Which Domain Name Contract?

We supply both domain name licence agreements and domain name sale agreements.

It is becoming more common for domain names to be licensed - often as a precursor to an outright sale - to enable a potential buyer to assess the domain name. We offer two different template documents. The only significant difference between them is that the second one contains an option to purchase (i.e. to force a sale) benefitting the licensee. Note that domain name licence agreements are also sometimes called domain name lease agreements or domain name rental agreements.

We offer three different domain name sale agreement templates. One balances the interests of the two parties, whilst the other two favour the interests of one party over another. The differences are most visible in the warranties given by the seller to the buyer. In the pro-seller document, there are few warranties; whereas in the pro-buyer document, there are many.

The templates will of course need to be edited before they are ready for use, and they are accompanied by extensive guidance notes to assist you in this. You should also review our template editing FAQ before beginning work.

Guarantee

Remember, even if you choose the wrong template, you may be able to get your money back under the terms of our guarantee.

Other Legal Services

We also provide:

• contract drafting and negotiation services
• legal advice
• trade mark services
• representation in domain name disputes