- .gr Domain Names comprise either:
- both in their Variable and Non variable Fields alphanumeric characters of the Latin alphabet (A Z, a z, 0 9) and the special characters [ ], [.]. The special character [.] is used only for the separation of levels. Each level of a .gr Domain Name cannot have the character [ ] as a starting or ending character neither can it include successive characters [ ];
- in their Variable Field alphanumeric characters of the Greek alphabet (Α ?, α ω, 0 9) which are codified in PUNYCODE format, and in their Non variable Field alphanumeric characters of the Latin alphabet (A Z, a z, 0 9) and the special characters [ ], [.].The special character [.] is used only for the separation of levels. Each level of a ‘.gr‘ Domain Name cannot have the character [ ] as a starting or ending character neither can it include successive characters [ ].
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- There is not any difference between the alphanumeric Greek characters [ς] and [σ]. Where the character [ς] appears, it is automatically replaced by the character [σ].
- Domain Names using both Latin and Greek alphanumeric characters on the same level shall not be supported.
- The Variable Field of a .gr Domain Name includes no less than three (3) characters and, in conjunction with its Non variable Field, it includes up to sixty (60) characters. The above counting does not include the .gr characters. In the case of domain names including Greek alphanumeric characters, the sixty character length pertains to the length of the PUNYCODE format of the Domain Name, which however, shall not be necessarily equal to the number of characters in the Greek version of the Domain Name.
- In Domain Names there is no difference between lower case and upper case Latin characters, in the lower case and upper case unpunctuated Greek characters, or in the lower case and upper case punctuated Greek characters.
- .gr Domain Names shall be assigned in the lower case form declared by the Registrant. Domain Names in which the Variable Field comprises Greek characters and the Non variable Field comprises Latin characters shall be assigned in the lower case declared in a user’s application (namely with the accents, dieresis, punctuation, etc.), as well as in the lower case unpunctuated form of the name. The two aforementioned forms shall be registered in the Registry in their corresponding PUNYCODE formats. In the Registry zone file, the lower case unpunctuated form shall be declared as the main form of the name, and the Registry audits based on this present Decision shall be performed in the lower case unpunctuated form.
- Other forms of the same Domain Name, namely Domain Names resulting from a combination of the lower case unpunctuated and punctuated forms at different points from the ones of the lower case form declared by the Registrant, shall be automatically reserved for the same person, but shall not be included in the individual administrative assignment act and shall be activated upon an application filed with the Registry. The above applications filed for the activation of reserved Domain Names shall be activated without any Registry Decision required.
- Any Domain Names that are Homographs of a Domain Name already assigned shall be automatically reserved for the Holder of the above Domain Name and shall be activated upon application filed by the said Holder with the Registry. The above applications for the activation of reserved Domain Names shall be activated without any Registry Decision required.
- The reserved forms of a Domain Name do not include those forms that could not be separately included in the scope of assignment.
- When a reserved form of a Domain Name is activated, it shall become an active Domain Name and all the provisions set forth in this present Regulation shall be applicable to it.
- The Registry shall be entitled to make a subsequent Decision in order to determine the use of alphanumeric characters of another form or alphabet.
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All applicants requesting a .gr domain name state that they are knowingly not infringing any third party rights by requesting the domain name. This statement does not protect your rights but could lead to the cancellation of the domain name by the N.T.P.C, the Greek court system or an arbitration system, if the applicant does not have rights towards the domain they requested. Domain names are granted on a First Come First Serve basis.
Each ‘.gr‘ Domain Name shall be assigned in the form submitted, as well as in its lower case unpunctuated form when it comes to Domain Names in which the Variable Field comprises alphanumeric characters of the Greek alphabet, and shall be protected in the form submitted, as well as in its reserved forms.
- The Assignment of ‘.gr‘ Domain Names is governed by the principle of time priority. The right to a ‘.gr‘ Domain Name shall be acquired by Assignment thereof pursuant to this present Decision, but shall date back to the time when the Assignment Application was filed with the Registry.
- ‘.gr‘ Domain Names are assigned to domestic or foreign natural and legal persons irrespective of their establishment in Greece or elsewhere.
- The number of ‘.gr‘ Domain Names that can be assigned to one single person is unlimited.
- The Holder of a right to a ‘.gr‘ Domain Name shall not acquire, as a result of the Assignment of the said ‘.gr‘ Domain Name, pursuant to this present Decision, also a trademark right to an undertaking, to products or services offered by the Holder, which rights shall be acquired exclusively pursuant to applicable provisions governing acquisition thereof.
- Any rights to the trademarks of undertakings (of natural or legal persons), products or services or any copyrights shall by no means be restricted by the provisions set forth in this present Regulation.
Invalid Applications
In the following limited cases, an Application shall be considered invalid and shall produce no legal result whatsoever:
- In the case where an application is not completely filled out.
- In the case where at the time when an Application is filed, a ‘.gr‘ Domain Name identical with the one requested in the Application has already been assigned to another person.
- In the case where at the time when an Application is filed, a ‘.gr‘ Domain Name identical with the one requested in the Application has already been reserved for another person pursuant to the meaning given in this present Regulation.
- In the case where the Variable Field of the 2nd level Domain Name requested in the assignment application is a Common Use Domain Name.
- In the case where the Variable Field of the specific ‘.gr‘ Domain Name in question is identical with the Variable Field of an already assigned ‘.gr‘ Domain Name in which the second level is made up of the “gov” alphanumeric characters.
For the better organization of the [.gr] domain name space, the following sub domains have been created:
- [.com.gr] Commercial entities
- [.edu.gr] Educational istitutes
- [.net.gr] Network providers
- [.org.gr] Organizations at large
- [.gov.gr] Goverment agencies & organizations
Registering under a sub domain is not mandatory, but is recommended for organizational reasons.
The procedure to register a domain name is as follows:
- The Applicant must submit an application for the desired domain name with a Registrar.
- Along with the domain name application, the registration fee set out by the Registrar must be paid.
- The application is submmited electronically by the Registrar to the Registry within one working day, who in turn confirms the submission but returning the applications unique ID which includes the exact submission date and exact time.
- The registrar provides the Applicant with a confirmation of that application with the above information within one working day’s time after the registration application.
- The domain name is automatically checked by the Registry and if it is not a restricted domain, it becomes active within a maximum timeframe of 3 hours. The temporary activation of the domain name does not grant the domain name applicant any rights over the domain name.
- The Registry examines the application within a period of twenty (20) days from its submission by the registrar to the Registry and proceeds to either accept or reject it.
What is a domain name ?
A domain name is a mnemonic way to identify an Internet site. The extension of the domain name can also help locate the “geographic region” to which the domain name belongs. Thus, for the .gr domain name space the actual mnemonic term will be “domainname.gr” and we may visit the website using a broswer and typing in the address “http://www.domainname.gr”
How can I register a domain name?
A domain name can be submitted via a Registrar.
I have registered a domain name but I don’t know how to create a website. What should I do?
A domain name is just a word if it has not been connected to a website containing actual content or to some IPs. In order to make this connection, at least 2 Nameservers must be stated for your domain name. The Nameservers are responsible for “guiding” visitors to your website. Nameserver information is provided to you by your chosen domain name hosting (web hosting) provider.
If I register a . GR domain name with ICS FORTH is there a chance that someone else can use the same domain name with the same domain extension?
The Registry of .gr Domain Names is responsible for the registrations of domain names under the .gr top level domain name space and each registration into the .gr database is guaranteed to be unique. Please note that domainname.gr differs from domainname.com which also differs from domainname.de, which may exist and be functional, but a second exact domainname.gr can not exist. Domain names are ceded by the National Telecommunications & Posts Commission and are stated as registered in the .gr database.
What does it mean to REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME?
To REGISTER A DOMAIN NAME under the .gr top level domain name space means that a proper application has been submitted for the desired domain name which in turn is examined by the National Telecommunications & Posts Commission who will then cede the exclusive use of the domain name to the Registrant.
I just submitted an application. When will my domain name be active?
The domain name will be active within a maximum timeframe of 3 hours from the moment in which the domain name has been submitted by the Registrar to the Registry of .gr Domain Names.
The domain name will not become active if it is not in accordance with the registration conditions as set out by the 351/76 decision of the N.T.P.C. Such domain names will only become active when ceded by the N.T.P.C.
What is the status of the domain name if my application is accepted and the requested domain name is in line with the rules & regulations?
With the initial acceptance of the application, the domain name is placed in a holding status (PENDING CREATE) and the domain name will become active within a maximum timeframe of 3 hours, assuming nameserver information has been stated on the domain name application. The Registrant assumes the responsibility of the domain name as soon as it is placed in a PENDING CREATE status. Applications for domain names which have been automatically characterized PENDING REJECT will not become active and the N.T.P.C. shall decided on the final cession (or not) regardless of their characterization.
Does a domain name contract or agreement have to be signed?
By submitting the application, paying the registration fee and submitting the requested documents you agree on the terms & conditions as set out in the 351/76 of 15 4 2005 decision of the N.T.P.C..
The domain name registration will be completed based on the information submitted via the online application of the registry. Any errors on the application or failure to pay the registration fee to the registrar may result in the rejection of the domain name.
Are there any restricted domain names?
There are and you should make sure to find out what they are prior to submitting an application.
All of my company’s products are trademarked and therefore protected and can not be registered as domain names by a third party, correct?
Wrong. All applicants requesting a .gr domain name state that they are knowingly not infringing any third party rights by requesting the domain name. This statement does not protect your rights but could lead to the cancellation of the domain name by the N.T.P.C, the Greek court system or an arbitration system, if the applicant does not have rights towards the domain they requested. Domain names are granted on a First Come First Serve basis.
How many registered domains can one have?
There is no limit on the number of domain names applicants can register under the .gr domain name space. This applies to all companies, freelance professionals and individuals regardless of nationality.
Are domain name ownership transfers possible?
Domain name ownership transfers are possible. Please contact your Registrar in order to receive the proper domain name transfer documents.
Can I register domain names containing Greek characters, such as ίδρυματεχνολογίαςέρευνας.gr ?
Registering domain names containing Greek characters is permitted since 4/7/2005 (07.00 utc). The names registered may contain all Greek characters and alternative punctuations (including perispomeni, dasia, ypogegrammeni, etc). With the submission of the domain name’s punctuated form by the user, the equivalent unpunctuated lower case name is also activated and without any additional costs, which is considered the main form of the registered domain name on which the Registry’s checks take place. In case the submitted application is for an unpunctuated domain name the user does not have the right to a cost free activation of a punctuated domain name.
Automatically Reserved Greek Names? What does that mean?
The registered domain names containing Greek characters also reserve all of their alternative punctuations which only the domain name’s owner has the right to activate whenever he wishes, with the payment of the equivalent cost for each activated domain name. Activation of the reserved names may take place during the period of the temporary activation of a domain name with a “Pending Create” status that has not yet received final approval by the NTCP.
Homograph names? What does that mean? Who has the right to activate them?
Homograph names are those domain names whose variable field is consisted of alpharithmetic characters which VISUALLY match the lower or upper, punctuated or unpunctuated form, and their non variable field is the same. For example, let’s consider the names eett.gr and εεττ.gr whose capital form is visually the same (EETT.gr and ΕΕΤΤ.gr). We should point out to those interested to the fact that audibly similar or visual dissimilar names are not covered by the above definition (for example, maria.gr has no homograph because the character ρ has no visually similar character in the Greek alphabet while one homograph of the domain name μαρια.gr is the latin mapia.gr which in capital case becomes ΜΑΡΙΑ.gr).
The right to activate homograph names is reserved for the domain name owner to which the homographs in question are referring to. For the activation of each of those homograph names the owner has to contact their Registrar, and pay the necessary fee.
