payable at a level commensurate with a saving account. The amount of the
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deposit shall not exceed what is required to cover the likely risk to the registry.
(5) The registry has the obligation to offer its services in the management and
allocation of Internet Resources to prospective agents.
5.5
Approval
(1) The registry shall establish the general terms and conditions under which it
offers its services and submit them to the regulator for its approval.
(2) The registry may set the prices it charges for its services on the basis of costs
incurred and fair profit. Prices shall be submitted to the regulator for approval.
(3) The regulator will have ninety days from the time all necessary information has
been received during which to grant or refuse approval.
5.6
International relations
(1) The registry shall conclude a contract with the body that controls domain names
at the international level. The contract must be approved by the regulator prior
to being signed.
(2) The registry shall, jointly with the regulator, participate in the work of relevant
forums and international bodies that deal with domain name issues and look
after the interests of Rwanda.
5.7
Contract
(1) A written contract for a fixed duration of time will be concluded. The registry
shall provide the regulator with the necessary information and documents.
(2) The regulator shall be informed of any subsequent changes in the
circumstances underlying the conclusion of the contract.
(3) Requests for renewal of the contract must be submitted at least three months
before contract expiry.
(4) The regulator may terminate the contract at any time, respecting the minimum
period of notice of twelve months, if this is demonstrated to be necessary
because of the needs of society or of the economy, or due to the state of
technology.
(5) The regulator may reserve certain categories of names if there is an overriding
public interest in doing so or if it is perceived necessary to conform to
international recommendations.
(6) Applicants who have expressed an interest in obtaining the allocation of a
domain name must be informed about the existence of, and the means of
gaining access to, directories listing the distinctive marks protected under
Rwandan law or international conventions, or, in the absence of publicly
accessible directories, the relevant legal basis.
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Agency