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Frequently asked questions about soc.dot

Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for fraud prevention?

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.

What information is encoded inside the SMD I use for soc.dot?

The SMD you use for soc.dot encodes your validated mark text matching the soc.dot string, associated dates, and a cryptographic signature from the TMCH. NicNames reads this to confirm your priority eligibility for soc.dot. You never edit the file; you simply submit it. Upload it at https://domain.pay/register.

Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 for mobile money?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

Can someone register soc.dot that matches my trademark and impersonate me?

In theory anyone may attempt to register soc.dot, which is exactly why trademark holders use TMCH priority and dispute mechanisms. If a registrant uses soc.dot in bad faith to impersonate NicNames, a UDRP-style complaint may be available. The simplest protection is to register soc.dot yourself first. https://domain.pay/register

For mobile money, how do I register donate.pay if it matches my trademark?

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.