There are a number of policies that govern the use of a .coop domain. You may view the policies below. Unless otherwise noted, any updates to the policies are for clarification purposes or providing additional detail – not an actual change to the policy intent..

Eligibility Policy
This policy defines those organizations that are eligible for registering .coop domain names. This document contains the eligibility criteria originally included in the Verification Policy.
Last Update: 6/1/2023
Prior Update: 7/22/2020
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Verification Policy
A description of the process for verifying of eligibility of .coop registrants and related dispute mechanisms.
Last update: 6/1/2023
Prior update: 7/22/2020
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Anti-Abuse Policy
The Anti-Abuse Policy for .coop domains.
Last update: 1/6/2020
Prior update: 11/27/2018
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Dispute policy
Provides the process for handling disputes over the registration of .coop domains based on trademark, eligibility and other issues.
Last update: 12/23/2020
Prior update: 1/6/2020
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.Coop Data Protection Policy (Web)
Provides information on how we handle the data you provide to us through the use of this web site.
Last update: 1/6/2020
Prior update: 6/20/2018
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Privacy Policy
Provides information on how we control access to your registration information and provide information to you.
Last update: 12/14/2020
Prior update: 1/6/2020
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Domain Name Category Policy
Addresses reservation of certain categories of .coop domain names.
Last update: 1/6/2020
Prior update: 6/20/2018
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Third-Level Domain Policy
The policy that describes how 3rd Level Domains can be managed by agreement within the .coop gTLD.
Last update: 1/6/2020
Prior update: 6/20/2018
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Application Process for One or Two Character Domain Names
Includes the process and form that need to be submitted to request a one or two character domain name if it is available.
Last update: 1/6/2020
Prior update: 12/31/2019
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Registration Agreement
Contains the terms of use of for registrants of a .coop domain. These are included or referenced as part of your agreement with a .coop registrar. Last updated : 1/3/2014
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Coop Sponsorship TLD Agreement
Our agreement with the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)  that includes the .coop eligibility criteria and all the technical requirements for the management of the .coop Top Level Domain by dotCoop LLC. Click here for the agreement

DNSSEC Practice Statement
Our DNSSEC practice statement, as delivered by our registry services provider CentralNIC.
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About WHOIS
ICANN’s description of WHOIS – https://whois.icann.org/en/about-whois