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    • .gf

    Country-code top-level domains

    Overview

    • .gf is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) assigned to French Guiana.
    • It is delegated to and managed by DOMeNIC (operated by Canal+ Telecom / Groupe Canal+).
    • Intended for entities connected with French Guiana; in practice it is used only rarely within the territory and has sometimes been used for dating sites.

    History

    • Introduced and delegated on 25 July 1996.
    • Registry/operator listed as DOMeNIC, managed by Canal+ Telecom (Groupe Canal+).
    • Official registration services are available via the DOMeNIC website (dom-enic.com).

    Usage and Audience

    • Target audience: organizations, businesses, and individuals connected with French Guiana.
    • Actual use: relatively uncommon locally; occasional use by niche sites such as dating services.
    • No broad industry-specific adoption noted in the provided sources.

    Registration Rules

    • Registrants are responsible for verifying that a desired domain name does not infringe existing rights, including:
      • Trademarks or other distinctive signs (company names, trade names, commercial designations).
      • Designations of origin or geographical indications.
      • Personal rights or copyrights.
    • Registrants must ensure domain names do not:
      • Violate public order, applicable laws, or customary practices.
      • Contain defamatory or racist content.
      • Appear speculative or abusive.
    • Character requirements: domain names must be between 4 and 63 characters in length.

    Administration

    • Registry/Sponsor: DOMeNIC (CANAL+ TELECOM / Groupe Canal+).
    • Registration and policy details are managed through DOMeNIC's registration terms and conditions.

    Operator

    CANAL+ TELECOM

    Whois

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domain:       GF

organisation: CANAL+ TELECOM
address:      ZAC de Moudong Centre
address:      Baie-Mahault 97122
address:      France

contact:      administrative
name:         Laurent Villacampa
organisation: CANAL+ TELECOM
address:      ZAC de Moudong Centre
address:      Baie-Mahault 97122
address:      France
phone:        +590 590 571 090
e-mail:       cplustelecom.exploit-sys@canal-plus.com

contact:      technical
name:         Jean-Félix Desir
organisation: CANAL+ TELECOM
address:      ZAC de Moudong Centre
address:      Baie-Mahault 97122
address:      France
phone:        +590 590 571 090
e-mail:       cplustelecom.exploit-sys@canal-plus.com

nserver:      NS1-FR.MEDIASERV.NET 185.56.51.194
nserver:      NS1-GP.MEDIASERV.NET 213.188.172.1
nserver:      NS1-MQ.MEDIASERV.NET 213.16.20.3

whois:        whois.mediaserv.net

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.dom-enic.com

created:      1996-07-25
changed:      2021-10-18
source:       IANA

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