Authoritative Signature -
A signature used in authenticating a request for actions concerning a domain name. Typically this would be that of a chief technical officer or other senior staff member.
Company -
The company name associated with the organization registering or the person acting in their behalf.
Contact Info -
The contact information for a specified domain name if different then your profile information.
Deactivation -
When a Web Address is deactivated, the DNS stops translating it’s Domain Name to its IP Address. This causes the Web Address to become inaccessible from the Internet. Although the Web Address ceases to function, the Domain Name is still held in the Domain Name Registrar’s databases. See also – DNS, Domain Name, Domain Name Registrar, and Deletion.
Deletion -
When a Web Address is deleted, it is removed from the DNS and removed from the Domain Name Registrar’s Database as well. Once a Web Address is deleted, is becomes available for reservation again. Web Addresses may be deleted due to non-payment of fees or circumstances particular to individual cases.
Dispute Resolution Document -
Dispute resolution is the process for resolving disputes among two parties. If you feel a currently registered Simplified Domain name infringes upon your trademark, this document contains the rules for disputes.
DNS -
The distributed database system that translates Domain Names into their IP (Internet Protocol) addresses used by the Internet. The DNS consists of many component databases located throughout the world.
Domain Name -
A web address that Internet users can access from the web. For example, the web address www.rmi.net has the domain name rmi.net The DNS (Domain Name Server) translates these addresses into their numeric IP (Internet Protocol) address used by the Internet. See also- DNS, IP Address.
Domain Name Registar -
Any person, organization, or company that has authority to reserve Domain Names with a given extension. For example, InterNIC is authorized to reserve domains with the extensions .com, .net, .edu, and .org.
Encryption -
The process of encoding data so that it is unintelligible to anyone other than the sender and receiver in an online transaction. This encoding is used to prevent unauthorized access to important private information, such as credit card numbers, when purchasing services on-line.
EULA -
End User License Agreement. The EULA defines the terms for registration of a Simplified Domain name.
Host -
Any organization that provides Web hosting services.
ICANN -
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. ICANN is a "non-profit corporation" that was created on September 18, 1998 in order to oversee a number of Internet-related tasks previously performed directly on behalf of the U.S. government by other organizations
IP -
A standardized system of numeric addresses that the Internet uses to locate machines connected to it. Every machine connected to the Internet has its own unique IP Address.
ISP -
A broad term referring to any person, organization, or company that provides Internet access or services.
Name Server -
A computer that translates Domain Names to IP Addresses.
Password -
A piece of account information, usually including both letters and numbers, used to authenticate a user. The password must be between 6 and 8 characters in length and include at least one number and one capital letter. See also - Authentication.
Patent Pending -
Preliminary protection that gives rights to investors and entrepreneurs before a patent application has been filed or a patent has been issued. Simplified Domains has filed for patent pending to protect its registration and functional processes.
Provider -
see ISP
Reservation Fee -
Domain Name Registrars charge a yearly fee for each Web Address. This fee covers the cost of processing the initial reservation and maintaining the Web Address.
Root Server -
A computer used to locate other computers containing data for the top-level domains.
Second-Level Domain -
In the Domain Name System (DNS) the next highest level of the hierarchy underneath Top-Level Domains. A Web Address consists of a Top-Level (on the right side of the dot) and Second-Level (on the left side) Domain name. For example, of mybusiness.net, mybsuiness is the Second-Level Domain, and .net is the Top-Level Domain. See also- Top-Level Domain.
Service Agreement -
A legally binding contract between an account holder and a service provider. You must agree to the terms and conditions of the Service Agreement in order to purchase services from the provider. Typical Service Agreements define the rights and responsibilities of both parties involved.
Top-Level Domain -
The highest level of the DNS hierarchy after the root. In a Web Address, the Top-Level Domain is the portion that appears on the right side of the dot. See also – Second-Level Domain
Trademark -
Trademarks are words, phrases, or designs used to identify the source of products and services.
Trademark Table -
This refers to a database of reserved words, names and phrases that we maintain. We will hold these 'Trademarked' terms for those with a vested interest.
Username -
A piece of account information, typically consisting of lowercase letters and sometimes numbers, which is required for authentication. See also – Authentication and Password.
Web Hosting -
The service of making a Website available to the Internet.