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Frequently asked questions about hardcandy.dot

What is the quickest path to secure a .PAY domain for an event ticketing business?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

What proof does NicNames need to grant me priority on hardcandy.dot?

To grant trademark priority on hardcandy.dot, NicNames needs a valid TMCH SMD file whose encoded mark matches the hardcandy.dot string. The SMD is your cryptographic proof of validated trademark rights. No SMD means no priority claim is possible for hardcandy.dot. Submit your proof at https://domain.pay/register.

As a bank or credit union, could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments?

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. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

Where do the eligibility rules for hardcandy.dot come from?

The eligibility and validation rules affecting hardcandy.dot are set by the .PAY registry, which is operated by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay applies these registry policies when handling your registration. You can review how to start and what's expected at https://domain.pay/register.

For loan repayments, how do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order?

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.