[registrars] Comparison of the .NET Contracts - more interesting material
jeff neuman has sent me an interesting comparison of the orignal draft and the new one signed. as you can see in the attachment- the pricing cap is not the only thing that has changed. check some of the changes - specifically the below para that has been inserted - which specifically undermines the entire GNSO process of coming up with consensus policies - (v) In addition to the other limitations on Consensus Policies, they shall not: (A) prescribe or limit the price of Registry Services; (B) modify the standards for the consideration of proposed Registry Services, including the definitions of Security and Stability (set forth below) and the standards applied by ICANN; (C) for three years following the Effective Date, modify the procedure for the consideration of proposed Registry Services; (D) modify the terms or conditions for the renewal or termination of this Agreement; (E) modify ICANN's obligations to Registry Operator under Section 3.2 (a), (b), and (c); (F) modify the limitations on Consensus Policies or Temporary Specifications or Policies; (G) modify the definition of Registry Services; (H) modify the terms of Sections 7.2 and 7.3, below; and (I) alter services that have been implemented pursuant to Section 3.1(d) of this Agreement (unless justified by compelling and just cause based on Security and Stability). _____ From: Neuman, Jeff [mailto:Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx] Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2005 9:54 PM To: bhavin.t@xxxxxxxxxxx Subject: FW: Compare Write Bhavin, Thought you may want to post this. It is a comparison of the March .net draft to the new agreement. Aside from price are the restrictions on the GNSO Council's power over determining the process for registry services.. I also filed a personal (not company) comment on Bret's blog that may be of interest on the motivation behind the VeriSign clause. It can be found at http://blog.lextext.com/blog/_archives/2005/7/4/996030.html. Jeff Jeffrey J. Neuman, Esq. Director, Law & Policy NeuStar, Inc. Loudoun Tech Center 46000 Center Oak Plaza Building X Sterling, VA 20166 p: (571) 434-5772 f: (571) 434-5735 e-mail: Jeff.Neuman@xxxxxxxxxx The information contained in this e-mail message is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient you have received this e-mail message in error and any review, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately and delete the original message. Attachment:
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