Domain Names
Legal Basis
There is no specific legislation on country code top-level domain names.
Filing
Country code top-level domain name: .gq
Sub-domains: none.
Applicant: individuals and legal entities.
Restriction as to nationality: none.
Local presence: not required.
Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration.
Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.
Registration, Protection
Duration: one year.
Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.
Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court.
Uniform dispute resolution procedure: a Dispute Resolution Policy is available before one of the dispute resolution service providers approved by ICANN. Proceedings under GQ Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy are conducted according to the Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy and the selected dispute resolution service provider´s supplemental rules.
Authority name: GETESA.
Internet address: www.dominio.gq