Domain Registration Agreement

Domain names have a variety of basic rules for registration including acceptable characters. Whilst these vary in some respects from registry to registry, there are some fundamental rules which apply to all.

Note. Domain names are not case sensitive. This means that an uppercase and a lowercase letter are considered to be the same (XYZ.com. xyz.com, and XyZ.com are all the same domain name).

Clients are always advised to seek guidance if they are at all unsure about the domain name they have chosen and its validity. Due to the variety of possible causes for the failure of the domain name validity checker, we cannot be held responsible if a customer attempts to register an invalid domain and that this request is subsequently accepted by our systems. Acceptance of the invalid order by our systems does not constitute acceptance of the domains registration by the relevant domain registry.

Generic Top Level Domain Registrations

MICS Hosting will register domain names with various domain name registrars including but not limited to BOCRA, Enom, Easynic, OpenSRS, and Nominet and you enter into a contract with them for that domain registration.

The following additional provisions apply to any gTLD’s (generic top-level domain names) that you register through MICS Hosting with the various registries:

.com/net Domain Names
In the case of a “.com” or “.net” registration, the following terms and conditions will apply:
Submission to UDRP. Registrant agrees to submit to proceedings under ICANN’s Uniform Domain Dispute Policy (“UDRP”) and comply with the requirements set forth by the Registry; these policies are subject to modification;
For the adjudication of disputes concerning or arising from use of the domain name, the Registrant shall submit, without prejudice to other potentially applicable jurisdictions, to the jurisdiction of the courts (1) of the Registrant’s domicile, and (2) where MICS Hosting is located, presently Maun, Botswana.

.org Domain Names
In the case of a “.org” registration, the following terms and conditions will apply:
Submission to UDRP. Registrant agrees to submit to proceedings under ICANN’s Uniform Domain Dispute Policy (“UDRP”) and comply with the requirements set forth by the Registry. These policies are subject to modification;
For the adjudication of disputes concerning or arising from use of the domain name, the Registrant shall submit, without prejudice to other potentially applicable jurisdictions, to the jurisdiction of the courts (1) of the Registrant’s domicile, and (2) where MICS Hosting is located, presently Maun, Botswana.

.travel Domain Names
In addition, for .travel registrations, the .travel registry reserves the right to revoke the license to use a .travel domain name for the reasons outlined below:
The registrant’s status changes and they cease to be a member of the eligible community defined by the .travel Charter and .travel policies.
If any prescribed registration, transfer, renewal or other fee is not paid.
If a warranty made by the registrant or their agent is breached.
If any information provided in the course of registration is incorrect.
If misleading, incomplete or incorrect information is supplied in the application for registration, transfer or renewal.
Failure to comply with any .travel policy that applies to the registrant at any time.
If a court of competent authority orders that the .travel domain name should not be licensed to the Registrant, be removed from the registry or be licensed to another person.
If the .travel domain name, or the use of the .travel domain name, is not in the best interests of the Sponsored community.
If instructed by the registrant or its authorized agent.
If a .travel domain name which could not otherwise be registered under this policy is registered through mistake on the part of the registrant or the Registry.
The .travel registry may make contact with registrants directly. MICS Hosting acknowledges the registry’s right and interest in making direct contact with .travel registrants from time to time without notice to MICS Hosting, and agrees to facilitate such contacts if requested to do so by the registry.
Such contacts may include, but are not limited to, requests by the registry to registrants for annual confirmation of eligibility, updates, amendments, or additions to data supporting the registrant’s eligibility to hold a .travel domain name, and updates, amendments, or additions to the registrant’s directory data.

Country Code Top Level Domain Registration and Administration
In addition to registering and renewing gTLD’s domain name registrations, MICS Hosting, and its suppliers, also register and renew various country code top level domains (“ccTLD’s”). The registry administrator for each ccTLD’s varies by individual country code.
By agreeing to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, you and the domain registrant are also agreeing to be bound by the rules and regulations set forth by these registry administrators for their respective registries only.
We may, in our sole discretion, elect to discontinue offering registrations or renewals of some or all ccTLD;s.

The following additional provisions apply to any ccTLD’s (country code top-level domain names) that you register through MICS Hosting with the various registries:

.uk Domain Names
In the case of a “co.uk”, “.org.uk”, “ltd.uk”, “net.uk”, “plc.uk” or “me.uk” Requested Domain, the following terms and conditions will apply:
“Nominet UK” means the entity granted the exclusive right to administer the registry for .uk domain name registrations.
Domain Name Dispute Policy. If you reserved or registered a domain name through us, or transferred a domain name to us from another registrar, you agree to be bound by the Dispute Policy which is incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The current version of the Dispute Policy may be found at: https://www.nominet.uk/disputes/. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this policy. Nominet UK Policy. You agree that your registration of the domain name shall be subject to suspension, cancellation, or transfer pursuant to any Nominet UK-adopted policy, term or condition, or pursuant to any registrar or registry procedure not inconsistent with an Nominet UK-adopted policy, (1) to correct mistakes by a registrar or the registry in registering the name, or (2) for the resolution of disputes concerning the domain name. The current Nominet UK terms and conditions can be found at: https://www.nominet.uk/disputes/terms/ When you submit a request for a domain name registration with MICS Hosting and/or Reseller, you will be entering into two contracts, one contract with MICS Hosting and/or Reseller and one contract with Nominet UK. MICS Hosting and your Reseller will act as agents on your behalf by submitting your application to Nominet for you; however, you will still be entering into a direct contract between you and Nominet UK. For the full agreement visit https://nominet.uk/uk-domains/policies/. MICS Hosting and Reseller must also make you aware that by accepting Nominet’s terms and conditions you are consenting to Nominet using your personal data for a variety of reasons. In particular, your name and address may be published as part of Nominet’s Whois look-up service.
Transfer of Ownership. Any transfer of ownership in and to a domain name registration shall be affected in accordance with Nominet UK policies and procedures.

.bw Domain Names
In the case of a “co.bw”, “.org.bw” or “net.bw” Requested Domain, the following terms and conditions will apply:
“BOCRA” means the entity granted the exclusive right to administer the registry for .bw domain name registrations.
Domain Name Dispute Policy. If you reserved or registered a domain name through us, or transferred a domain name to us from another registrar, you agree to be bound by the Dispute Policy which is incorporated herein and made a part of this Agreement by reference. The current version of the Dispute Policy may be found at: https://www.bocra.org.bw/sites/default/files/documents/Dispute%20Resolution%20Service%20Policy.pdf . Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this policy. BOCRA Policy. You agree that your registration of the domain name shall be subject to suspension, cancellation, or transfer pursuant to any BOCRA-adopted policy, term or condition, or pursuant to any registrar or registry procedure not inconsistent with an BOCRA-adopted policy, (1) to correct mistakes by a registrar or the registry in registering the name, or (2) for the resolution of disputes concerning the domain name. The current BOCRA terms and conditions can be found at: https://www.bocra.org.bw/botswana-domain-name-bw-registration-terms-and-conditions When you submit a request for a domain name registration with MICS Hosting and/or Reseller, you will be entering into two contracts, one contract with MICS Hosting and/or Reseller and one contract with BOCRA. MICS Hosting and your Reseller will act as agents on your behalf by submitting your application to BOCRA for you; however, you will still be entering into a direct contract between you and BOCRA. MICS Hosting and Reseller must also make you aware that by accepting BOCRA’s terms and conditions you are consenting to BOCRA using your personal data for a variety of reasons. In particular, your name and address may be published as part of BOCRA’s Whois look-up service.
Transfer of Ownership. Any transfer of ownership in and to a domain name registration shall be affected in accordance with BOCRA policies and procedures.