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Principles for new gTLDs

There are 7 principles in the GNSO Final Report named A-G :

A.

New generic top-level domains (gTLDs) must be introduced in an orderly, timely and predictable way.

B.

Some new generic top-level domains should be internationalised domain names (IDNs) subject to the approval of IDNs being available in the root.

C.

The reasons for introducing new top-level domains include that there is demand from potential applicants for new top-level domains in both ASCII and IDN formats.  In addition the introduction of new top-level domain application process has the potential to promote competition in the provision of registry services, to add to consumer choice, market  differentiation and geographical and service-provider diversity.

D.

A set of technical criteria must be used for assessing a new gTLD registry applicant to minimise the risk of harming the operational stability, security and global interoperability of the Internet.

E.

A set of capability criteria for a new gTLD registry applicant must be used to provide an assurance that an applicant has the capability to meets its obligations under the terms of ICANN's registry agreement.

F.

A set of operational criteria must be set out in contractual conditions in the registry agreement to ensure compliance with ICANN policies.

G.

The string evaluation process must not infringe the applicant's freedom of expression rights that are protected under internationally recognized principles of law.