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Frequently asked questions about straighten.dot
Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline when choosing tap.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.
Will my SMD file expire before I can register straighten.dot?
An SMD file is tied to your active TMCH record and stops being valid if your trademark record lapses or is revoked. To claim straighten.dot you need a current, unexpired SMD at the moment of submission. Keep your TMCH record renewed so your right to straighten.dot stays enforceable. Register while valid at https://domain.pay/register.
When is broader .PAY public registration expected for point-of-sale payments?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
Is there a risk someone else registers straighten.dot before me?
Yes, .PAY names are first-come during general availability, so another party could secure straighten.dot if you wait. A first-day pre-order through domain.pay queues your attempt for the opening moment. Lock in your attempt for straighten.dot at /register.
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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.