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Frequently asked questions about shim.dot

Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else when choosing tap.pay?

A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.

Where is trademark priority for shim.dot explained on the site?

The trademark-priority path for shim.dot, including the TMCH SMD requirement, is described on the main NicNames pages. You start the SMD-based claim from the registration flow, which walks you through uploading your file. General context lives on the homepage. See it all at https://domain.pay/.

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

How does shim.dot fit alongside my main .com website?

Many owners keep their main site on .com and use shim.dot purely as the payment or checkout front door. A button on the .com site links to shim.dot, which redirects to the processor. The two work together, with shim.dot handling the pay step.

Can a reserved .PAY name become available later for crypto payments?

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.

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.