Returning a domain name

Discussion in 'Legal Issues' started by p1234, Aug 17, 2011.

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    Dear digitalpoint community,

    I have a question regarding the return of a domain to a client but I was not able to find appropriate information so I hope someone here is able to help me out.

    A client of mine asked me to register a domain and host his new website. He transfered me the 10 USD for the domain registration process via PayPal but we didn't have any written contract.

    I did as requested for the domain part, registered it in his name but decided after some conflicts not to proceed with the hosting part so I unlocked the domain, provided him with the EEP code in order for him to use the domain somewhere else as I didn't want to have anything to do with it but now he "threatens" me that if I am not hosting his domain / website he will proceed on legal ways.

    My question: What can I do to protect myself? Actually I never hosted a file for his new project - second he just paid for the domain but not for hosting and third I provided him with the EEP Code and the domain is still registered in his name.

    Some advise or information to laws would be very much appreciated.

    Thank you very much,
    Pete
     
    p1234, Aug 17, 2011 IP
  2. Dave Zan

    Dave Zan Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Next time, have a written or documented contract/agreement. Meanwhile, are you within one another's physical
    reach?
     
    Dave Zan, Aug 17, 2011 IP
  3. saladflorida

    saladflorida Well-Known Member

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    did your client knows that 10$ is only enough to register the domain?
    even the cheapest shared hosting would cost you at least 50$ a year.
     
    saladflorida, Aug 17, 2011 IP
  4. p1234

    p1234 Peon

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    Hi Dave Zan - yes we live in the same city but without the knowledge of an address. Personally I think I am on the safe side ( or at least I hope so ) - I returned the domain to him by unlocking it first and supply the transfer EEP code and never agreed on any kind of contract to be his official host and I have proof that I returned the domain.
     
    p1234, Aug 17, 2011 IP
  5. abbiati50

    abbiati50 Member

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    nothing to worry about !!!
    he ll have to look for another host - simple as that !!
     
    abbiati50, Aug 18, 2011 IP
  6. Cucumba123

    Cucumba123 Well-Known Member

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    So he's threatening you to proceed with something he has not paid for? lol what a joke. He can't do anything, just ignore him and don't deal with him anymore.
     
    Cucumba123, Aug 18, 2011 IP
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    unknownpray Active Member

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    What is the world coming to? This is not good...
     
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    Rukbat Well-Known Member

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    The answer depends on where you are - laws are local. There could be some countries in which you're obligated, by the events you told us about, to host his domain. In the US, if he somehow managed to sue you (and that's doubtful with nothing in writing), it would be a frivolous suit, and you could collect all your expenses in defending it. (So hire the most expensive law firm you can find if he sues.)
     
    Rukbat, Aug 24, 2011 IP