The MPML Block Service is a service provided by Minds + Machines Registrar Limited in conjunction with its applied for TLDs in ICANN's new GTLD program. The MPML Block prevents the registration of certain second-level domain names ("SLDs") in all top-level domains ("TLDs") owned and operated by Minds + Machines Registrar Limited or its affiliates ("MMRIE"). MPML utilizes the Trademark Clearinghouse Validation Services ("TMCH") and the Signed Mark Date File ("SMD File") generated for validated trademarks in the TMCH to determine which second-level domain names you are able to apply for under this Agreement.

The MPML Block Services generally allow you to:

a. Prevent the registration of, or block, for a fee, for a period of 5-10 years, certain strings in all TLDs owned and operated by MMRIE, Inc. or its affiliates;

b. Override the block, for an additional fee, of certain TLDs in the protected MPML for use ("Override");

a. Name of MPML block holder (must match name from TMCH SMD File);

b. SLD requested to be put under MPML;

c. The corresponding SMD File as issued by the TMCH;

d. Name of MPML block holder's representative submitting the MPML block application, including administrative and technical contact, street address, country and postal code, email address, telephone number and fax number;

e. The requested MPML Block period (5-10 years), or if a renewal, the requested renewal period (1-10 years); and

f. The required fee paid to us.

3.1 MPML Block Creation

A MPML Block string will only be created or modified insofar and to the extent that:

3.2 MPML Block Requirements

MPML Block applications will not be accepted unless the applied for SLD meets applicable requirements as defined in RFC 1035, RFC 1123, and RFC 2181, including the following technical and syntax requirements:

3.3 Authentication of MPML Block Requests

MPML Block will not be processed until the SMD File has been validated and Fees have been paid.

3.4 MPML Block Exceptions

A MPML Block will not apply to:

3.5 MPML Blocking Behavior

MPML Blocks:

3.6 Overrides

An applicant for a domain name registration with a string in its SMD File that exactly matches the SLD under MPML Block may override ("Override") the existing MPML Block and purchase a domain name registration for a domain name containing that SLD. There is an additional fee for this.

a. To grant MMRIE and its contracted parties a fully paid, nonexclusive, royalty-free, perpetual, irrevocable, and fully sub-licensable license and approval to host, cache, copy, display your MPML application to WHOIS or report publicly, in whatever method or format MMRIE chooses, for the purpose of, and in conjunction with, effectuating the MPML Service;

b. That the MPML applicant owns or has permission to use and submit the MPML application, and that to its knowledge, such usage and submission does not violate applicable license agreements, laws, regulations, or rights of any third party;

c. That the application is and will remain accurate, current and complete throughout the applicable MPML block period, and that if MMRIE has reason to believe that the application content is untrue, inaccurate, out-of-date or incomplete, after providing you five (5) days notice to correct such information or give reasonable assurance to MMRIE of such information’s accuracy, MMRIE reserves the right in its sole discretion to deny or cancel the underlying MPML Block;

d. That the MPML applicant has, and will keep in effect during the use of the MPML Block Service, all licenses and approvals necessary to grant MMRIE and its subcontractors these rights and that they will be provided at no charge to MMRIE upon request;

e. That MMRIE, in its sole discretion, may temporarily suspend the MPML Block Service to minimize threats to the operational stability and security of the MPML Block databases and the registries owned by MMRIE; provided, however, that a suspension of the MPML Block Service will not allow registrations to occur for SLDs under MPML that would not otherwise be permitted by the MMRIE policies when the MPML Block Service is fully operational;

f. That the modification or cancellation of any MPML Blocks in accordance with the MMRIE policies will not result in any refund of any fees paid for the MPML Block Service under this Agreement; and

g. Infringes on the intellectual property rights of any other person or entity;

h. Is illegal, or promotes or encourages illegal activity;

i. Interferes with the operation of the MPML Block Service or the WHOIS, DNS or other services provided by MMRIE;

a. To enforce our policies, MMRIE policies and ICANN requirements, each as amended from time to time;

b. Submission of incorrect, incomplete, or inaccurate information as required by us, ICANN requirements, or MMRIE policies or where required information is not updated or corrected as required by us, ICANN requirements or MMRIE policies;

c. To correct mistakes made in offering or delivering the MPML Block Service;

d. To protect the integrity and stability of the MPML Block Service;

e. To assist with fraud and abuse detection and prevention efforts;

f. To comply with court orders or applicable local, state, national and international laws, rules and regulations;

g. To comply with requests of law enforcement, including subpoena requests;

h. To comply with any dispute resolution process;

i. To defend any legal action or threatened legal action without consideration for whether such legal action or threatened legal action is eventually determined to be with or without merit; or

j. To avoid any damage, or civil or criminal liability, to 101domain or MMRIE or its officers, affiliates, directors, contracted parties, employees and agents;

k. If MMRIE receives notice that the SMD File is under dispute;

l. As otherwise provided in the terms and conditions and the Registry-Registrar Agreements entered into by MMRIE

a. MMRIE WARRANTS THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MPML BLOCK SERVICE WITH REASONABLE CARE AND SKILL;

b. MMRIE DOES NOT WARRANT UNINTERUPPTED, SECURE OR ERROR-FREE OPERATION OF THE MPML BLOCK SERVICE, OR THAT IT WILL BE ABLE TO PREVENT THIRD PARTY DISRUPTIONS OF THE MPML BLOCK SERVICE OR RELATED SERVICES OR THAT IT WILL CORRECT ALL DEFECTS.

c. SUBJECT TO ANY STATUTORY WARRANTIES THAT CANNOT BE EXCLUDED, MMRIE MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, REGARDING THE MPML BLOCK SERVICE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF SATISFACTORY QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTY OF NON-INFRINGEMENT.

d. YOU ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE THAT NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE PROVIDED BY US OR MMRIE, ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS OR AGENTS WILL CREATE A WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WITH RESPECT TO THE MPML BLOCK SERVICE, AND YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON ANY SUCH INFORMATION OR ADVICE.

e. THE FOREGOING DISCLAIMERS CONTAINED IN THIS SECTION SHALL APPLY TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND SHALL SURVIVE ANY TERMINATION OR EXPIRATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

a. The accuracy, completeness, or content of the MPML Block Service;

b. Third-party conduct of any nature whatsoever;

c. Any unauthorized access to or use of the MPML Block Service or your account;

d. Any interruption or cessation of the MPML Block Service;

e. Any viruses, worms, bugs, Trojan horses or similar code, files or programs which may be transmitted to or from the MPML Block Service; or

f. Any such losses or damages incurred as a result of our or your use of the MPML Block Service, whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal or equitable theory, and whether or not such party is advised of the possibility of such damages.