Removal of Searchable Whois Service from .SHARP Registry Agreement

• Contracted Party Agreements
• Second-Level Domains
• Security/Stability
• Top-Level Domains

On 15 May 2015, Sharp Corporation, Registry Operator of .SHARP TLD submitted a Registry Services Evaluation Policy (RSEP) request to remove Searchable Whois service currently available in the Exhibit A (Approved Services) of the .SHARP Registry Agreement.

As required by the RSEP, ICANN has undertaken a preliminary determination on whether this RSEP proposal might raise significant competition, security or stability issues. ICANN’s preliminary review (based on the information provided) did not identify any such issues.

Following ICANN's preliminary determination that the proposal does not raise significant competition, security or stability issues, it was further determined that the change would require a material change to the respective Registry Agreement and that an amendment is needed in order to effect the change.

The proposed amendment, which is being posted for comment, would remove Searchable Whois service from Exhibit A (Approved Services) of the .SHARP Registry Agreement.