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Frequently asked questions about importance.dot
When is the .PAY Sunrise period for crypto payments?
ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.
Will I get a refund if my SMD claim on importance.dot cannot be completed?
If a charge is taken and your attempt to secure importance.dot cannot be completed, it is refundable per the published policy at NicNames. This protects you from paying for a name you do not ultimately receive. Trademark-priority claims still depend on a valid SMD being accepted. Review the refund policy at https://domain.pay/pricing.
For fraud prevention, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?
An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.
Is the refund policy the same for premium importance.dot pre-orders?
Yes, the stated refund policy covers failed pre-order attempts on importance.dot whether importance.dot is standard or premium. A higher premium fee on a failed attempt is refunded the same way as a $100 standard one. Read the policy for importance.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.
Is a payment gateway business eligible for .PAY in the LRP for crypto payments?
An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.
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.