good-faith use with accurate registrant data, while any financial licensing duties stem separately from your jurisdiction's regulators. Treating these as two layers helps you stay compliant. domain.pay handles the registry side at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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.