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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about ruffs.dot

For online checkout, what is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

What should I do first to prepare for trademark priority on ruffs.dot?

First, record your ruffs.dot trademark in the Trademark Clearinghouse and obtain a validated SMD file; that is the prerequisite for any priority claim on ruffs.dot. Then watch the ruffs.dot phase and submit the SMD through NicNames when priority opens. Begin your preparation at https://domain.pay/register.

Before choosing loans.pay, is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

Can I get a partial refund on ruffs.dot after registration?

Partial refunds are not offered once ruffs.dot is successfully registered, because the registry has allocated and charged for the full annual term. Refunds apply only to failed pre-order attempts on ruffs.dot under our stated policy. Read the terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for online checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

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.