Domain Names

There are no published regulations on domain name registration under the .sc country code top-level domain name for Seychelles.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .sc 

Sub-domains: .com.sc; .gov.sc; .org.sc; .net.sc; .edu.sc 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities.

Restriction as to nationality: none.

Local presence: not required.

Registration: no specific requirements. Multiple domains are allowed. For .edu.sc strictly for educational and academic authorities in the Seychelles; for .gov.sc strictly for government organizations of the Seychelles. 

Domestic trademark right: n.a. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: n.a.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one year.

Renewal/maintenance: one year, renewable.

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: available (ICANN UDRP model) before WIPO Arbitration and Mediation Center. 

Other dispute providers: National Arbitration Forum; Asian Domain Name Dispute Resolution Center.

Registration Authority

Authority name: VCS (Pty) Ltd.  

Internet address: www.nic.sc