What is the .art generic Top Level Domain Extension?
.art represents a space for the creativity that surrounds us and enhances our lives. As an artist, .art domains will be great for you because of the flexibility this domain offers. From art novices to art curators, a domain in the .art gTLD lets you showcase your work, find art pieces and collaborate with colleagues in the art industry. If you are an artist in any medium, gallery, graphic designer, playhouse etc. take advantage of a great new domain extension that lets visitors know what you’re about, right away.
.art gTLD Requirements
.art is an open domain extension with no restrictions. Anyone can register a .art domain name.
For organizations and individuals wishing to register during the Preferred Access Period, pre-qualification is required. After being successfully qualified for an .ART domain name for registration during the Preferred Access Period, a registration token will be issued to you. This token is used to authorize your registration of the domain at Webnames.ca.
A Preferred Access registration token may be applied for here.
The rights holder in charge of operating and selling the .ART domain is UK Creative Ideas Ltd. (UKCI), an international team based in London.
Regulated Domain
.art is a "Regulated Domain" which is subject to additional requirements mandated by ICANN.
- Legal Compliance: Registrants must comply with all applicable laws, including laws relating to privacy, data collection, consumer protection (including in relation to misleading and deceptive conduct) and applicable consumer laws in respect of fair lending, debt collection, organic farming (if applicable), disclosure of data and financial regulations;
- Health and Financial Information: Registrants must acknowledge and agree that those who collect and maintain sensitive health and financial data must implement reasonable and appropriate security measures commensurate with the offering of those services, as defined by applicable law;