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Note: These instructions summarize certain portions of the United States Nexus Dispute Policy (usNDP) Rules and the FORUM's usNDP Supplemental Rules that concern the filing of a Response. This summary is not a substitute for reading and understanding the rules governing this proceeding.
File usNDP Responses Properly
Parties interested in filing a usNDP Response must do so according to the usNDP Rules and the FORUM’s usNDP Supplemental Rules. Please read and review these rules prior to filing your Response.
Prepare Your usNDP Response
A model Response form is available online in MS Word rich text format. You may access this form to assist you as you proceed through these instructions.
- The Response must be received within thirty (30) calendar days after the commencement of the administrative proceeding. United States Nexus Dispute Policy Rule (hereinafter "Rule") 8.
- Excluding attachments, the Response shall not exceed ten (10) pages. National Arbitration Forum Supplemental Rule (hereinafter "Supp. Rule") 6(a).
- The Response must respond specifically to the statements and allegations contained in the Letter and include any and all bases for the Registrant to retain registration and use of the domain name on the basis of being in compliance with the Nexus Requirements. Rule 8(i).
- Include the name, postal address, e-mail address, telephone and facsimile numbers of the Registrant. The Response must also include the name of the representative who is authorized to act for the Registrant in the proceeding. Rule 8(ii).
- Identify any other legal proceedings that have been commenced or terminated in connection with or relating to the domain name(s) that are the subject of the complaint. Rule 8(iii).
- State that a copy of the Response has been sent or transmitted to the Complainant in accordance with Rule 2(a). Rule 8(iv); Supp. Rule 6(c).
- Conclude with the following statement followed by the signature of the Registrant or its authorized representative:
"Registrant certifies that the information contained in this Response is to the best of Registrant's knowledge complete and accurate, that this Response is not being presented for any improper purpose, such as to harass, and that the assertions in this Response are warranted under these Rules and under applicable law, as it now exists or as it may be extended by a good-faith and reasonable argument." Rule 8(v).
- Attach any documents or other evidence upon which the Registrant relies, together with a schedule indexing such documents. Rule 8(vi).
File Your usNDP Response
Pursuant to Supp. Rule 6(b), send the Response and any other attached evidence by email to nexus@adrforum.com. The Response and attachments should be in Microsoft Word, PC format.
If any portion of the Response cannot be filed electronically, it must be submitted either by fax or by mail using the addresses and numbers below:
Regular US Post:
National Arbitration Forum
PO Box 50191
Minneapolis, MN 55405
USA FedEx, UPS, or Overnight Mailings:
National Arbitration Forum
6465 Wayzata Blvd. #500
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
USA
Fax: 612-235-3355
Toll-free Fax: 866-743-4517
In addition, in accordance with Paragraph 8(iv) of the Rules, the Registrant must also send or transmit its Response to the Complainant.
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