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    • .vodka

    Generic top-level domainsIDNDNSSEC

    Overview

    .vodka is an open generic top-level domain (gTLD) proposed and operated by Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. The string is intended to identify and promote vodka-related products, brands, venues and information services worldwide.

    History

    • Applicant and operator: Top Level Domain Holdings Ltd. (the sole applicant).
    • Registry Agreement: Signed with ICANN on 19 December 2013.
    • Delegation: .vodka was delegated to the DNS Root Zone on 31 March 2014, completing the application process.
    • Independent Objector: The ICANN-appointed Independent Objector (Alain Pellet) reviewed .vodka as part of a group of so-called "controversial" strings and commented on objections raised during the application process.

    Usage and Audience

    • Target audiences:
      • Vodka manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers
      • Micro-distilleries and craft vodka producers
      • Bars, nightclubs and restaurants
      • Alcohol bloggers, information providers and enthusiasts
    • Purpose: Provide consumers an easy way to find information about vodka and, where laws permit, to purchase vodka online.

    Registration Rules

    • gTLD type: Open (intended for broad registration rather than a restricted community).
    • Policy stance: The registry rejected more restrictive registration limits (for example, requiring membership in a specific organization) to encourage wider use and align with the mission of maximizing lawful registrations.
    • Rationale: The operator expects registrants to self-select based on interest in vodka and chose not to impose membership or similarly restrictive eligibility requirements that would exclude legitimate businesses or organizations.

    Notable Cases or Examples

    • Objection by Saudi Arabia: Saudi Arabia's Communications and Information Technology Commission filed an objection to the TLD on the basis that it could glamourize alcohol consumption.
    • Independent Objector's review: The Independent Objector addressed the objections, noting that most stemmed from cultural or religious norms and concluded the objections were not supported by international law, taking into account World Health Organization perspectives on alcohol as both a public-health concern and a cultural tradition.

    Operator

    Registry Services, LLC

    Whois

    % IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

domain:       VODKA

organisation: Registry Services, LLC
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         IANA Contact
organisation: GoDaddy Registry
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 480-505-8800
fax-no:       +1 480-624-2546
e-mail:       iana@registry.godaddy

contact:      technical
name:         IANA Contact
organisation: GoDaddy Registry
address:      100 S. Mill Ave, Suite 1600
address:      Tempe AZ 85281
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 480-505-8800
fax-no:       +1 480-624-2546
e-mail:       iana@registry.godaddy

nserver:      A.NIC.VODKA 2001:dcd:1:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.192.10
nserver:      B.NIC.VODKA 2001:dcd:2:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.194.10
nserver:      C.NIC.VODKA 2001:dcd:3:0:0:0:0:10 37.209.196.10
nserver:      X.NIC.VODKA 156.154.172.82 2610:a1:1074:0:0:0:1:82
nserver:      Y.NIC.VODKA 156.154.173.82 2610:a1:1075:0:0:0:1:82
nserver:      Z.NIC.VODKA 156.154.174.82 2610:a1:1076:0:0:0:1:82
ds-rdata:     62887 8 2 7286a1b64c79d57e7d499442edc470aa0685280d2dc642af97615e215154a50b

whois:        whois.nic.vodka

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://nic.vodka/

created:      2014-02-28
changed:      2024-04-17
source:       IANA

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