What is the .organic generic Top Level Domain Extension?
The organic food market is one of the most dynamic and rapidly growing sectors of the global food industry. As more people take on a more conscious role into how food is produced, the new .organic domain extension provides avid supporters of the organic movement a great way to share information and raise awareness. Take advantage of the trend and showcase your organic goods by registering a .organic domain name.
.organic gTLD Requirements
The .ORGANIC domain is restricted to individuals, businesses or organizations that are certified organic by an Approved Standards Body or otherwise are eligible under the .ORGANIC Registration Policy. Verification information will be required prior to the domain functioning on the Internet.
Eligible Registrant Classes Include:
- Food, Drink or Co-Packers
- Farmers
- Retailers or Distributors
- Restaurants
- Personal Care Products
- Certifiers
- Non-Profit, Not for Profit or Trade Associations
- Friends of .ORGANIC
.organic is also a “Regulated Domain” which is subject to additional requirements mandated by ICANN.
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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;
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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