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Domain Structure

Domain names are subject to the following conditions in their structure:

The only valid characters for a domain name are the letters of the alphabet (A-Z), the digits (0-9), and the dash (-). It is not allow letters with accent, nor underlined. There is no distinction between capital letters and lower case letters. The first and last character of the domain cannot be a dash, as well as two or more followed dashes cannot exist.

The required minimum length is of 3 characters and the maximum length is of 65 characters. Although technically it is allowed up to 65 characters, it is recommendable that the maximum is of 25 characters for practical reasons.

There is no restriction of number of domains for Registrant.

In no case the registry of a domain name will be admitted when this name:

	Is formed by terms or expressions that are offensive, affect the moral or alter public order or that is opposite to the Law of Ecuador.

	It makes reference to aspects or official subjects of the country without having the due authorization for it.

	It agrees with internet protocol names, applications and terminologies or domain name terminologies like for example: “http”, “web”, “www”, “ftp” , “telnet”, “email”, etc.

	It agrees identically, and under the same level, with a name of existing domain in the NIC.EC data base.

	It Agrees with names restricted for registry according to NIC.EC policies.

This information is presented as a summary therefore for its correct application must refer to general conditions for registry according to specified in the NIC.EC Policies and in the Registry Agreement.