Terms of Service
Welcome to DotComLawyer.com (“DotComLawyer,” “Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). These Terms of Service (“Terms”) govern your access to and use of the DotComLawyer.com website, applications, APIs, products, and services (collectively, the “Services”).
Please read these Terms carefully before using our Services. By accessing, browsing, creating an account, registering a domain name, purchasing a domain, listing a domain for sale, or otherwise using our Services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be legally bound by these Terms, together with any additional policies referenced herein.
If you do not agree with these Terms, you must discontinue use of the Services immediately.
1. Acceptance of Terms
These Terms constitute a legally binding agreement between you and DotComLawyer.com regarding your use of our Services. By accessing or using the Services, you agree to comply with these Terms and all applicable federal, state, local, and international laws and regulations.
Your use of the Services is also subject to any additional policies, agreements, guidelines, or operating rules that may apply to specific features or services, including but not limited to:
- Privacy Policy
- Refund Policy
- Domain Registration Agreement
- Acceptable Use Policy
- ICANN Policies (where applicable)
- Marketplace Rules
- Any supplemental service agreements
In the event of a conflict between these Terms and a supplemental agreement applicable to a specific Service, the supplemental agreement will govern solely with respect to that Service.
DotComLawyer reserves the right to refuse access to the Services to any individual or entity at its sole discretion, subject to applicable law.
2. Definitions
For purposes of these Terms, the following definitions apply:
2.1 “Account”
An online customer profile created on DotComLawyer.com that enables access to certain Services.
2.2 “User”
Any individual, organization, company, or other legal entity that accesses or uses the Services.
2.3 “Registrant”
The person or legal entity identified as the registered holder of a domain name.
2.4 “Domain Name”
An internet domain registered through an accredited registry or registrar.
2.5 “Marketplace”
Any platform operated by DotComLawyer that facilitates the listing, marketing, purchase, sale, lease, brokerage, or transfer of domain names.
2.6 “Content”
Any text, images, graphics, logos, trademarks, software, files, data, videos, audio, documents, code, or other materials available through the Services.
2.7 “Third-Party Services”
Products, software, websites, payment processors, registries, registrars, APIs, hosting providers, or other services operated by parties other than DotComLawyer.
2.8 “Applicable Law”
Any applicable statute, regulation, ordinance, court order, administrative rule, or governmental requirement governing the Services.
3. Eligibility
You represent and warrant that you are legally capable of entering into a binding contract under the laws of your jurisdiction.
By using the Services, you further represent that:
- You are at least eighteen (18) years of age, or the age of majority in your jurisdiction.
- You possess the legal authority to enter into this agreement.
- You are not prohibited from using the Services under applicable law.
- You will comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
- All information you provide is truthful, accurate, complete, and current.
If you use the Services on behalf of a business, corporation, partnership, nonprofit organization, governmental agency, or other legal entity, you represent that you are authorized to bind that entity to these Terms.
DotComLawyer may request identity verification, business documentation, or other information at any time to confirm eligibility or comply with legal obligations.
Failure to provide requested verification may result in suspension or termination of access to the Services.
4. User Accounts
Certain features of the Services require the creation of a user account.
When creating an account, you agree to provide accurate, complete, and current registration information.
You agree that you will:
- Maintain accurate contact information.
- Promptly update any changes.
- Maintain a valid email address.
- Provide accurate billing information.
- Use only one account unless otherwise authorized.
- Not impersonate another individual or organization.
- Not create fraudulent accounts.
- Not use false identities.
We reserve the right to reject any account registration or require additional verification before providing Services.
You acknowledge that certain Services, including domain registration, transfers, escrow, marketplace transactions, or premium domain purchases, may require additional verification to comply with industry standards or legal requirements.
You are solely responsible for maintaining accurate WHOIS or registrant information where required by applicable registry policies or ICANN regulations.
5. Account Security
You are solely responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your username, password, authentication credentials, API keys, and any other security information associated with your account.
You agree to:
- Create a strong and unique password.
- Enable multi-factor authentication when available.
- Protect login credentials from unauthorized disclosure.
- Immediately notify DotComLawyer of any suspected unauthorized access.
- Log out from shared or public devices.
You remain responsible for all activities conducted through your account, regardless of whether those activities were authorized by you.
DotComLawyer is not responsible for losses resulting from your failure to safeguard account credentials or from unauthorized access caused by your negligence.
If we reasonably believe that your account has been compromised or is being used in violation of these Terms, we may temporarily suspend access while we investigate the matter.
6. Electronic Communications
By creating an account or using the Services, you consent to receive electronic communications from DotComLawyer, including transactional emails, security notices, billing information, service announcements, policy updates, and customer support communications.
You agree that electronic communications satisfy any legal requirement that such communications be in writing.
Marketing communications may include promotional emails, newsletters, special offers, and product announcements. You may opt out of marketing emails at any time using the unsubscribe link included in such communications. However, you may not opt out of essential service-related communications necessary for account administration or legal compliance.
7. Changes to These Terms
DotComLawyer may modify these Terms from time to time to reflect changes in applicable law, industry standards, business practices, or the Services we provide.
When material changes are made, we will update the Effective Date displayed at the top of this page and may provide additional notice through the website, your account dashboard, or email.
Your continued use of the Services after updated Terms become effective constitutes your acceptance of the revised Terms.
If you do not agree with the revised Terms, you must discontinue using the Services.
8. Contact Information
If you have questions regarding these Terms of Service or need assistance regarding your account, domain registration, or other Services, please contact our support team.
DotComLawyer.com
Email:
legal@dotcomlawyer.com
Additional contact information may be provided on our Contact page.
9. Domain Registration Services
DotComLawyer.com provides domain-related services, including domain name registration, renewals, transfers, management, brokerage, and other related services. The availability of any domain name is not guaranteed until the registration has been successfully processed, accepted by the applicable registry, and payment has been received in full.
Submitting a registration request does not reserve or guarantee ownership of a domain name. Domain availability may change at any time due to actions by third parties, registry policies, or simultaneous registration requests.
DotComLawyer reserves the right to reject, cancel, or decline any registration request when required by applicable law, registry rules, ICANN policies, payment verification, fraud prevention procedures, or technical limitations.
Certain top-level domains (TLDs) may be subject to additional registry requirements, restrictions, eligibility criteria, or registration agreements. By registering such domains, you agree to comply with all applicable registry policies.
10. Registrant Responsibilities
As the registrant of a domain name, you are solely responsible for ensuring that all registration information submitted to DotComLawyer remains accurate, complete, and current throughout the registration period.
You agree to:
- Provide accurate registrant, administrative, technical, and billing contact information.
- Promptly update your registration information whenever changes occur.
- Maintain a valid email address capable of receiving important account notifications.
- Respond to verification requests within the required time period.
- Comply with applicable registry and ICANN requirements.
- Maintain control over your domain account credentials.
Providing false, misleading, incomplete, or outdated registration information may result in suspension, cancellation, or transfer restrictions as required by applicable registry policies or law.
You acknowledge that failure to maintain accurate registration information may affect your ability to renew, transfer, recover, or otherwise manage your domain name.
11. Domain Availability
Domain availability displayed through the Services is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a guarantee that a particular domain name is available for registration or purchase.
Availability may change without notice due to:
- Simultaneous registrations by third parties
- Registry updates
- Pending transactions
- Registry premium pricing changes
- Reserved domain names
- Registry restrictions
DotComLawyer shall not be liable for losses resulting from unavailable domain names, registration failures, registry actions, or technical delays beyond our reasonable control.
13. Domain Marketplace Services
DotComLawyer may operate an online marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to list, purchase, negotiate, or transfer ownership of domain names.
Marketplace transactions may include:
- Fixed-price domain sales
- Negotiated purchases
- Broker-assisted acquisitions
- Premium domain listings
- Private domain transactions
- Portfolio sales
DotComLawyer acts solely as a platform provider unless expressly stated otherwise. We are not the owner of domains listed by third-party sellers and do not guarantee the accuracy of listing descriptions, valuations, or seller representations.
Buyers are responsible for conducting their own due diligence before purchasing any domain name.
14. Seller Responsibilities
Users listing domains for sale represent and warrant that:
- They are the lawful registrant or authorized seller.
- The domain is eligible for transfer.
- The listing information is accurate.
- The sale does not violate applicable law.
- The domain does not knowingly infringe third-party intellectual property rights.
Sellers remain responsible for maintaining ownership of listed domains until the transfer process has been completed.
DotComLawyer reserves the right to remove listings that violate these Terms or applicable law.
15. Buyer Responsibilities
Buyers are responsible for reviewing all listing information before completing a purchase.
By purchasing a domain name, you acknowledge that:
- Domain purchases are generally final.
- Ownership transfers may require identity verification.
- Transfer timelines may vary depending on registry requirements.
- Additional documentation may be required.
- Certain purchases may be delayed pending fraud prevention reviews.
Buyers should independently evaluate the value, branding potential, legal risks, and intended use of any domain name prior to purchase.
16. Domain Brokerage Services
From time to time, DotComLawyer may offer brokerage services designed to assist users in acquiring domain names owned by third parties.
Brokerage services may include:
- Confidential purchase negotiations
- Offer management
- Seller outreach
- Transaction coordination
- Transfer assistance
Submission of a brokerage request does not guarantee that a domain owner will respond, negotiate, or agree to sell the requested domain name.
Brokerage fees, if applicable, will be disclosed before services begin.
17. Domain Transfers
DotComLawyer supports inbound and outbound domain transfers in accordance with applicable registry policies and ICANN requirements.
Transfer requests may require:
- Authorization (EPP/Auth) code
- Administrative approval
- Registrant verification
- Identity verification
- Payment of applicable fees
Certain domains may not be eligible for transfer due to registry restrictions, legal disputes, recent registrations, recent ownership changes, payment disputes, fraud investigations, or applicable transfer lock periods.
Transfer timelines vary by registry and are outside the direct control of DotComLawyer.
18. Domain Renewals
Domain registrations are granted for fixed registration periods and must be renewed before their expiration date to maintain registration rights.
Customers are responsible for monitoring renewal dates regardless of whether reminder notices are received.
DotComLawyer may provide courtesy renewal reminders through email or account notifications; however, failure to receive such reminders does not relieve customers of their renewal responsibilities.
Automatic renewal services may be offered for eligible domains. Customers are responsible for ensuring that payment methods remain valid and up to date.
If payment cannot be processed, the domain may expire according to applicable registry policies.
19. Domain Expiration and Redemption
If a domain registration expires without renewal, the domain may enter one or more post-expiration stages, including grace periods, redemption periods, auction processes, or deletion, depending on registry policies.
During these periods:
- Website functionality may stop.
- Email services associated with the domain may cease functioning.
- The domain may become unavailable for transfer.
- Additional restoration fees may apply.
- The domain may ultimately become available for public registration.
DotComLawyer does not guarantee recovery of expired domains once applicable registry deadlines have passed.
20. ICANN Compliance
Where applicable, domain registration services provided through DotComLawyer are subject to policies established by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), applicable registries, and registry operators.
Customers agree to comply with all applicable ICANN requirements, including but not limited to registration data accuracy, verification requirements, transfer policies, dispute resolution procedures, and registry-specific obligations.
DotComLawyer reserves the right to take actions necessary to comply with legal obligations, ICANN consensus policies, registry requirements, court orders, governmental requests, or law enforcement directives.