Domain Names

There is no specific legislation although some regulations on the organization and management of country code top-level domain names do exist.

Filing

Country code top-level domain name: .sv 

Sub-domains: .com.sv; .edu.sv; .gob.sv; .org.sv 

Applicant: individuals and legal entities. 

Restriction as to nationality: none. 

Local presence: only required for an administrative contact.

Domestic trademark right: not required for obtaining domain name registration. 

Domain name can be registered as a trademark: no.

Registration, Protection

Duration: one to five years.

Renewal/maintenance: one to five years, renewable.

Dispute about ownership: to be brought before the court. 

Uniform dispute resolution procedure: none.

Registration Authority

Authority name: SVNet. 

Internet address: www.svnet.org.sv