Naming Policy

Last updated: [LEGAL_UPDATED_DATE]

1. Allowed names

Letters a to z, numbers and hyphens, up to 30 characters.

2. Reserved names

Some names are reserved for the registry itself and cannot be applied for.

3. Protected names

Names of well-known organisations and public figures are protected. A protected name can be held only by a person or organisation that verifies their right to it.

4. No impersonation

You must not claim a name to pretend to be another person or organisation.

5. Reporting a problem

If you believe a name infringes your rights or impersonates you, email registry@card.business with the name and your evidence. We may suspend a name while we review.

6. Trademarks

Trademark owners may ask us to remove or transfer a name. We decide after reviewing the evidence.

7. Non-payment

If a yearly renewal payment is missed, we send reminders first. A namespace may be removed 14 days after the first notice. The page then shows a neutral holding message. Lifetime namespaces have no renewal payments.

8. If the registry closes

We will give members at least [CLOSURE_NOTICE_DAYS] days' notice and a way to export their profile and to forward their address.