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making .gay a safer space
We have gone above and beyond industry standards and created a .gay Rights Protections Policy that bans any hateful, homophobic, anti-LGBTQ+ use of .gay domain names.
The policy also bans recognized hate groups from using .gay domains. We enforce this policy by investigating and reacting to official complaints received.
.gay rights protections policy
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The “.gay Rights Protections” policy exists to establish .gay as a gay-friendly internet space. This policy exists to discourage homophobic, anti-LGBTQ+ usage and provide specific remedies for domains that intentionally use .gay to malign or harm LGBTQ+ individuals or groups. While Top Level Design, the .gay registry, is unable to monitor all content hosted on .gay domains in real time for compliance, it will accept and investigate complaints in accordance with this policy.
The registry will update this website to reflect the proper method to file complaints and set out complaint handling policies. The registry reserves the right to update the policy and refer cases to partner organizations for external adjudication.
Pursuant to this Policy the registry may suspend, place on server-hold, revoke, or cancel registrations at its sole discretion. The registry may request content be removed by Registrant via the sponsoring registrar or web host.
The following behaviors are prohibited on .gay domains:
Inciting or promoting violence against LGBTQ+ persons;
Bullying, engaging in cyber bullying or inciting others to bully;
Harassing, or encouraging others to harass or harm others;
Stalking;
Abusive intent to cause fear or threaten violence;
Hate speech;
or activity intended to organize, coordinate, or otherwise enable one of the above.
Additionally, registrations are prohibited to parties that are, or are associated with, recognized hate groups.
Additionally, .gay domains with Forum websites must have enforcement policies and capabilities to respond to contributor behavior that violates the above.
The registry reserves the right not to respond to claims made in bad faith.
While the registry is dedicated to enforcing its policy and follow up to complaints in a timely manner, the registry is not responsible for Registrants’ content, and therefore cannot guarantee that .gay sites will be free from content that violates its policies. Failure to enforce this Policy or respond to a complaint does not constitute a waiver of our right to enforce it; nor does this Policy create any obligations to users or any third party beneficiary rights or private rights of action.
reporting process
If you believe content is violating our .gay Rights Protections, you can contact us at abuse [@] registry [.] godaddy Include the domain name and a summary of the violation in your email report, as well as any details or evidence that backs up your complaint.
Depending on the case, we may take action immediately. Time may be taken to consult externally and/or provide remedial time to the Registrar.