New terms and conditions for .at domain names come into effect on 1 October when Terms 2013, version 3.0 will become valid. The registry, nic.at, says the benefits for registrants will be:

• more flexibility, less bureaucracy
• more clarity
• more transparent formulation.

To download the new terms and conditions, go to: www.nic.at/en/service/agb_aenderungen_2013/#c5621.

Some of the changes include:

• a reduction in the period required for cancelling a domain name will be reduced from 28 days to one
• changes to how to confirm a change of registrant or cancellation if the domain is registered through a nic.at partner (registrar)
• digitally signed emails from the registrant no longer required
• standardisation of registration processes.

All existing registrants will be notified of the changes by the end of August.