Cancelling domain registration??

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by jjdomainer, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. #1
    I noticed GoDaddy has a feature to cancel your domain for no money back...if in the future I run into another scenario of purchasing a trademarked domain on accident, couldnt I just turn around and cancel it immediately to stop any possibility of legal action?

    I know you dont get your money back but its better to lose $10 then to have a headache IMO.
     
    jjdomainer, Nov 24, 2007 IP
  2. Crusader

    Crusader Peon

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    That should solve the problem yes. Most companies will only go after sites that are using their trademark or have parked the trademarked domain. Canceling it immediately should stop legal action before it happens, however it might not help if you've been using the domain for a period of time.
     
    Crusader, Nov 24, 2007 IP
  3. jjdomainer

    jjdomainer Active Member

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    appreciate it crusader
     
    jjdomainer, Nov 24, 2007 IP
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    Whitey Active Member

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    I reccomend getting your domains with Dynadot, they give you your money back if you cancel :)
     
    Whitey, Nov 24, 2007 IP
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    jjdomainer Active Member

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    Hey sounds good whitey ill check it out
     
    jjdomainer, Nov 24, 2007 IP
  6. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    You mean they'll refund you after cancelling a domain name that's registered
    for more than 120 hours? Or they'll issue "credits" for future purchases?

    You might want to clarify that lest someone misunderstands it. The reason is
    that registrars generally don't refund with very few exceptions.
     
    Dave Zan, Nov 25, 2007 IP
  7. mjewel

    mjewel Prominent Member

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    Dynadot

    "Most domains can be grace deleted within 5 days of registration.
    You can request a grace deletion from the control panel in the account area.
    We will give a Dynadot credit for the full purchase amount, which you can use for future orders."


    They do not refund (give credit) for co.uk or .eu domains.
     
    mjewel, Nov 29, 2007 IP
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    texanweb Active Member

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    Just got done talking to godaddy as I was wondering if they had a refund policy. The guy said as long as you cancel the domain within 5 days, you get 100% refunded back... forgot to ask if that is store credit or not.

    Now after that 5 days....you can still cancel, but there is no refund.
     
    texanweb, Nov 29, 2007 IP
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    jjdomainer Active Member

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    Thanks texan and jewel, good information.
     
    jjdomainer, Nov 30, 2007 IP