Clarification of Language Prohibiting Registrars from Contracting with Themselves

ISSUE: A.11	Clarification of language prohibiting registrars from contracting with themselves
Priority:	Not Applicable
Issue/Request	Incorporate new language in the RAA that makes it clear that a registrar cannot have a contract with itself as a registered name holder.	Source: ICANN Staff
Notes	The language in RAA Section 3.7.7 states, “Registrar shall require all Registered Name Holders to enter into an electronic or paper registration agreement with Registrar including at least the following provisions…” This is the only language in the contract that implies that registrars are prohibited from having contracts with themselves. Express language could be considered to ensure that it is understood that Registrars cannot have contracts with themselves.	Source: ICANN Staff
Discussion Points	Description	Date Discussed
	Discussion of ICANN proposed language to address this concern;	17 Jan 2011
Proposed Text	Open
Status/Outcome	Under Discussion
Explanation	Open
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