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GUIDE TO THE ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE6their relevance to the questions asked.Finally, it ensures that the application package is consistent.If there is any incomplete information or if the Customer Service Departement hasquestions, it sends an e-mail requesting additional information to the Registrar at the e-mailaddress provided in the application for accreditation.To facilitate processing, it is imperative that the entire package be returned along withthe additional information to accreditation@afnic.fr.The Registrar has fifteen calendar days to provide this additional information.If all the above-mentioned criteria are met, Afnic sends an e-mail to the applicant Registrarinforming it that it is accredited. The e-mail also contains information on the Registrar’scustomer account.If the above-mentioned criteria are not met, or if the additional information is not sent withinthe allotted 15-day time period, Afnic sends a registered letter with acknowledgement ofreceipt to the Registrar explaining the reasons why accreditation has not been granted.The Registrar has 15 calendar days to appeal the decision.A refusal of accreditation does not preclude the Registrar from applying for accreditationagain in the future.For the first year, regardless of the date on which Afnic accredits the Registrar,accreditation is applicable for a period expiring on 31 December of the calendar yearunderway.In subsequent years, accreditation is automatically renewed each year from 1 January to 31December.IMPORTANTSub-contracting and recourse to resellers is not prohibited. However, it is theresponsibility of the Registrar that has obtained accreditation to ensure that itsintermediaries comply with its commitments and statements. If not, its accreditation maybe withdrawn.Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération | www.afnic.fr | contact@afnic.frTwitter: @AFNIC | Facebook: afnic.fr
GUIDE TO THE ACCREDITATION PROCEDURE7III. Updating accreditation itemsAccreditation is granted based on items mentioned in the accreditation application.Afnic contacts the Registrars every two years to remind them to update items of informationprovided in the application for accreditation.The Registrar agrees to keep all information provided to Afnic during the accreditationprocess up to date.If any items have changed or been modified, the Registrar must immediately notify Afnic by e-mail or post at the above-mentioned addresses, or through its account manager.Any modifications or changes require a re-examination of the application for accreditation.IV. Suspension/withdrawal of accreditationA. Suspension or withdrawal of accreditationAfnic can suspend or withdraw the accreditation granted to a Registrar in one of thefollowing scenarios: If Afnic has received erroneous or out-of-date data during the application foraccreditation ;If an Afnic check reveals that the accreditation criteria defined in theFrench Electronic Communications and Telecommunications Act isnot met ; If there are any changes or modifications to the accreditation data which resultin non-compliance with the accreditation criteria defined by law; In the case of infringement of Articles L. 45-1 to L.45-3 and L. 45-5; If the Registration Contract between Afnic and the Registrar is cancelled ornot renewed.B. Procedure for the withdrawal or suspension ofaccreditationIf the Registration Contract between Afnic and the Registrar is cancelled or not renewed,accreditation is automatically withdrawn.If the accreditation criteria are not respected, the decision to withdraw or suspendaccreditation depends on the seriousness of the negligence in question: If the negligence is minor or an isolated occurrence, a simple suspension ofaccreditation is appropriate; If the negligence is major or repeated, accreditation shall be withdrawn.Association Française pour le Nommage Internet en Coopération | www.afnic.fr | contact@afnic.frTwitter: @AFNIC | Facebook: afnic.fr
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