.BI Domain Requirements & Criteria Burundi FAQ - Is there a basic principle or standard for .BI domain names?
- Yes. The general principle is that a domain must reflect the truth of what the site and our company/business is about.
- What are some basic rules of .BI domain names?
- An undesirable name is defined as being vulgar, misleading people or being rejected by NIC at its own discretion. It is also applicable for domain registration of well-known brands/trademarks registered by third parties without the consent of the owner of the brands/trademark. The domain will be deleted immediately at the owner's request.
- Who can register a .BI domain name?
- All organizations, government and non-government agencies; primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions; companies with a presence in Burundi; and all interested individuals and entities are encouraged to register under the BI Domain.
- Is registration restricted for certain domains?
- Yes. A restricted domain is one of following: .gov, .net, .edu, .ac, .com, .co, .int, .mil, .gouv, or any other name related to government or public company use. We also discourage registration of second-level domains for generic names such as bank, name, nom, art ... or a geographic notion as it may also mislead people.
- Is there a limit to the number of domains that I can register?
- At the moment there is no limit on the number of domains any one individual or organization can hold.
- Can I use the same name for my administrative and technical contact?
- Usually not (unless it is a personal domain name). We need two different names for the administrative and technical contacts. The administrative contact is responsible for managing the domain name; the technical contact is responsible for making it work.
- You said my domain was registered. Why can't I see it using WHOIS?
- WHOIS and RWHOIS are not the same as the Domain Name Systems (DNS). RWHOIS is an ancillary service created for internal use. It is not guaranteed and it is not necessary for your domain name to be functioning.
Source: www.nic.bi/
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