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Note: These instructions summarize certain portions of the Restrictions Dispute Resolution Policy (RDRP), ICANN's RDRP Supplemental Rules, the FORUM's RDRP Supplemental Rules, and the Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) Rules that concern the filing of Additional Submissions. This summary is not a substitute for reading and understanding the Rules governing this proceeding.
The FORUM's Additional Submission Rule is designed to efficiently provide a fair and predictable procedure for accepting such submissions. UDRP Rule 10 provides the Panel with the ultimate authority to determine the admissibility of all submissions. Accordingly, it is up to the Panel, and not the FORUM, to decide whether submissions will be considered.
File RDRP Additional Submissions Properly
Parties interested in filing RDRP additional submissions must do so according to the RDRP, ICANN’s RDRP Supplemental Rules and the FORUM’s RDRP Supplemental Rules. Please read and review these rules prior to filing your additional submissions.
Rules Governing RDRP Additional Submissions
Either party may submit an additional submission. National Arbitration Forum Supplemental Rule (hereinafter "Supp. Rule") 7(a). A Party may submit its Additional Submission under Supp. Rule 7(a) or 7(c), but not both. Supp. Rule 7(e).
Supp. Rule 7(a)-the First Party to File an Additional Submission
- Additional submissions pursuant to Supp. Rule 7(a) must be received by the Forum within five (5) calendar days after the Response was submitted or the last day the Response was due. Additional submissions received after the five (5) day deadline will not be considered timely. Supp. Rule 7(a). The Panel may use its discretion in determining whether to consider any late additional submissions. Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (hereinafter "Rule") 10(d).
- A submission pursuant to Supp. Rule 7(a) will be considered timely only if it is received in its entirety (submission, attachments, and payment) by the Forum prior to midnight on the fifth day. If the submission, attachments, or payment are not all received by midnight of the fifth calendar day, the additional submission will not be considered complete. Supp. Rule 7(b). The Panel may use its discretion in determining whether to consider any incomplete additional submissions. Rule 10(d).
- A party may satisfy the payment requirement by providing a valid credit card number and expiration date prior to midnight on the fifth day. Although other forms of payment are acceptable, they must be received by the Forum prior to midnight on the fifth calendar day. If the payment is not received within the five (5) day period, the additional submission will not be considered complete. Supp. Rule 7(b)(ii). The Panel may use its discretion in determining whether to consider any incomplete additional submissions. Rule 10(d).
Supp. Rule 7(c)-Responding to an Additional Submission - The opposing Party has five (5) calendar days to respond to an Additional Submission submitted under Supp. Rule 7(a). Additional submissions pursuant to Supp. Rule 7(c) must be received by the Forum within five (5) calendar days after the 7(a) Additional Submission was submitted. Additional submissions received after the five (5) day deadline will not be considered timely. Supp. Rule 7(c). The Panel may use its discretion in determining whether to consider any late additional submissions. Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (hereinafter "Rule") 10(d).
- A submission pursuant to Supp. Rule 7(c) will be considered timely only if it is received in its entirety (submission and attachments) by the Forum prior to midnight on the fifth calendar day. If the submission or attachments are not all received by midnight of the fifth calendar day, the additional submission will not be considered complete. Supp. Rule 7(d). The Panel may use its discretion in determining whether to consider any incomplete additional submissions. Rule 10(d).
For both 7(a) and 7(c) Additional Submissions - The party submitting an Additional Submission under either Supp. Rule 7(a) or 7(c) must serve a copy of the Additional Submission upon all opposing parties. Proof of service upon the opposing parties must be submitted to the Forum within the five (5) calendar day period. Supp. Rule 7(b)(iii) and 7(d)(ii).
- Additional Submissions under 7(a) or 7(c)may be submitted to the Forum in either hard copy or electronic form. Attachments that cannot be sent by e-mail should be faxed if meeting the deadline is in doubt. Supp. Rule 7(b)(iv) and 7(d)(iii).
- An Additional Submission must not amend the Complaint or Response. Supp. Rule 7(f).
File Your RDRP Additional Submission
Pursuant to the appropriate Rule(s) above, RDRP additional submissions are accepted by mail, fax or email, using the addresses and numbers below:
Email: domaindispute@adrforum.com
Attachments should be in Microsoft Word, PC Format
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