* Country Code: A standard two-letter abbreviation for the name of a country. It is used with domain names with locations outside the United States. For example, "ca" in "domainmart.com.ca" refers to Canada. For a complete list of country codes, refer to the ISO-3166-1-alpha-2 standard.

*Domain Name Disputes: Disputes that arise over conflicting positions as to who has the right to register a specific domain name. Disputes often occur when a domain name that is the same, or similar to, a valid registered trademark is registered by a party that is not the owner of the registered trademark. A central factor in domain name disputes is the fact that domain names at the same level of the hierarchy must be unique. You might want to consult InterNIC's Domain Name Dispute Policy.

* Domain Name Registration Agreement: The legally binding contract between InterNIC, the registrar for com, net, org, and edu, domains, and the individual or organization applying for a domain name. The Domain Name Registration Agreement must be completed and submitted electronically to register a new domain name with InterNIC. The Domain Name Registration Agreement is also the form used to update and modify information in a domain name record.

* Domain Name Space: An Internet addressing scheme that is hierarchical in nature and uses a "tree" structure to organize information that describes networks and computers. The domain name space is the sum total of domain names that currently represent networks and computers, as well as all of the possible domain names - not yet in use - which may potentially represent networks and computers. Also, the realm of networks, computers, and other network devices that can be described and represented by the Domain Name System (DNS).

* Domain Name System (DNS): A local database that translates domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. It is much easier for humans to remember and use names than IP numbers, which are what computers need to find each other on the Internet. Individual Internet computers around the globe maintain their specific portion of this database, and the data held in each portion of the database is made available to all computers and users on the Internet. The DNS comprises computers, data files, software, and people working together. When you enter www.DomainMart.com in your browser, the local DNS server finds a match and connects you to the site. Most people who access the Internet from home use an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The ISP typically assigns Internet Protocol (IP) numbers dynamically to these users. That is, they have a different IP number each time they log on to the Internet. This allows a provider to use a limited number of addresses for all of their users as the ISPs total subscriber base is never logged in at once. To be able to register a domain name, your ISP must assign you a static IP number (one that never changes). This is usually an additional cost. Of course, you still need a computer system that will host your domain. Most ISPs offer domain hosting.

* Domain Parking: Registries require the use of name servers or hosts for every domain registered. In other words, every domain name has to be linked to a name server for it to be valid. Some people do not have their own name servers, therefore many registrars offer to park the domains on their name servers. Often this is connected with a domain monetization program. Then the visitors to this website will see a page which is a collection of sponsored links. When visitors click on such a link, the advertising company has to pay money to the ad provider, the ad provider will pay the domain registrant. See also Domain Monetization.

*Domain Snap (Domain back order service): The SnapBack domain backorder service can acquire a registered domain name that subsequently becomes available for public registration. There is no initial fee for placing a backorder and you will only be charged if SnapNames is successful in securing such domain on your behalf. If a domain name that is sought via the SnapBack service becomes available for public registration by its deletion from the applicable registry operator, the SnapBack service will make commercially reasonable efforts to acquire the domain name and register it through one of our registrar partners on your behalf.