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Domain Ownership Rights for Minors in International Jurisdictions

Started by riyasharma431001, Dec 01, 2023, 01:07 AM

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Registration of a domain for a child.

First and foremost, the discussion revolves around domains in international territories. It is evident that the prevailing practice indicates that whoever possesses a username and password for the account is considered the owner. However, the crucial query is whether this can be executed entirely within the bounds of the law.

For instance, are there any jurisdictions where minors hold adequate rights to claim ownership of a domain name? Furthermore, in such jurisdictions, is there a domain name registrar? This implies that the child should rightfully be the owner without the involvement of parents and/or a guardian. Take, for example, the perspective among Muslims – is it possible that a male infant is legally competent from birth?
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albertocosta

In most jurisdictions, including those with international territories, minors do not have the legal capacity to enter into contracts or own property, including domain names, without the involvement of their parents or legal guardians. This is often governed by laws protecting minors and ensuring that they cannot be bound by agreements that they may not fully understand.

Therefore, in the context of domain name registration, it would typically require a parent or legal guardian to register the domain name on behalf of the child. The parent or guardian would be considered the legal owner of the domain name, even if it is intended for the child's use.

As for the example regarding the perspective among Muslims, Islamic law generally recognizes that a child does not have legal capacity until reaching аdulthood or reaching the age of legal competence, which varies between different Islamic legal traditions and jurisdictions. Therefore, similar principles about minors and legal ownership would apply within Islamic legal frameworks.
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JeneeMacekg

First, I would choose a domain zone and thoroughly review the regulations for registering a domain within that specific zone.

After selecting a zone, it's essential to carefully read and understand the criteria set by the zone administrator. These criteria may include age restrictions, citizenship requirements, or other specific qualifications determined by the zone holder.

It's worth noting that finding a direct answer to your query might be challenging. Specific information about domain registration requirements can sometimes be scarce and may not be easily accessible through standard search methods.
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driscolllamvert

I believe there is a need to understand the rationale behind registering a domain for a child. It raises the question of why such a measure is necessary in the first place and what are the implications of doing so.

In my experience, changing the administrator for a .com domain can be accomplished in a matter of 5 minutes, making the process quick and efficient.

Moreover, the citizenship status is inconsequential when it comes to a .com domain, thereby suggesting that it does not impact its ownership or administration.
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