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Accreditation

Qualitative accreditation programme for registrars

The accreditation programme is aimed at verifying the quality and activity of the registrar for the .sk domain.

It is based on point 10.2.7 of the Terms & Conditions for the Provision of Domains in the .sk Top Level Domain (hereinafter referred to as “the Rules”).

It is subject to change.

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Please read the following information before completing the form:

This form is for registrars who wish to apply for quality and activity accreditation for a .sk domain.
The form contains either scored questions or questions marked KO. Completion of the KO questions is required to submit the form and begin the accreditation process.
Completing the form may require tracking down certain information, so you can return to any point on the form as you complete it without losing data completed in other steps.
The accreditation request is only sent upon successful submission of the form.
SK-NIC will verify various facts after you submit the form.
Qualitative Accreditation Programme for Registrars (link to PDF documents)

Basic information about the applicant for accreditation

* marked fields are required

Registrar ID *

ID assigned for registration of .sk domains.

The accreditation form shall be completed on behalf of the applicant by *

First

Last

Position (Director, Technical Director, ...) *

Reference check: invoice No: *

Please indicate the number of your last Registrar invoice.

Reference check: variable symbol of the Registrar *

Please indicate the variable symbol assigned to you.

1. Registrar's market position

These data will be verified by SK-NIC. They are provided here for information and completeness.

1.1 Ratio of renewed domains equal to or higher than average
Comparison against the standard average in the .sk zone.

1.2 Average length reg. domain periods
This is based on the data of the benefit system for .sk Registrars, i.e. whether the Registrar has achieved at least 3x dynamic discount in the last six months.

1.3 Continuous growth of new domains
What is a dynamic discount and the rules for the benefit system for Registrars can be found in on the relevant SK-NIC website.

1.4 Professional portfolio
A professional Registrar who is actively working on the development of the .sk zone and the growth of its portfolio should have at least 500 domains with this domain suffix in its administration.

1.5 Number of domains secured by DNSSEC
The security of the zone is a priority and therefore the domains in the Registrar's portfolio should not have a lower ratio than the average in the .sk zone.

2. Registrar transparency

* marked fields are required

2.1 Providing information about the Terms & Conditions to the client (KO) *

Includes the recording of confirmation.

Web / URL / Other *

Provide a valid web/URL address with the location of the information in question (if applicable) and describe how you provide this information.

2.2 Providing information about GDPR to the client (KO) *

Includes the recording of confirmation.

Web / URL / Other *

Provide a valid web/URL address with the location of the information in question (if applicable) and describe how you provide this information.

2.3 Compliance with 9.8 of the Rules (KO) *

Proxy registrations are not allowed to be provided by the Registrar.
Wording of the new Terms & Conditions (PDF)

Web / URL / Other

If you have multiple domains for your own projects, that's fine (ideally you list them for checking).

2.4 Functional primary contact addresses (KO) *

The relevant contacts in the Central Domain Registry must be up-to-date. This includes, in particular, e-mail and telephone number.

2.5 Verification of the client's details at registration

Verification the client upon registration such as: whether they are an individual or a legal entity, address/company headquarters, phone and email contacts, etc.

How are they controlled? *

Describe the client verification process in as much detail as possible, including, if relevant, the systems or databases you use to verify the new client's data.

2.6 Existence of a timely notification to the client upon domain expiration

How do you draw attention to the expiry date? *

Provide a more detailed description of the client notification.
For example:
- The first notification is sent by email 30 days prior to expiry, the second notification is communicated 14 days prior to expiry.
- We send one email notification 14 days before expiration.
- We provide clients with an automatic renewal period, always informing by email 14 days and 7 days before the renewal takes place.

2.7 Existence of a website for the registrar's registrar (KO) activities *

Web / URL *

Please provide a valid web/URL address. If you have more than one, list the others, each separately, on a new line. Please provide all site addresses, as well as the addresses of specific sites for registering .sk domains and entering personal data.

2.8 The website for the registrar's registrar activity has search function

Web / URL *

The search function (not finding out if a domain is free) on the registrar's website is a service that enhances the client's user experience on the registrar's website. Please provide its address here or describe its location if it is part of a larger design.

2.9 Functional SSL on websites that are used for registrar services

Web / URL / Other *

Indicate which sites from point 2.7 are affected. If all, then enter only "All".

2.10 Functional DNSSEC on websites that are used for registrar services

Yes
No
Partially (some sites do not have DNSSEC)

All websites from point 2.7 are taken into account.

2.11 Publicly available price list for registrar services on the registrar's website

Web / URL / Other *

Please provide the exact web address/URL so it can be traced/verified. One location is sufficient for each website of 2.7 - if it is common to multiple websites, provide this information as well.

2.12 Using the EPP interface when communicating with the Central Domain Registry

2.13 Early payment of domain-related fees (KO) *

Make sure you pay your invoices on time by the due date. If you only pay in advance, indicate yes. Mainly last year’s period is taken into account.

2.14 Certified Information/Cybersecurity Management

Yes (certificates)
Yes (link to web address)
No

Acceptable certificates are e.g. ISO 27001 (or equivalent), BCM5, etc.
Upload the relevant documents (anonymised as appropriate).
If you have a publicly accessible certificate, all you need to do is provide its web address.

Proof of certificate *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 5 files.

We know that security certificates can take different forms (printed, pdf, special code, etc.).
Therefore, upload a verifiable file here.
You can upload files in the following format:
pdf, jpg, jpeg, png.
You can upload a maximum of 5 files.
The size of a single file can be a maximum of 6MB.

Web / URL / Other *

3. Services provided to clients and their characteristics

* marked fields are required

3.1 Enabling domain registration without additional services

3.2 Option to choose a multi-year domain registration period

Indicate the maximum length of the registration period you allow

Number of years: 1

3.3 Option to set the automatic extension of the domain registration period

If you provide the client with a feature where they do not have to manually request an extension.

3.4 Ability to bulk order multiple domains at once

3.5 After ordering services, the Client is sent a notification of this order

3.6 The option to order a domain online (KO) *

This means, in particular, the possibility of ordering via the website or the client environment.

3.7 Variety of ways to order domains

Custom client system
Via the Registrar's website
Email
Through the Registrar's social network
Phone
Mail
Other

The condition is met if there are at least 2 ways. Tick even if there is only one, and always tick all ways if there are more than one.

Other *

Describe as accurately as possible.

3.8 The Client has the option to pay online via

Credit card
i-banking (includes sending from the account based on received data or services such as TatraPay or SporoPay)
Paypal
Other

Option to select multiple fields.

Other *

Describe as accurately as possible.

3.9 An online client environment for domain management is provided

Web / URL *

Please provide a valid web/URL address leading to the login location.

3.10 The possibility for the client to check the availability of a domain before registering it

Web / URL *

Please provide a valid web/URL address. If this is e.g. a special feature of the client environment with no identifiable custom address, describe its location and function verbally.

3.11 Provision of DNS servers to the client

Provide your DNS domain addresses.

What *

Enter your DNS domain addresses.

3.12 Existence of at least 2 DNS servers on different HW

The above is aimed at sufficient security of the infrastructure relevant to .sk. Servers should be located in different locations, have multiple power sources and have 24/7 dedicated internet connection.

Please provide details *

Fill in the details that can be given, in particular in relation to where the servers concerned are located and how the other conditions mentioned above have been resolved.

3.13 Location of at least 1 DNS (name) server in Slovakia

Where are the servers located? *

It is sufficient to indicate the town or municipality.

3.14 Provision of DNSSEC service to the client

Specified if you are allowing a client to run DNSSEC through you.

3.15 Provision of other additional services to the client

Hosting
e-mail
Web development
Web design
SSL
Web security services
Other

Option to mark multiple fields. More services means more comfort and options for the client and therefore a higher score.

Other *

Describe as accurately as possible.

4. Client support and care

* marked fields are required

4.1 The Client may communicate with you in different ways

By email
Via contact form
Via chat
Other

Option to select multiple fields.

Other *

Describe as accurately as possible.

4.2 Technical support for the client is provided by several persons

1 person
2 or more persons
No

The above condition assesses the substitutability of technical support from a business continuity perspective.

4.3 Support an additional language to the main language in communication with clients

None
Angličtina
French
Maďarčina
Nemčina
Polish
Russian
Spanish
Iné

Option to mark multiple fields. The "None" option excludes all others.

Specify which one? *

4.4 Technical support is provided to clients 24 hours / 7 days a week

4.5 Fast support response to client request *

Only an automatic acknowledgement of confirmation of the request is sent quickly.
An automatic confirmation is sent quickly, followed by a real substantive response.
A real substantive response is sent directly and quickly.
A quick response is not given, as a rule, it is answered later.

A rapid response means a response within 24 hours at the latest.

5. Marketing

5.1 Participation in SK-NIC promotions (KO) *

Mark yes if you have participated in at least one of the last two SK-NIC promotions.
List of SK-NIC promotions is available on the SK-NIC website.

5.2 The .sk domain is preset first in the offer / search engine

Yes
No
We do not provide search

Check "Yes" if .sk is the first choice in a search for available domains through your website or client environment.

Updating preview…

This is a preview of the completed accreditation form.
Please take a moment to verify your details before submitting.

If you want to add or correct data, you can go back and make the necessary changes.
All data entered will remain in the form until the request is submitted and will not be deleted with the previous step.

* marked fields are required

GDPR Agreement *

I agree to provide any additional personal data for the purpose of the accreditation process and the necessary relevant communication.
General GDPR rules can be found in the Terms & Conditions.

Wording of the new Terms & Conditions (PDF)

SK-NIC, a.s.

SK-NIC, a. s. (a member of CentralNic GROUP PLC), is the manager of the top-level domain .sk and the second-level domain org.sk.

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Contact information

SK-NIC, a. s.
Námestie SNP 14
811 06 Bratislava
Slovakia

Support team
+421 (0)2 350 350 30
Office hours
Time zone Slovakia: CET / CEST
monday – thursday: 8:00 – 17:30
friday: 8:00 – 16:00
saturday – sunday: 8:00 – 12:00
Public holidays and non-working days (DD.MM)
yearly: 1.1. / 6.1. / 1.5. / 8.5. / 5.7. / 29.8. / 1.9. / 15.9. / 1.11. / 17.11. / 24.-26.12.
+2024: 29.3.-1.4.
Press & Media enquiries

Relevant links

CentralNic GROUP PLC
CentralNic (LSE: CNIC), headquartered in London, is a publicly traded company listed on the AIM market for high-growth companies on the London Stock Exchange.

www.centralnicgroup.com
ICANN
ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a global organization representing entities from governments through standardization and technology associations to specific stakeholders. ICANN's mission is to assist in a stable, secure and unified global Internet provision.

www.icann.org
CENTR
The CENTR (Council of European National Top-Level Domain Registries) is an association of European top-level domains registries. The main goal of the CENTR is to provide its members with an options for information exchange and coordination

www.centr.org
IANA
IANA (The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority is a specific registry supervised by ICANN (Global Internet Management Authority) that provides global coordination of the root name system (DNS), IP addressing, and other Internet resources.

www.iana.org
FOND SK-NIC
SK-NIC Fund continuously supports projects that enhance both virtual and real Slovakia.

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Virtuálnô
A portal of SK-NIC company, full of information about IT, cyber security, education, fun and new trends.

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ADR
The Arbitration Center for Alternative Domain Disputes Resolution is a part of EISi, which, with effect from 1 September 2017, executes and coordinates the activities of experts deciding on the .sk domain disputes according to the ADR Rules

adr.eisionline.org

Billing information:

Business ID: 35 698 446
Tax ID: 2020310754
VAT reg. no.: SK2020310754

Account for registry services purposes:

IBAN: SK02 1100 0000 0026 2170 9484
SWIFT: TATRSKBX

Company registered

in the Commercial Register of the Municipal Court Bratislava III., Entry No.: 1156/B

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