.FO Domain Requirements & Criteria Faroe Island FAQ - How can my registration application be rejected?
- The FO Council/101Domain reserves the right to reject applications for these domain names:
1. gTLD (generic Top Level Domain): aero.fo, biz.fo, coop.fo, edu.fo, gov.fo, info.fo, int.do, mil.fo, museum.fo, name.fo and org.fo.
2. ISO 3166 Maintenance Agency (ISO 3166/MA) list of country codes (ISO 3166-1 list).
3. Certain names that have special meaning or significance with regard to the internet: nic.fo, web.fo, co.fo, flp.fo, www.fo, telenet.fo, irc.fo, internet.fo and mail.fo.
4. Names that obviously would be suitable for entities serving the public, eg, the names of islands, villages and towns.
- Who can register a .fo domain name?
- A natural person or a legal entity (limited liablity corporation, association, etc.) may be allocated the right to use a domain name. The domain name must not violate the rights of a third party.
- How can I prove that I have a legal right to register a .fo domain?
- To prove that the applicant has a legal right to register, upon application, supporting documentation shall be submitted from the authorities:
a) the brand name, trademark or service mark of the applicant by the Danish Patent and Trademark Office;
b) the name of the applicant by the Faroese Business Registration Office, the Faroe Islands Customes and Tax Authorities Business Registry or the Faroeses Ship Registry maintained by the Maritime Affairs Administration;
c) the personal name of the applicant by the National Resident Register in such manner as both forename(s) and last name are written out or in such a manner that either the forename or the last name is abbreviated. The applicant may register as well his or her birth date using either numbers, letters or a combination of both.
2. Govermental offices and agencies and public organizations in the Faroe Islands (religious communities, professional organizations, sports associations, interest groups, etc.) may also use their own names with relevent warranting documentation.
- What if I have a foreign brand name?
- 1) Natural persons or legal entities that are not registered in the Faroe Islands may only register brand names, trademarks or service marks that are registered with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office.
2) Those that wish to register a domain name that is similar to or that refers or alludes to a brand name to which they themselves do not have the legal right and that is registered in the name of another shall demonstrate that he or she has permission to use the brand name or trademark in this manner from the holder of the legal right.
Source: www.nic.fo/
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