What is a Verification Partner?
A dotCoop Verification Partner is an organization or individual that agrees to assist dotCoop to confirm the eligibility of applicants for a .coop domain name. Verification Partners assist dotCoop by providing information on the legal and practical setting of cooperatives in their region or sector and by reviewing applications submitted to them by dotCoop and providing advice as to whether the applicant is a cooperative organization within their region or sector and under the terms of the .coop standard eligibility criteria. By serving as a dotCoop Verification Partner, an organization can support local cooperatives and help them enroll in the new .coop system. This will allow cooperatives from all countries and all sectors to join together in a virtual community that gives them a clear identity on the Internet.
