[registrars] Equal access provision for registries too

["Bhavin Turakhia" <bhavin.t@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all,

One more aspect to consider is even registries apparently have an equal
access provision as below in their contracts. 

Refer specifically to provision 2.1.3. nelow -

section 2.1 of the Agreement as below:
http://www.icann.org/tlds/agreements/unsponsored/registry-agmt-11may01.htm

"2.1. General Obligations of ICANN. With respect to all matters that affect
the rights, obligations, or role of Registry Operator, ICANN shall during
the Term of this Agreement:

2.1.1. exercise its responsibilities in an open and transparent manner;

2.1.2. not unreasonably restrain competition and, to the extent feasible,
promote and encourage robust competition;

2.1.3. not apply standards, policies, procedures or practices arbitrarily,
unjustifiably, or inequitably and not single out Registry Operator for
disparate treatment unless justified by substantial and reasonable cause;
and

2.1.4. ensure, through its reconsideration and independent review policies,
adequate appeal procedures for Registry Operator, to the extent it is
adversely affected by ICANN standards, policies, procedures or practices."


bhavin