--- [BEGIN VIDOM-2000-06a-TEMPLATE] --- (This document consists of an Agreement followed by a standard domain template. Email the completed agreement as plain text to hostmaster@nic.vi. Be sure to include all text and --- BEGIN/END --- tag lines) The contract between the Applicant and VI REGISTRY contains the following terms and conditions. By completing and submitting an application to VI REGISTRY for consideration and acceptance by VI REGISTRY, the applicant agrees that he/she has read and agrees to be bound by these terms and conditions 1 through 25 below. 1. Introduction. This domain name registration agreement ("Registration Agreement") is submitted to VI REGISTRY Operated by COBEX International, Inc. ("VI REGISTRY") for the purpose of applying for and registering a domain name on the Internet. If VI REGISTRY accepts this Registration Agreement, and a domain name is registered in VI REGISTRY's domain name database and assigned to the Applicant, ("Applicant") the Applicant agrees to be bound by the terms of this Registration Agreement, VI REGISTRY's Rules For The .VI Domain And Sub-Domains ("Domain Rules") (Which can be accessed on the World Wide Web at: http://www.nic.vi/Domain_Rules/domain_rules.html and the terms of VI REGISTRY's Dispute Resolution Policy ("Dispute Policy") (which can be accessed on the World Wide Web at: http://www.nic.vi/Dispute_policy/dispute_policy.html Are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Registration Agreement. This Registration Agreement shall be accepted at the offices of VI REGISTRY. 2. Fees and Payments. 2.1 Name requests for Local Virgin Island residents and Virgin Island registered business entities are charged at US $ 50.00, which covers the registration first year, after which the annual renewal fee is US $ 35.00. 2.2 "Foreign" Name requests in .co.vi are charged at US $ 150.00, which covers the registration and first year, after which the annual renewal fee is US $ 50.00. The non-refundable fee covers a period of one (1) year for each new registration, and one (1) year for each renewal, and includes any permitted modifications to the domain name records during the covered period. We also charge a nominal US$10 fee for all modifications to admin, technical contact and name server information. There is no charge for changes to your personal address and contact information, including billing E-mail address changes. Domain name deletions are also processed at no charge. In addition, there is an additional charge of US$150 for transfers of domain name registration from a current registrant to another, with no deletion. 2.2 Remedy; Agents. If the Applicant uses an agent for the payment of fees, VI REGISTRY will first seek payment from the agent; but if the agent does not pay the fees for whatever reason, VI REGISTRY will have the right to recover the fees from the Applicant. The Applicant agrees to pay the registration fee as specified by the Applicant's agent (where applicable) or as specified in the VI REGISTRY Price schedule, as consideration for the registration of a .VI domain name such payment shall validate this contract and confirm acceptance by the Applicant of its terms. The Applicant agrees that if this Registration Agreement is entered into by an agent for the Applicant, such as an ISP or Administrative Contact/Agent, the Applicant is nonetheless bound as a principal by all terms and conditions herein. 3. Data Protection. The Applicant (or the transferee, as the case may be), the Applicant's agent (if applicable) and the Billing contact grant consent for the Register of .VI Domain Names to include their names and contact details and other details relating to the Applicant's registration. VI REGISTRY shall be permitted by the named Applicant and the Billing Contact and or Applicant's Agent (who shall expressly obtain the consent of individuals whose personal data is to be held on the Register of .VI Domain Names) to allow other organizations and members of the public to access the data for the purpose of obtaining information about the registration of the Domain Name or any other related purpose. 4. Accuracy of information. The Applicant warrants by accepting this Registration Agreement that, to the best of Applicant's knowledge and belief, the information submitted with this Application is true and correct, and that any future changes to this information to maintain the accuracy of the information about the registration will be provided to VI REGISTRY in a timely manner according to the domain name modification procedures in place at that time. 5. Claims or Proceedings. The Applicant will promptly notify VI REGISTRY of any actual claims and or proceedings brought in respect of the domain name used or any information relating to this registration whether by or against the Applicant. 6. Dispute Resolution. 6.1 The Applicant agrees that, if the registration of its domain name or any information relating to the registration is challenged by any third party, the Applicant will be subject to the provisions specified in the Dispute Resolution Policy. 6.2 The Applicant agrees that VI REGISTRY, in its sole discretion, may change or modify the Dispute Resolution Policy (located at http://www.nic.vi/disp.html), incorporated by reference herein, at any time. The Applicant agrees that by maintaining the registration of a domain name after changes or modifications to the Dispute Policy become effective constitutes the Applicant's continued acceptance of these changes or modifications. The Applicant agrees that if the Applicant considers any such changes or modifications to be unacceptable, the Applicant may request that the domain name be deleted from the domain name database. 7. Limitation of Liability. The Applicant agrees that VI REGISTRY shall have no liability to the Applicant for any loss the Applicant may incur in connection with VI REGISTRY's processing of this Registration Agreement, in connection with VI REGISTRY's processing of any authorized modification to the domain name's record during the covered period, as a result of the Applicant's agent's failure to pay either the initial registration fee or renewal fee, or as a result of the application of the provisions of the Dispute Policy. The Applicant agrees that in no event shall the maximum liability (including liability for negligence) of VI REGISTRY under this Registration Agreement for any matter exceed 125% of the Registration fee paid in respect to a particular period of registration. 8. Indemnity. The Applicant agrees, in the event VI REGISTRY accepts the Registration Agreement and a subsequent dispute arises with any third party, to indemnify and hold VI REGISTRY harmless pursuant to the terms and conditions contained in the Dispute Resolution Policy. The Applicant indemnifies VI REGISTRY and each of the members of its Board of Directors against any claim that the registration of the Domain Name or the manner in which the Domain Name is directly or indirectly used infringes the legal rights of any third party (except for claims arising from VI REGISTRY's negligence or breach of the terms of the contract); and indemnifies them against the reasonable costs and expenses, however they may arise, incurred in defending or dealing with such a claim. 9. Burden to maintain accuracy rests with Applicant. The Applicant agrees that, by registration of a domain name, such registration does not confer immunity from objection to either the registration or use of the domain name. 10. Right of Refusal. VI REGISTRY, in its sole discretion, reserves the right to refuse to approve the Registration Agreement for any Applicant. The Applicant agrees that the submission of an application does not obligate VI REGISTRY to accept this Registration Agreement. The Applicant agrees that VI REGISTRY shall not be liable for loss or damages that may result from VI REGISTRY's refusal to accept this Registration Agreement. If the application is not accepted, VI REGISTRY will notify the Applicant or the Applicant's agent and return any payments received. 11. Rules for the .VI domain. VI REGISTRY will process the application and consider whether to accept or reject it in accordance with the criteria laid down in VI REGISTRY's Rules For The .VI Domain And Sub-Domains in force at the time of the application for registration, transfer or renewal. 12. Modifications or Surrender of Domain Name. The Applicant (either directly or via an agent) may modify or surrender the registration of the Domain Name. A domain name registration may be removed by requesting VI REGISTRY to delete of the domain name entry by sending an email from the registered administration email account to which a confirmation email will be sent and from which an acknowledgement must be received by VI REGISTRY. No other method of surrender is permitted without specific direction by an Virgin Islands Territorial Court or an authorized officer of the World Intellectual Property Organization's Arbitration and Mediation Center. Once the Domain Name and the Applicant's details have been entered in the Register of .VI Domain Names no refund of fees will be payable by VI REGISTRY. 13. First Come, First Served. VI REGISTRY is entitled to register Domain Names on a first come, first served basis. Applicants are advised not to take any action in respect of the registration of a Domain Name before it becomes a registration entered in the Register of .VI Domain Names, and Applicant is notified via e-mail that the domain is delegated. 14. Appropriate authority. VI REGISTRY shall not cancel a registration or suspend delegation of a name or amend a submission made by an Applicant without being specifically directed to do so by a Virgin Islands Territorial Court or an appointed representative of the Arbitration and Mediation Center of the World Intellectual Property Organization ("WIPO"). A Notice shall be sent to the applicant informing the registered administrative contact of such determination. 15. Intellectual Property rights. VI REGISTRY does not accept any responsibility for the use of any Domain Name or information generally held on the Register of .VI Domain Names and in particular for any conflict with trade marks, registered or unregistered, or with any other intellectual property rights in context. 16. Entirety of understanding. The Applicant agrees that this Registration Agreement, the Domain Rules and the Dispute Policy is the complete and exclusive agreement between the Applicant and VI REGISTRY regarding the registration of the Applicant's domain name. This Registration Agreement, the Domain Rules and the Dispute Policy supersede all prior agreements and understandings, whether established by custom, practice, policy, or precedent. 17. Loss Liability. In no circumstances will VI REGISTRY be liable for any loss of profit, business or anticipated savings suffered by the Applicant howsoever incurred. 18. Warrants. The Applicant warrants to VI REGISTRY that neither the registration of the Domain Name nor the manner in which the Domain Name is directly or indirectly used infringes the legal rights of a third party. VI REGISTRY's remedies under this warranty will continue to be available after completion of the registration process and notwithstanding any subsequent surrender, cancellation or transfer of the registration of the Domain Name. 19. Severability. If any clause of these terms and conditions is held to be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part, the invalid or unenforceable wording shall be deemed to be omitted. 20. Assignment. VI REGISTRY may assign the contract. The Applicant may assign the contract subject to any change made pursuant to clause 21 below, and transfer the registration of the Domain Name, by strict adherence to the procedure in force at the time of transfer and payment of the appropriate transfer fee applicable at the time of the transfer. No other method of transfer is permitted. 21. Renewals or Transfer. VI REGISTRY may change the terms and conditions of the contract on renewal or transfer of the registration of the Domain Name. All transfers and renewals will be made under VI REGISTRY's Terms & Conditions for the Registration of Domain Names current at the time of the transfer or renewal and, in the case of a transfer, as agreed by the Transferor. Second level domains may not be transferred to individuals, organizations, or other entities unless such entities are resident in or licensed in the US Virgin Islands. 22. Notice. Any notice to be given under the contract shall only be deemed to be served if delivered by hand or sent by pre-paid post, by fax or e-mail, to the party to whom it is given at its last known postal or e-mail address or fax number. The notice will be effective: if delivered, on delivery; if sent by fax or e-mail, when the sender receives confirmation of receipt; and if sent by post, on the tenth day after posting. 23. These terms and conditions, together with the Rules and procedures referred to in clause 1 above, constitute the entire agreement between VI REGISTRY and the Applicant for the registration of the Domain Name, and supersede all prior agreements, understandings and representations whether oral or written. Subject to clause 12 above, no variation may be made to the contract unless it is in writing and signed by authorized representatives of the Applicant and VI REGISTRY. 24. Clause headings. Clause headings are for ease of reference and are not part of this Agreement and accordingly shall not affect its Conditions. 25. Jurisdiction. The Applicant agrees that this Registration Agreement shall be governed in all respects by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States Virgin Islands. By submitting this Registration Agreement, the Applicant consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Virgin Islands Territorial Court. ** Email completed agreement to hostmaster@nic.vi ** Street Address items 3b, 4e, 5e, 6e may be repeated as necessary [VIDOM-199910a] 0a. (N)ew (M)odify (D)elete....: N 1. Comments...................: 2. Complete Domain Name.......: Organization Using Domain Name 3a. Organization Name..........: 3b. Street Address.............: 3c. City.......................: 3d. State......................: 3e. Postal Code................: 3f. Country....................: Administrative Contact 4a. NIC Handle (if known)......: 4b. (I)ndividual (R)ole........: 4c. Name (Last, First).........: 4d. Organization Name..........: 4e. Street Address.............: 4f. City.......................: 4g. State......................: 4h. Postal Code................: 4i. Country....................: 4j. Phone Number...............: 4k. Fax Number.................: 4l. E-Mailbox..................: Technical Contact 5a. NIC Handle (if known)......: 5b. (I)ndividual (R)ole........: 5c. Name (Last, First).........: 5d. Organization Name..........: 5e. Street Address.............: 5f. City.......................: 5g. State......................: 5h. Postal Code................: 5i. Country....................: 5j. Phone Number...............: 5k. Fax Number.................: 5l. E-Mailbox..................: Billing Contact 6a. NIC Handle (if known)......: 6b. (I)ndividual (R)ole........: 6c. Name (Last, First).........: 6d. Organization Name..........: 6e. Street Address.............: 6f. City.......................: 6g. State......................: 6h. Postal Code................: 6i. Country....................: 6j. Phone Number...............: 6k. Fax Number.................: 6l. E-Mailbox..................: Prime Name Server 7a. Primary Server Hostname....: 7b. Primary Server Netaddress..: Secondary Name Servers (repeat section as necessary) 8a. Secondary Server Hostname..: 8b. Secondary Server Netaddress: --- [END VIDOM-2000-06a-template] ---