Please refer to the 2026 Base RA available here, which generally includes:
- The operational criteria to ensure compliance with ICANN policies;
- The core obligations of the registry operator to operate a TLD, the core obligations of ICANN related to such TLD, the term and termination provisions, fees, amendment process, and special provisions;
- Specifications that clearly define the responsibilities, technical and operational standards, and obligations that registry operators must follow to ensure the stable and secure operation of top-level domains (TLDs) within the Domain Name System (DNS).