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Open to everyone

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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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I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about founding.dot

Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for online checkout?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Will a typo variation of my mark let me claim founding.dot?

Trademark priority on founding.dot requires the SMD-encoded mark to match the founding.dot string under TMCH rules, so a typo or near-variation generally will not qualify. Only the validated mark matching founding.dot unlocks priority. If it does not match, your remaining route is a standard pre-order at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is .PAY already open to everyone when choosing subscriptions.pay?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Is founding.dot guaranteed if I'm the only pre-order?

Being the sole pre-order improves your odds for founding.dot, but the registry's launch rules and founding.dot's classification by Amazon Registry Services still govern allocation, so it's not guaranteed. A failed attempt is refundable per policy. Pre-order founding.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

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

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.

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.