Due to the implementation of a new payment model, the registrar agreement has been revised. At the same time the content is revised to reflect the the fact that we no longer require the applicant declaration forms to be archived by the registrar. This page shows the content changes.
1. Scope of the agreement
The text has been changed to reflect that the deposit is replaced by a prepaid amount.
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The agreement gives the registrar the right, on behalf of applicants, to register and renew domain names up to a number corresponding to a total registration fee and annual fee of NOK 10,000 per month. If the registrar wishes to raise this limit temporarily or permanently, a separate agreement about this must be made.
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The agreement gives the registrar the right, on behalf of applicants, to register and renew domain names based on the at any time current fees, which will be settled against the amount the registrar has prepaid to Norid.
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2. Deposit
This paragraph is revised because a deposit will no longer be required in the new payment model.
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2. Deposit
By entering into this contract, the registrar undertakes to pay a one-time fee of NOK 5,000 to Norid, as well as the deposit of NOK 10,000.
Norid can use the deposit to cover payment when an invoice is not paid by the due date. The registrar must pay in the amount that is then necessary to restore the deposit amount to NOK 10,000. When the agreement ends, the deposit functions as security for expenses resulting from any missing declaration forms and unpaid invoices. After any unpaid invoices have been paid and the expenses of collecting missing declaration forms have been covered, the amount that remains shall be repaid to the registrar. Norid does not pay interest on the deposit.
The one-time fee is not repaid.
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2. One-time fee
This agreement’s validity is contingent upon that the registrar undertakes to pay a one-time fee of NOK 5,000 to Norid when entering into the agreement.
The one-time fee is not repaid.
3.3 Administrative procedures
Applicant declaration form
This paragraph is removed.
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The applicant declaration form governs the relationship between the applicant (subsequently the subscriber) and Norid. Before the electronic application is sent to Norid, the registrar must check that the applicant has accepted Norid’s terms and conditions by signing the current declaration.
Declarations signed prior to the trantition to electronic declarations shall be archived by the registrar, can himself select the method of archival. The registrar undertakes to send a copy of the declaration form to Norid on request. The registrar shall also send Norid all or part of the declaration-form archive in the original version if Norid requests this.
Norid shall give the registrar a time limit of at least five working days for submission of declaration forms. Repeated cases of missing or inadequate responses to such enquiries or errors in the declaration forms for which the registrar is responsible may lead to termination of the agreement with immediate effect. Norid shall notify the registrar of the errors that are noted.
Applications
This paragraph is revised to include more information about the applicant declaration form.
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Before an electronic application is submitted to Norid, the registrar shall check that it is correctly filled in, and that the applicant has signed the current applicant declaration.
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The applicant must sign an applicant declaration form which governs the relationship between the applicant (subsequently the subscriber) and Norid. Before an electronic application is submitted to Norid, the registrar shall check that it is correctly filled in, and that the applicant has signed the current applicant declaration. Documentation of the applicant’s submission of the applicant declaration form shall be sent to Norid together with the application.
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3.5 The registration fee and annual fee
This paragraph is revised to reflect the changes in the payment model.
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For each approved application to register a domain name, the registrar shall pay a registration fee. The registrar is also obliged to pay an annual fee for the domains for which the registrar has a registrar responsibility when the fee falls due. The size of the charge and the payment terms are specified in the regulations.
Norid shall inform the registrar about an increase of the registration fee or annual fee or a change in payment terms at the latest two months before the change becomes effective.
If an invoice is not paid in accordance with the applicable payment terms, the registrar may temporarily lose his access to use Norid’s registration service, so that applications and notifications of changes cannot be submitted to Norid. The registrar will regain access to the registration service when outstanding invoices and an opening fee of 1000 NOK have been paid; however, see below.
If an invoice is not paid within 14 days after the registrar has lost his access to the registration service, the registrar may lose his status as a registrar. The agreement may then be terminated with immediate effect. Outstanding amounts with the addition of the legislated interest on arrears will be covered with the help of the registrar’s deposit within the limits of the amount.
If the registrar has lost access to the registration service because of late payment more than three times, Norid may terminate the agreement with immediate effect.
New text:
For each approved application to register a domain name, the registrar shall pay a registration fee. The registrar is also obliged to pay an annual fee when renewing domains. The size of the charge and the payment terms are specified in the regulations for .no.
Norid shall inform the registrar about an increase of the registration fee or annual fee or a change in payment terms at the latest two months before the change becomes effective.
The registrar prepays an optional amount to Norid. The registrar can see his own balance at any time, and put in more pre payments when needed. Norid does not pay interest on the pre paid amount.
Each time the registrar uses Norid’s registration service to submit a transaction wich demands payment (registration or renewal of domains), the fee is deducted from the balance. If the balance is too low to cover the transaction, it will be rejected.
7. Period of the agreement and termination
Repeated cases of default on a payment obligation is removed as an example of material breach as it is no longer relevant. Some details concerning termination of the agreement has been changed as repayment of the deposit and submitting the applicant declaration archive no longer are relevant.
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If the registrar is in material breach of his obligations under this agreement, Norid has the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect. Circumstances regarded as material breach of contract include repeated cases of default on a payment obligation, conscious attempts of circumventing the domain name policy, and cases in which the registrar has breached the relationship of trust between Norid and the registrar which is a prerequisite for the agreement, for example, through misuse of Norid’s systems or database or submission of false documentation.
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When a registrar agreement is terminated, the archive of applicant declaration forms collected before the transition to electronic declarations shall be transferred free of charge to Norid. The deposit is repaid to the registrar after the archive has been received in a format that Norid can use, and any unpaid invoices and expenses associated with collecting missing declaration forms have been covered. The registrar must claim repayment of the deposit and specify the account number for transfer within 6 months of termination of the agreement. If the deposit is not claimed within this time limit, the claim lapses.
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If the registrar is in material breach of his obligations under this agreement, Norid has the right to terminate the agreement with immediate effect. Circumstances regarded as material breach of contract include conscious attempts of circumventing the domain name policy, and cases in which the registrar has breached the relationship of trust between Norid and the registrar which is a prerequisite for the agreement, for example, through misuse of Norid’s systems or database or submission of false documentation.
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When a registrar agreement is terminated, the remaining prepaid amount is returned to the registrar. The registrar must claim repayment and specify the account number for transfer within 6 months of termination of the agreement. If it is not claimed within this time limit, the claim lapses.
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Several smaller changes
Some minor linguistic changes has been made.