(the "Supplemental Rules")

(In effect as of September 5, 2024)

1. Scope

2. Definitions

3. Communications

4. Submission of Complaint and Annexes

5. Formalities Compliance Review

6. Appointment of Case Administrator

7. Submission of Response and Annexes

8. Panel Appointment Procedures

9. Declaration

10. Fees

11. Word Limits

12. File Size and Format Modalities

13. Amendments

14. Exclusion of Liability

1. Scope

(a) Relationship to Rules. These Supplemental Rules are to be read and used in connection with the Rules for .ad Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.

(b) Version of WIPO asDRP Supplemental Rules. The version of these WIPO adDRP Supplemental Rules as in effect on the date of the submission of the complaint shall apply to the administrative proceeding commenced thereby.

2. Definitions

Any term defined in the Rules shall have the same meaning in these Supplemental Rules.

3. Communications

(a) Modalities. Subject to Paragraphs 3(b) and 5(c) of the Rules, except where otherwise agreed beforehand with the Center, any submission that may or is required to be made to the Center or to a Panel pursuant to these Rules, shall be made either:

(i) by electronic mail (email) using the address specified by the Center; or

(ii) through the Center's Internet-based case filing and administration system.

(b) Archive. The Center shall maintain an archive of all communications received or required to be made under the Rules.