Domain Registrant Rights and Responsibilities
When you register a generic top-level domain (gTLD), such as .com, .net, or .org, with Fotbo AI, your registration is governed by rules established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Fotbo AI is an ICANN-accredited registrar and is committed to keeping its customers well informed. Understanding your rights and responsibilities helps protect your digital assets, maintain an uninterrupted online presence, and keep your domain portfolio secure.
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Official ICANN Educational Resources
In accordance with Sections 3.15 and 3.16 of the 2013 ICANN Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), we recommend that all domain owners (registrants) review the official information and educational materials provided directly by ICANN:
1.1.ICANN educational materials for registrants (RAA 3.16)
A comprehensive educational resource designed to help you navigate the domain name ecosystem, learn about registrar obligations, and understand your role as a domain owner.
Official ICANN educational materials →1.2.Registrant Benefits and Responsibilities Specification (RAA 3.15)
The official legal document setting out your standard regulatory rights and responsibilities under the 2013 RAA.
Official ICANN specification →
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Your Core Rights as a Domain Owner
As the owner of a registered domain name, you have specific rights relating to domain management, pricing transparency, and the ability to transfer your domain names:
2.1.Domain transfer
You have the right to transfer your domain name to another registrar at any time in accordance with the ICANN Transfer Policy. Fotbo AI must provide your domain authorization code (Auth-Code / EPP Code) within five (5) calendar days of your request.
2.2.Information transparency
You have the right to receive clear, advance, and transparent information about registration, annual renewal, and post-expiration domain recovery fees before making any payment.
2.3.Privacy and data protection
Your registration data is processed securely and in strict accordance with applicable international personal data protection laws, including the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
2.4.Infrastructure access
You have the right to access secure interfaces, such as the Fotbo AI Control Panel, to update domain delegation details, DNS servers, and configuration settings in real time.
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Your Core Responsibilities as a Domain Owner
To retain ownership of your domain name and prevent unauthorized suspension or deletion, you must comply with the following mandatory requirements:
3.1.Accurate contact information (WHOIS/RDDS)
You are legally required to provide and maintain accurate, valid, and complete contact details in the public registry. This includes your full legal name, physical address, postal code, email address, and telephone number. Providing false or deliberately incomplete information constitutes a material breach of your registration agreement.
3.2.Timely data updates
If any of your contact details change, such as your corporate email address or physical office address, you must update your domain profile through the Fotbo AI Control Panel within seven (7) days of the change.
3.3.Mandatory response to verification requests
To prevent domain fraud and identity theft, Fotbo AI regularly verifies data accuracy. You must respond to any WHOIS/RDDS accuracy request or data verification email sent by Fotbo AI within fifteen (15) calendar days. Failure to respond within this period will result in the immediate technical suspension of your domain name.
3.4.Account security
You are solely responsible for keeping your Fotbo AI Control Panel login credentials confidential, managing your private API keys, and securing your account. We strongly recommend enabling multi-factor authentication.