This Agreement is made on **Date** between:
**Registry**
co.now, a trading name of Rocket Domains Ltd, a company incorporated in England and Wales (Company No. 11431904), having its registered office in England.
**Registrar**
[Registrar legal name], a company incorporated in [jurisdiction], with registered office at [address], company number [number].
The Registry and the Registrar are referred to individually as a **Party** and together as the **Parties**.
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## 1. Background
A. The Registry operates and maintains a multi-registrar Shared Registry System (SRS) for the second-level domain **.co.now**, which operates outside the scope of ICANN.
B. Multiple registrars may provide domain name registration services for this SLD.
C. The Registrar wishes to register and manage domain names in the SRS for this SLD.
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## 2. Definitions
Unless otherwise stated, the following definitions apply:
* **Account:** The online environment provided by the Registry (via website, dashboard, API or other means) that allows the Registrar to access and manage the Services.
* **Agreement:** This Registry–Registrar Agreement, including all referenced policies and documents.
* **Confidential Information:** All non-public information disclosed by one Party to the other, including software, data, documentation, specifications, and technical materials.
* **Licensed Product:** The software, APIs, protocols, and related intellectual property required to access and use the SRS.
* **Operational Requirements:** Registry technical, operational, and policy requirements applicable to Registrars.
* **Personal Information:** Any information relating to an identified or identifiable natural person, as defined under UK GDPR.
* **Registered Name:** A domain name registered within the .co.now SLD and maintained in the Registry database.
* **Services:** Registry services enabling the registration, renewal, transfer, administration, and management of .co.now domain names.
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## 3. Registry Obligations
3.1 **Operation of the SRS**
The Registry shall operate and maintain the SRS and provide the Registrar with access during the Term of this Agreement.
3.2 **Maintenance of Registrations**
The Registry shall maintain Registered Names sponsored by the Registrar in accordance with this Agreement and applicable Registry policies.
3.3 **Access and Technical Documentation**
Upon successful completion of required testing, the Registry shall provide:
* Access to the live SRS;
* Documentation for supported protocols and APIs;
* Registrar toolkits enabling EPP-based connectivity.
Material changes to APIs or protocols will be communicated at least ninety (90) days in advance, except where urgent security, operational, or legal requirements apply.
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## 4. Registrar Obligations
4.1 **Customer Support**
The Registrar shall provide customer support to Registrants for registration, renewal, cancellation, transfers, billing, and technical issues, including emergency contact availability.
4.2 **Data Accuracy and Updates**
The Registrar shall submit complete and accurate registration data and promptly correct or update information when required.
4.3 **Registrant Agreements**
The Registrar shall maintain a registration agreement with each Registrant that:
* Incorporates Registry policies, including the .co.now Dispute Resolution Policy and Inter-Registrar Transfer Policy;
* Requires compliance with applicable law;
* Allows the Registry to deny, suspend, cancel, transfer, or lock domain names when necessary;
* Includes appropriate indemnities in favour of the Registry.
4.4 **Prohibited Activities**
The Registrar shall prohibit Registrants from using domain names for unlawful or abusive activities, including malware distribution, phishing, fraud, copyright or trademark infringement, or other illegal conduct.
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## 5. Security and Access
The Registrar shall:
* Use encrypted SSL/TLS connections for all SRS access;
* Protect credentials, passwords, and authorisation codes;
* Prevent misuse of Registry systems, including excessive automated queries or spam;
* Notify the Registry promptly of any security compromise.
Failure to comply may constitute a material breach of this Agreement.
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## 6. Transfers and Authorisation Codes
* Unique authorisation codes must be assigned per Registered Name.
* Registrants must be given timely access to authorisation codes.
* The Registrar shall support inbound and outbound domain transfers in accordance with Registry policy.
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## 7. Fees and Payments
* All registration and renewal fees are non-refundable.
* Fees are published via the Registry website or dashboard and may change.
* Premium domain names may be subject to higher fees.
* Failure to pay fees may result in suspension or termination of Services.
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## 8. Term and Termination
8.1 **Term**
This Agreement begins on execution and continues until terminated.
8.2 **Termination by Registry**
The Registry may terminate immediately if:
* Payments are reversed or not received;
* The Registrar breaches a material term of this Agreement;
* The Registrar violates applicable law.
Outstanding fees become immediately payable upon termination.
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## 9. Limitation of Liability
Neither Party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages. Aggregate liability is limited to the lesser of:
* Fees paid in the previous twelve (12) months; or
* $10,000
This limitation does not apply to fraud or deliberate gross negligence.
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## 10. Force Majeure
Neither Party shall be liable for failure caused by events beyond reasonable control, including network failures, cyberattacks, natural disasters, or governmental actions. If such events continue for more than ninety (90) days, either Party may terminate this Agreement.
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## 11. Confidentiality
Each Party shall protect the other Party’s Confidential Information and use it solely for purposes of this Agreement, except where disclosure is required by law.
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## 12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
This Agreement is governed by the laws of England and Wales. The courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction.
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## 13. Entire Agreement
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remainder shall remain in full force and effect.
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**End of Agreement**