Draft — not yet in forceThis document is being finalised and may change. For binding terms, contact the registry.
1. What counts as abuse
The registry acts on the use of a .bi domain name for:
- phishing or other theft of credentials;
- distribution of malware, or command and control of botnets;
- online fraud and scams;
- spam that relies on the domain name;
- child sexual abuse material.
Disputes about content, copyright or trademarks are generally a matter between the parties, the hosting provider and the courts. The registry forwards such reports to the sponsoring registrar.
2. How to report
Use the abuse report form. Each report receives a reference number by email. Please include the domain name, a description of the problem and, where possible, links to evidence.
3. What happens next
- The report is acknowledged and reviewed by the registry abuse team. Reports involving harm to people, such as phishing, malware or child abuse material, are handled first.
- Where the report is substantiated, it is forwarded to the sponsoring registrar, who is expected to act with the registrant.
- In serious or urgent cases the registry may suspend the domain name by placing it on hold, which takes it out of the DNS.
4. Registrar obligations
Accredited registrars must publish an abuse contact, respond to abuse reports forwarded by the registry and take appropriate action under their agreement with the registry.
Last updated 26 October 2026.