.opc

Elegant Leader Limited is applying for .OPC as a primary namespace for businesses owned and run by one individual.  The mission and purpose of the .OPC gTLD are to: (1) provide a semantically clear namespace in which one person companies and their service providers can publish, and Internet users can identify and reach, authentic one person companies and their information and services; (2) improve navigation through short, memorable addresses; (3) raise trust by applying uniform registry policies and security requirements, including DNSSEC, rights protection mechanisms and abuse prevention and mitigation, to reduce impersonation, phishing, fraud and malware; and (4) support the growth of the solo entrepreneurship ecosystem through a platform able to accommodate new services and markets. Intended registrants are entrepreneurs, freelancers and individual business owners operating one person companies, and the formation, legal and accounting providers who support them. Registration will be open through ICANN-accredited registrars, subject to the Elegant Leader Limited's registration and acceptable use policies.  Elegant Leader Limited is part of the Alibaba Group of companies, fostering the formation and growth of small businesses is important to Alibaba Group. Therefore, there is a long term commitment to this TLD to ensure its sustainable, safe, and secure future operation.

Mission The mission of .opc is to provide an open, distinctive and adaptable digital namespace for individual-led and technology-enabled activities.Advances in AI, automation, cloud services, digital platforms and online collaboration empower individuals to independently create, operate and deliver products, services and projects with fewer traditional organizational layers.“One-person company” describes a broad model of individual-led value creation, extending beyond conventional corporate structures to cover functions once requiring larger teams.The .opc gTLD is intended to give these activities, and the products, services, tools and resources that support them, a clear and memorable online identity. Purposes 1.Provide a clear and distinctive digital identity for individual-led and technology-enabled activities. 2.Support a wide range of commercial, professional, creative, educational and project-based uses. 3.Connect individuals, customers, collaborators, service providers and supporting resources within the broader individual-led economy. 4.Maintain a flexible namespace that can remain relevant as technology, working practices and digital business models continue to evolve. Intended Registrants 1.Entrepreneurs, creators, developers, consultants, educators, freelancers and other individuals conducting independent activities. 2.Small businesses, ventures, digital projects and organizations operating through streamlined or technology-enabled models. 3.Providers of technology, education, consulting, finance, marketing, operational and other services supporting individual-led activities. 4.Platforms and organizations that provide resources, tools or opportunities for independent workers and entrepreneurs. These categories describe the principal intended uses of .opc and are not exclusive. Subject to applicable requirements and published registration policies, .opc domain names may support a broad range of lawful uses. Intended Users Intended users include Internet users seeking products, services, expertise, content, projects, tools or resources associated with individual-led and technology-enabled activities. A .opc domain name can help registrants communicate their chosen identity and positioning, while users remain responsible for evaluating the information, products and services they encounter. Implementation Activities The registry plans to: 1.Offer .opc registrations through ICANN-accredited registrars in accordance with applicable launch and rights-protection requirements. 2.Publish clear registration, renewal, dispute and abuse-reporting policies. 3.Conduct awareness and outreach activities among entrepreneurs, independent professionals, creators, developers, small businesses, service providers and relevant digital platforms. 4.Address security and abuse matters in accordance with applicable ICANN requirements, registry policies and available evidence. These activities describe the registry’s general operating approach and do not guarantee registration volume, market adoption or specific commercial outcomes. Long-Term Sustainability The long-term relevance of .opc is supported by the continued development of individual-led work, entrepreneurship and value creation. This development supports a broad range of potential .opc uses across professional services, software, content creation, education, consulting, digital commerce and other fields. The registry’s financial model is based principally on registration and renewal revenue, supported by prudent cost management and appropriate financial planning. Relevant assumptions, costs and risks are addressed in the financial materials submitted with the application. The registry intends to operate .opc as a long-term digital namespace and to maintain its security, stability and relevance as technology and working practices continue to develop.