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Frequently asked questions about side.dot
Before choosing link.pay, can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration?
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.
What happens to my pre-order if side.dot goes to a trademark holder?
If a trademark holder claims side.dot during the priority window, your general pre-order cannot succeed, and domain.pay refunds the failed attempt per its policy. You are not charged for a name you could not obtain. Refund terms are on /pricing.
Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for a travel booking brand?
No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
How is side.dot different from side.dot.com?
side.dot uses the payment-specific .PAY suffix, while side.dot.com uses the generic commercial suffix. side.dot signals checkout and transactions at a glance, whereas side.dot.com is neutral about purpose. Both can point to the same site, but side.dot reads as a dedicated payment address.
What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for payroll disbursements?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.
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.