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URS Question #9

URS Question #9

Owned by Ariel Liang
Last updated: Mar 11, 2020

URS Question #9

Are the non-refundable, late Response fees paid by Respondent reasonable? 


FORUM has a flat fee for late response. ADNDRC and MFSD have fees based on the number of domains and/or the type of Respondents involved. FORUM has never collected these fees for late response.


FORUM:

  • Re-examination Fee (more than 30 days late): 200 USD
  • Re-examination Extension Fee: 100 USD


ADNDRC: 

  • 1 to 5 domain names: 180 USD
  • 6 to 14 domain names: 200 USD
  • 15 to 29 domain names: 225 USD
  • 30 domain names or more: To be determined by the Relevant Office of ADNDRC


MFSD:

  • Paid by the Respondent who is natural person/sole proprietorship/public body/non-profit entity
    • 1-15 domain names: 175 EUR
    • 16-50 domain names: 200 EUR
    • 50 domain names or more: To be decided with MFSD
  • Paid by the Respondent who is partnership/corporation/public company/private limited/limited liability company
    • 1-15 domain names: 190 Euros
    • 16-50 domain names: 225 Euros
    • 50 domain names or more: To be decided with MFSD


Context:

The three URS Providers did not receive feedback on whether their fee structure has been a deterrence to the filing of Complaints or Responses. FORUM has not encountered a situation where the late Response fees need to be collected. 


The Working Group seeks public comment to understand whether the late Response fees create a burden or deterrence for the Respondent.