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Frequently asked questions about refinements.dot
Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission for a brand-protection manager?
If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.
Can I transfer refinements.dot between entities within my company safely?
Yes. NicNames can transfer refinements.dot between affiliated entities while preserving continuous ownership of the refinements.dot name, which keeps protection intact. Keep registrant records accurate so the chain of control is clear in any future dispute. https://domain.pay/
Can Amazon Registry reserve or block some .PAY names when choosing merchant.pay?
The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another label.
Should I secure refinements.dot in addition to my main website domain?
Yes. Your main site protects your general brand, but refinements.dot specifically protects the payment-trust layer that .PAY implies for NicNames. Holding both ensures the refinements.dot name cannot be impersonated where money changes hands. https://domain.pay/register
Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration for digital wallets?
Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.
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.