Here is a copy of the Sedo/mTLD end user contract with the bidders.
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dotMobi Auction Agreement
YOU MUST READ AND AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING TERMS AND CONDITIONS
SET FORTH IN THIS dotMOBI AUCTION AGREEMENT BEFORE PARTICIPATING
IN THE DOMAIN AUCTION. YOUR REGISTRATION FOR AND PARTICIPATION IN
THE DOMAIN AUCTION CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AUCTION
AGREEMENT.
This dotMobi Auction Agreement (âAuction Agreementâ) is by and between mobile Top
Level Domain Ltd (âmTLDâ) and you, your heirs, agents, successors, and assigns
(collectively âYouâ). This Auction Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions applicable
to your participation in the auction of Authorization Codes required as a precondition to
registration of certain .mobi domain names (the âAuction). This Auction Agreement is in
addition to, and not in place of, any other agreements or understandings of any kind
relating to the Auction and use of an Authorization Code between You and the Event
Organizer, the Auction Manager, the Escrow Agent, any Registrar, or any other third party.
In the event of a conflict between the terms of this Auction Agreement and any such
agreement relating to your participation in the Auction or use of an Authorization Code, the
terms of this Auction Agreement shall prevail.
By registering for and participating in the Auction, You acknowledge that you have read,
agree with, and accept all of the terms and conditions contained in this Auction Agreement.
This Auction Agreement is effective upon your registration for the Auction (the âEffective
Dateâ) and may be changed from time to time in the manner set forth below.
For purposes of this Auction Agreement:
âAuction Managerâ means the third party managing the Domain Auction.
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âAuthorization Codeâ means the unique code issued by mTLD to a winning Participant,
possession of which is necessary but not sufficient to Register a specified Domain Name.
âDomain Nameâ means a .mobi domain name for which an Authorization Code is required.
âdotMobi Siteâ means the web site operated by mTLD with the URL address:
[
http://dotmobi.mobi].
âEscrow Agentâ means the service selected by the Auction Manager to receive funds from
You in the event you are the winning bidder for an Authorization Code in the Auction, to
notify mTLD that such funds have been received, and to release such funds to mTLD upon
confirmation that mTLD has released the Authorization Code to You.
âEvent Organizerâ means the entity organizing the Auction;
âICANNâ means the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers;
âParticipantâ means a participant eligible to participate in the Auction subject to paragraph 1
below;
âRegistrantâ means the applicant for, and on registration the holder of, a Domain Name.
âRegistrarâ means any entity authorized by ICANN and mTLD to provide registration
services for the .mobi top level domain.
âRegistrationâ means the subsequent registration of a Domain Name through a dotMobiaccredited
Registrar by a Participant holding an Authorization Code.
âStandard Registrant Obligationsâ means the terms and conditions applicable to any
Registrant including, without limitation, those set forth in (a) the end-user agreement with the
Registrar of Your choice (the âEnd-User Registration Agreementâ); (b) the .mobi required
âRegistrant Agreementâ provisions as posted from time to time on the dotMobi Site at
http://mtld.mobi/domain/registrars/become; (c) all standards, policies, procedures and
practices specified by mTLD including without limitation those set forth in the latest
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dotMobi Switch On! Guide [
http://pc.mtld.mobi/mobilenet/dotmobi_guides.html ] (the âStyle
Guideâ); and (d) all applicable policies promulgated by ICANN, including ICANNâs
Uniform Domain Dispute Resolution Policy (âUDRPâ) and the obligation to provide accurate
and complete Whois information.
âRegistry Operatorâ or âRegistryâ means mTLD.
1. Eligible Auction Participants
Participation in the Auction is restricted to persons who can form legally binding contracts
under applicable law. Without limiting the foregoing, an eligible Participant must be at least
18 years old and meet any terms, conditions, and/or eligibility criteria established by mTLD,
the Event Organizer and/or the Auction Manager.
By participating in the Auction You represent and warrant that: (a) You are an eligible
Participant as described above and (b) You have provided current, accurate and complete
information in connection with your registration for and participation in the Auction.
2. Termination or Modification of Auction Agreement
mTLD, in its sole discretion, may terminate this Auction Agreement at any time with or
without notice to You. Without limiting the foregoing, mTLD may terminate this Auction
Agreement if it determines in its sole discretion that You have acted inconsistently with the
obligations or the spirit of this Auction Agreement, if You are ineligible to participate in the
Auction, or if any information that You have provided to mTLD, the Event Organizer, the
Auction Manager, and/or a Registrar is found in mTLDâs sole discretion to be false or
unverifiable.
mTLD, in its sole discretion, may amend this Auction Agreement at any time by posting the
amended terms on the dotMobi Site. You expressly agree to be bound by the Auction
Agreement in effect at the time of your participation in the Auction. It is your responsibility
to review the dotMobi Site, including the Auction Agreement posted on that Site, for any
modifications or amendments.
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3. Revocation of Authorization Code
If You violate the terms described herein, mTLD may, in its sole discretion, with or without
notice, revoke any Authorization Code for which You are the winning bidder.
4. Fees
mTLD does not charge a fee for participation in the Auction. However, participation may be
subject to fees charged by other entities, including an attendance fee charged by the Event
Organizer and/or the Auction Manager. Under no circumstances shall mTLD be responsible
for return or refund of such fees, if any.
5. Bids and Conduct of Auction
A bid made by a Participant is a binding offer to purchase the Authorization Code at the
stated bid price. The Auction shall be conducted by the Auction Manager in accordance with
terms and conditions determined by the Auction Manager. In the event of any dispute
between bidders with respect to the conduct of the Auction, the Auction Manager shall have
sole and final discretion to determine the winning bidder. Subject to the terms and conditions
set forth in this Auction Agreement, including all documents incorporated herein, the
winning bidder shall be obligated to complete the transaction and to pay the amount of the
winning bid as provided in Paragraph 7 below.
mTLD reserves the right in its sole discretion to reject a bid from any Participant for any
reason.
6. Payment and Escrow Service
Payment of amounts due for winning bids following completion of the Auction shall be made
to the Escrow Agent in accordance with the terms and conditions specified by the Auction
Manager and the Escrow Service. Once the Escrow Service confirms receipt of the full
payment amount, mTLD will release the Authorization Code to the winning bidder.
Failure to remit payment in full in accordance with the above terms shall be deemed a
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material breach of this Auction Agreement.
7. Use of Authorization Code
Purchase of an Authorization Code does not constitute Registration of a Domain Name, nor
does it assure that you are qualified to Register said Domain Name. It is your responsibility
to ensure that You meet any and all requirements for Registration of a Domain Name.
Subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Auction Agreement, upon receipt of an
Authorization Code, You may use that Authorization Code to Register the Domain Name,
using a Registrar of Your choice. The Authorization Code will remain valid for a period of 1
year, and will automatically renew at the end of the year, and on an annual basis thereafter,
subject to Your (a) continued eligibility to Register the Domain Name and operate a website;
(b) Your continued fulfillment of and compliance with this Agreement, all Standard
Registration Obligations, and the Participant Commitments listed in Section 8, below; and (c)
Your compliance with any policies, procedures, or rules issued by Your Registrar.
8. Participant Commitments
If You are the winning bidder for an Authorization Code, You agree to use that code to
Register the Domain Name and launch a dotMobi-compliant website (the âWebsiteâ) using
the Domain Name with the URL address [www.<Domain Name>.mobi] within ten (10) days
of the transfer of the Authorization Code by mTLD. The Website may initially consist of a
dotMobi-compliant parking page; provided, however, that You agree to:
⢠Use Your best efforts to create, launch, and operate a live website related to and primarily
containing content relevant to the commonly held and widely shared understanding of the
meaning of the Domain Name to replace the parking page within six (6) months of the
transfer of the Authorization Code by mTLD.
⢠Achieve and maintain a mobile readiness score of at least 4, as measured by the
ready.mobi test then available at
http://ready.mobi/.
⢠Operate the Website in compliance with the dotMobi Domain Compliance Policy, when
and as available at
http://mtld.mobi/domain/policies/compliance.
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⢠Comply with the .mobi Style Guide, as such Style Guide may be modified by mTLD in
accordance with published policies. You further consent to the monitoring of any such
website as described in that policy and the dotMobi Style Guide monitoring guidelines.
⢠Design and operate the Website to achieve mTLDâs stated goals of: (a) optimizing the
mobile experience by providing a predictable, consistent user experience; (b) providing
the mobile community with new features and services; and (c) strengthening user loyalty
and goodwill toward the .mobi top level domain.
⢠In the event of sale or transfer of the Domain Name to another party You agree to notify
mTLD and contractually require such party to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
9. Rights to the Domain
Purchase of an Authorization Code does not constitute Registration of a Domain Name.
Registration of Domain Names are the result of, and are subject to, all of the conditions,
limitations, restrictions, obligations contained in the Standard Registrant Obligations.
Nothing in this Auction Agreement shall be construed to imply that the Participant possesses
any rights to a subsequently Registered Domain Name beyond those specified in the .mobi
Registrant Agreement provisions, the End-User Registration Agreement, and all applicable
ICANN policies.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties
WITH RESPECT TO THE SUBJECT MATTER HEREOF, mTLD EXPRESSLY
DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NONINFRINGEMENT.
mTLD MAKES NO WARRANTY THAT THE GOODS AND
SERVICE(S) REFERENCED HEREIN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
AUCTION ITSELF, ANY AUTHORIZATION CODE FOR WHICH YOU ARE THE
WINNING BIDDER, AND/OR ANY ASSOCIATED DOMAIN, WHETHER OR NOT
YOU REGISTER SAID DOMAIN NAME, WILL MEET YOUR REQUIREMENTS, OR
THAT THE SERVICE(S) AND/OR ACCESS TO AND USE OF THE SERVICES WILL
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BE UNINTERRUPTED, TIMELY, SECURE, OR ERROR FREE; NOR DOES mTLD
MAKE ANY WARRANTY AS TO THE RESULTS THAT MAY BE OBTAINED FROM
THE USE OF THE GOODS OR SERVICE(S) OR AS TO THE ACCURACY OR
RELIABILITY OF ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED THROUGH ITS WEB SITE. YOU
UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT ANY MATERIAL AND/OR DATA OBTAINED
THROUGH THE USE OF OUR WEB SITE IS DONE AT YOUR SOLE DISCRETION
AND RISK AND THAT YOU WILL BE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE
TO YOUR COMPUTER SYSTEM OR LOSS OF DATA THAT RESULTS FROM THE
DOWNLOAD OF SUCH MATERIAL AND/OR DATA.
NO ADVICE OR INFORMATION, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY
YOU FROM mTLD OR THROUGH ITS WEB SITE SHALL CREATE ANY
WARRANTY NOT EXPRESSLY MADE HEREIN. TO THE EXTENT JURISDICTIONS
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN WARRANTIES, SOME OF THE
ABOVE EXCLSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
11. Notice of Potential Violation of Third Party Rights
You agree that mTLD makes no representations or warranties of any kind in connection with
this Auction Agreement and specifically makes no guarantee to You (1) regarding the
conduct of the Domain Auction by the Event Organizer and/or Auction Manager and/or (2)
against the possibility of objection to, or challenge of, the Registration or use of any Domain
Name using the Authorization Code for which You may be the winning bidder in the Domain
Auction. mTLD cannot and does not check to see whether the Domain Name associated with
the auctioned Authorization Code (or any use You make of such Domain Name) infringes the
legal rights of others. It is your responsibility to investigate whether a Domain Name
associated with the Authorization Code You win may infringe the legal rights of others. You
acknowledge and agree that You are exclusively liable for any such infringement.
12. Dispute Resolution
Any difference, controversy or claim (whether based on contract, tort, statute, or any other
legal basis) arising out of or relating to this Auction Agreement (including, without
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limitation, the formation, existence, validity, enforceability, performance, expiration, or
termination of this Auction Agreement or the arbitration provision herein) or the products
and services supplied by either party to this Auction Agreement and includes an application
for provisional or protective relief shall be finally, confidentially, and individually resolved
by arbitration by three (3) arbitrators in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration then in
effect of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce, or
its successor; provided that this Auction Agreement shall control if there is a conflict between
it and the Rules. The seat of the arbitration shall be Dublin, Ireland. The language of the
arbitration shall be English, and all documentation, testimony, or other materials submitted to
the arbitrators shall be in the English language.
13. Liability Disclaimer
IN NO EVENT SHALL mTLD BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT,
INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM OR RELATING TO THIS AUCTION AGREEMENT OR
RESULTING FROM ANY DATA, INFORMATION, GOODS, OR SERVICES
OBTAINED OR TRANSACTIONS ENTERED INTO THROUGH OR ARISING FROM
OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AUCTION AGREEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, USE, DATA, OR OTHER
INTANGIBLES, EVEN IF mTLD HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES. NOR SHALL mTLD BE LIABLE FOR THE COST OF
PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES.
WITHOUT LIMITING THE FOREGOING, mTLD EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY
LIABILITY RESULTING FROM: THE CONDUCT OF OR PARTICIPATION IN THE
DOMAIN AUCTION; DATA NON-DELIVERY OR MIS-DELIVERY BETWEEN YOU
AND mTLD; PROCESSING, REGISTRATION, AND/OR LOSS OF REGISTRATION OF
A DOMAIN NAME; USE OF A DOMAIN NAME; DISPUTES OVER DOMAIN NAME
REGISTRATIONS, INCLUDING THE DECISION OF ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION
PROCEEDING; ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR MISSTATEMENTS; AND/OR EVENTS
BEYOND mTLDâS CONTROL (I.E. ACTS OF GOD).
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IN NO EVENT SHALL mTLDâS LIABILITY TO YOU OR ANY THIRD PARTY IN
CONNECTION WITH OR ARISING FROM THIS AUCTION AGREEMENT EXCEED
THE AMOUNT OF FEES YOU HAVE PAID TO mTLD PURSUANT TO THIS
AUCTION AGREEMENT.
IF ANY STATE OR JURISDICTION DOES NOT PERMIT THE ELIMINATION OR
LIMITATION OF CERTAIN TYPES OF LIABILITY, mTLDâS LIABILITY SHALL BE
LIMITED TO THE SMALLEST AMOUNT PERMITTED BY LAW.
14. Indemnification
You shall release, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless to the maximum extent permitted by
law mTLD, and its directors, officers, employees, affiliates, contractors, and agents from and
against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses, including reasonable
legal fees and expenses, arising out of or relating to participation in the Domain Auction,
Your use of an Authorization Code or a Domain Name subsequently Registered using such
code, any dispute concerning the Authorization Code, and the Domain Name associated with
such code. This indemnification obligation shall survive the termination or expiration of this
Auction Agreement and any agreements between You and Your Registrar. This
indemnification is in addition to any indemnification required under the UDRP and/or the
Standard Registration Obligations.
You also agree that if mTLD is notified that a complaint has been filed with a governmental,
administrative, or judicial body regarding an Authorization Code won by you in the Domain
Auction or a Domain Name subsequently Registered using such code, mTLD, in its sole
discretion, may take whatever action it deems necessary regarding further modification,
assignment of and/or control of the Authorization Code or associated Domain Name deemed
necessary to comply with the actions or requirements of the governmental, administrative, or
judicial body until such time as the dispute is settled. In this event, you agree to hold mTLD
harmless for any action taken by mTLD.
15. Compliance with Applicable Law
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You agree to comply with all applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, and regulations regarding
your participation in the Domain Auction.
16. Choice of Law and Forum
You agree that this Auction Agreement, its terms and conditions, and the relationship
between You and mTLD shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of
the District of Colombia, excluding its conflict of laws rules. Any action arising out of or
related to this Auction Agreement must be filed in the courts of the District of Colombia. For
any disputes arising under or related to this Auction Agreement, You agree to the exclusive
subject matter jurisdiction, personal jurisdiction, and venue of the courts of the District of
Colombia. YOU AGREE TO WAIVE THE RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY
PROCEEDING THAT TAKES PLACE RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THIS
AUCTION AGREEMENT.
mTLDâs failure to exercise or enforce any right or provision of this Auction Agreement shall
not constitute a waiver of such right or provision unless acknowledged and agreed to by
mTLD in writing.
17. Severability
You agree that the terms of this Auction Agreement are severable. If any term or provision is
declared invalid or unenforceable, that term or provision will be construed consistent with
applicable law as nearly as possible to reflect the original intentions of the parties, and the
remaining terms and provisions will remain in full force and effect.
18. Notices
You agree that all notices from mTLD to You concerning this Auction Agreement may be
posted on the dotMobi Site and will be deemed delivered upon posting.
Notices from you to mTLD shall be made to: __
[Premium Name Auction]
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dotMobi
11 Exchange Place
IFSC
Dublin 1
Ireland
General Inquiries:
Mail:
dotMobi
11 Exchange Place
IFSC
Dublin 1
Ireland
Telephone:
[00 353 1] 8541100
Facsimile
[00 353 1] 7918569
Email:
[email protected]
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