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Section A of this document describes the valid reasons for terminating the RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement (SSA) that leads to the closure of an LIR account, a Member, the procedure that applies in each circumstance and the consequences. circumstance, and the consequences of termination.

Section B describes the valid reasons for deregistration of Internet number resources and the procedure that applies in each circumstance.

Please note that, for the purposes of this document, LIRs are referred to as “Contributors”.

Section C describes the valid reasons for terminating a Legacy Services Agreement, the procedure that applies in each circumstance, and the consequences and procedures that apply if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder wants to change the status of their Legacy Internet Resources or have them deregistered.

A. Closure of LIR Member - Termination of the RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement

An organisation or an individual person can receive services from the RIPE NCC if they:

  • Agree and sign the RIPE NCC Standard Service Agreement (SSA); and
  • Conform to
  • the RIPE NCC Standard Terms and Conditions (STCs); andConform to
    • RIPE Policies.

An organisation or an individual person signing the SSA is called a “Contributor”. “Member”. The RIPE NCC SSA is entered into for an indefinite period of time, unless terminated by either party.

1. Grounds for termination and procedure in each case Termination and Procedure in Each Case

The SSA can be terminated by the Contributor Member (see section 1.1) or by the RIPE NCC. The termination Termination by the RIPE NCC can either be with a notice period of three months occur with a three-month notice period (see section 1.2.1.) or for specific reasons with a shorter notice period and or, due to specific reasons, with immediate effect (see section 1.2.2.).

1.1. Termination by the Contributor Member

According to Article 8.1 of the STCs, the Contributor 9.2 of the SSA, the Member can terminate the SSA with a notice period of three months.

Possible reasons why Contributors might want to terminate their SSA include:

  • The Contributor decides to close or to change their business
  • The Contributor decides to merge with another Contributor and therefore they do not need to be Contributors themselves
  • The Contributor decides to assign Internet number resources from another Contributor

Procedure

The notice will

Procedure
The Member must formally request the termination of the

SSA.It SSA with a written notice.The notice

must be:

The RIPE NCC will send an acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services is terminated. terminated and the Member will be suspended.

The termination of the SSA will take place three months after the receipt of the notice by the RIPE NCC.

Billing issues

If Upon mutual agreement between the RIPE NCC and the Member, this termination can occur sooner within the three month period, following receipt of the written notice.

If a Member decides to terminate their SSA because they have transferred all of their Internet number resources in accordance with Section 3.1.iii of the RIPE NCC procedural document Transfer of Internet Number Resources and Change of a Member’s Official Legal Name Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/transfer , their SSA may be terminated upon request of the Member or following their confirmation.

Billing Issues
Regardless of when the termination takes place in the course of a the financial year, the annual contribution shall nevertheless remain due in full by the Contributor due, in full, by the Member (see also paragraph 6.6 of the RIPE NCC Articles of Association (AoA) Link: https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/articles-association Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/articles-association and the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure Link: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/billing/procedure Link: http://www.ripe.net/participate/billing/procedure ).

1.2. Termination by the RIPE NCC

1.2.1. Termination with a three-month notice period Three-Month Notice Period

According to Article 8.1 of the STCs, 9.3 of the SSA, the RIPE NCC can terminate the SSA with a notice period of three months. Grounds for such termination may be the following:

1.2.1.1. 1.2.1.1 Violation of RIPE Policies and RIPE NCC

proceduresThe Contributor Procedures
The Member must comply with RIPE Policies and RIPE NCC procedures (see Articles 3.4 and 9 of the STCs). Article 6 of the SSA). The RIPE NCC will terminate the SSA if the Contributor Member commits any of the following violations of RIPE Policies or RIPE NCC procedures:

a. Unresponsiveness

The Contributor Member is unresponsive for a significant period of time.

Contributors Members are considered to be unresponsive if they do not react to a specific email/request made by the RIPE NCC relating to an incorrect/ambiguous registration of Internet number resources, regardless of whether they are are, at the same time time, responsive to a different email/request from the RIPE NCC or they continue paying the RIPE NCC fees.

b. Allocations/assignments contravening RIPE policies in contravention of RIPE Policies

Allocations or transfers of allocations and assignments are repeatedly not made and used in accordance with the RIPE community's community’s policies.

c. Incorrect registration in the RIPE Database

Registration data is repeatedly maintained incorrectly (allocations and assignments must be properly registered in the RIPE Database).

Proper registration must be as follows:

  • The
  • inetnum and the inet6num object(s) for approved assignments must use the netname(s) approved by the RIPE NCC and not be larger than the size approved by the RIPE NCC
  • The date in the first “changed:” attribute must not be earlier than the date of approval from the RIPE NCC
    • The data must be valid and must allow the RIPE NCC to contact the natural person responsible party referenced directly in the inetnum or inet6num organisation, inetnum, inet6num or aut-num object(s) or via the maintainers of the inetnum or inet6num inetnum, inet6num or aut-num object(s) within a reasonable time without having to get information from another source

d. Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits

Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits includes repeated unresponsiveness to or failure to cooperate with the RIPE NCC auditors' requests regarding registrations of Internet number resources for the Contributor's own network. For more information about the audit procedure, please see RIPE NCC audit activity Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/audit .

e.
  • The email address in the “abuse-mailbox:” attribute must be valid if referenced in the inetnum, inet6num or aut-num object(s)
    • d. Non-compliance with an arbiter ruling

    For more information, please see the RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/arbitration Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/arbitration .

    Procedure

    If the RIPE NCC becomes aware of any of the aforementioned reasons for terminating the SSA, the RIPE NCC

    • will:Send will send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • the violation
      • the Contributor's obligation to stop/repair the violation
        • the
      • The violation
      • The Member's obligation to stop or rectify the violation
        • The termination of the SSA in three (3) months if the violation continues
    • Terminate The RIPE NCC will also terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services

    If the Contributor and the Member will be suspended.If the Member does not comply within 30 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating:

    • The violation
    • The Contributor's obligation to stop/repair Member's obligation to stop or rectify the violation
    • The termination of the SSA in two (2) months if the violation continues

    After 60 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor Member still does not comply, the RIPE NCC will send a second reminder email and a reminder by postal mail to the registered email and email addresses indicating:

    • The violation
    • The Contributor's obligation to stop/repair Member's obligation to stop or rectify the violation
    • The termination of the SSA in one (1) month if the violation continues

    After 90 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor continues not to Member continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's Member's account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Contributor.

    1.2.1.2 Provision of untruthful information

    The RIPE NCC concludes the SSA and provides services to Contributors in good faith. The Contributor is in breach of good faith in the following cases:

    a. Falsified/incorrect information

    If the Contributor repeatedly provides falsified data or information, or purposefully and/or repeatedly provides incorrect data or information (for example, falsified registration documents or IDs, incorrect/inaccurate contact details, etc.)

    b. Fraudulent requests

    If the Contributor submits repeatedly fraudulent requests for Internet number resources (for example, providing incorrect purpose/need or falsified information about the network, etc.)

    Procedure

    If the RIPE NCC becomes aware of any of the aforementioned reasons for

    terminating the SSA, the RIPE NCC will send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:

    • The Contributor's obligation to provide correct and true information
    • The termination of the SSA if the Contributor does not comply with this obligation

    If the Contributor continues to send falsified/incorrect information or fraudulent requests, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating:

    • The Contributor's obligation to provide correct and true information
    • The termination of the SSA the next time the Contributor sends falsified/incorrect information or fraudulent requests

    If the Contributor continues to send falsified/incorrect information or fraudulent requests, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Contributor.

    1.2.1.3 Other reasons

    Member.1.2.1.2. Other Reasons Termination for any other reason by the RIPE NCC is only executed when the Contributor Member consents to the termination, unless the termination is for reasons above and beyond control of the RIPE NCC.

    For example, such termination has taken place in the past in the case of the emergence of AfriNIC, AFRINIC, the RIR for the African region, when, with the consent of the African Contributors, Members, the SSAs with the RIPE NCC were terminated and new contracts with AfriNIC AFRINIC were signed.

    Procedure

    The termination notice will officially inform about the termination of the SSA, state the reasons for the termination termination, and detail the planned arrangements regarding the Internet number resources that were distributed to the Contributor. registered to the Member.

    Unless otherwise required by the circumstances:

    • The RIPE NCC will terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services
    • Section A.2. and the Member will be suspended.Section A.2 (Consequences of termination of the SSA) and section B (Deregistration of Internet number resources) of this document are applicable

    The notice will be dated and signed by an authorised representative of the RIPE NCC.

    Notice will be sent to the registered contact(s) of the Contributor Member by electronic and postal mail.

    Upon receipt of such notice, the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services is terminated. The termination of the SSA will take place after three months from the date the RIPE NCC sends the notice, unless the Contributor Member requests a longer period and this is agreed upon.

    Billing issues

    Issues

    All outstanding amounts for the full year must be settled unless otherwise agreed.

    1.2.2. Termination with immediate effect Immediate Effect

    According to Article 8.2 of the STCs, 9.4 of the SSA, the RIPE NCC is entitled to terminate the SSA with immediate effect in the following cases:

    a. Contributor The Member files for bankruptcy, is liquidated, suspends its their payments or becomes insolvent

    Upon receipt of the documents stating the bankruptcy, liquidation, suspension of payments or insolvency of the Contributor Member by the relevant authority or by public announcement of the fact, the RIPE NCC will terminate the SSA. If the relevant national authority decides that the Contributor's Member’s operations can continue, and provided that the Contributor Member fulfills the obligations coming from imposed by the SSA, the RIPE NCC will not terminate the SSA.

    Procedure

    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) and/or to the legal successor indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the member) Member’s account(s)) to all registered contacts of the Contributor Member or to the legal successor, both by electronic and registered postal mail.

    b. Contributor The Member damages the name, trademarks or intellectual property rights of the RIPE NCC

    Examples:

    • The Contributor Member pretends to be, or to act on behalf of, the RIPE NCC through misuse of the RIPE NCC name or logo
    • The Contributor Member unreasonably makes allegations against the RIPE NCC in order to damage the RIPE NCC's NCC’s reputation and operations, resulting in irreversible damage to the RIPE NCC

    Procedure:

    Procedure The RIPE NCC will

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • the violation
      • the Contributor's obligation to stop/repair the violation
        • the
      • The violation
      • The Member’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
        • The termination of the SSA if the violation continues
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services

    If the Contributor and the Member will be suspendedIf the Member does not comply within 30 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating the same as above.

    After 60 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor Member still does not comply, the RIPE NCC will:

    • Send a second reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating the same as above
    • Not approve any Internet number resource requests

    After 90 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor continues not to Member continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC will:

    • Send a third reminder email and a reminder by postal mail to the registered email and postal addresses indicating the same as above
    • Stop providing any services to the Contributor Member

    After 120 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor Member still does not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the

    Contributor.c. Contributor Member.c. The Member

    fails to submit to the RIPE NCC a valid extract from the Commercial Trade Register or equivalent register

    When initially signing the SSA, the Contributor Member must submit to the RIPE NCC an extract from the Commercial Trade Register or equivalent document providing the registration of the Contributor's Member’s business with the national authorities (see Article 2.2 of the

    STCs).If the Contributor SSA).If the Member

    is a natural person, the RIPE NCC requires submission of any identification papers (passport, driving license or other official document proving the identity of the individual).

    If the Contributor Member is a legal person, identification papers are also required for the authorised person signing the SSA on behalf of the legal person.

    If there is any change in the Contributor's Member’s business after signing the SSA (for example, the Contributor Member has merged with another company, has changed name, etc.) and, because of this change, the Contributor's Member’s registration with the relevant register has been changed, then the Contributor Member is obliged to submit the updated registration papers to the RIPE NCC.

    If the Contributor Member does not submit the aforementioned documents within one month of them being requested to do so by the RIPE NCC, the RIPE NCC will terminate the SSA. SSA (see Article 9.4.d of the SSA).

    Procedure

    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • the Contributor's The Member’s obligation to submit the relevant documents
      • the The termination of the SSA if the documents are not submitted
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services

    If the Contributor and the Member will be suspendedIf the Member does not comply within 15 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email and a notification by postal mail to the registered email and postal addresses indicating the same as above.

    After 30 days from the date of the first email, if the Contributor continues not to Member continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the

    Contributor.d. The Contributor Member.d. The Member

    fails to observe any rule of applicable law

    The SSA is exclusively governed by the laws of the Netherlands because the RIPE NCC is an association under Dutch law. The RIPE NCC is allowed to terminate the SSA of a Contributor Member with immediate effect, provided it receives a Dutch court order to do so.

    Procedure

    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the

    Contributor.

    e. Non-payment.

    In case of non-payment, Member.

    e. Non-payment

    If a Member fails to make a payment

    in accordance with the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure, the SSA is terminated after 120 days. For more information, please see Charging Scheme and the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure Link: http://www.ripe.net/lir-services/billing/procedure . that is applicable in the corresponding year, the RIPE NCC will terminate the SSA.

    Procedure
    Payment is due 30 days from the date of invoice.

    If the RIPE NCC does not receive payment within 30 days of the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder by email to the billing contact(s) indicating the Member’s obligation to pay the invoice.

    If the RIPE NCC does not receive payment within 60 days of the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC will send a final reminder by email to the registered contact(s) indicating the Member’s obligation to pay the invoice, terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended.

    If the RIPE NCC has not received payment after 120 days from the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Member’s account) to all registered email addresses of the Member.

    f. Termination of the Contributor's RIPE NCC member status

    By signing the SSA, Contributors Members become members of the RIPE NCC association. If Contributors cancel Members terminate their member status with the RIPE NCC association, the SSA is automatically

    terminated.Please note that if this cancellation takes place due to restrictions in the local law or due to specific restrictions in the structure of the organisation that prevent the Contributor from being a member, the SSA is not

    terminated (see also Article 6 of the AoA). RIPE NCC Articles of Association).

    Procedure

    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Contributor's Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Contributor.

    Member.

    g. Untruthful information

    The RIPE NCC concludes the SSA and provides services to Members in good faith. The Member is in breach of good faith in the following cases:

    • Falsified/incorrect information

    The Member provides falsified or misleading data or information (for example, falsified registration documents or IDs), or repeatedly provides incorrect data or information (for example, incorrect/inaccurate contact details).

    • Fraudulent requests

    The Member submits fraudulent requests for Internet number resources (for example, providing incorrect purpose/need or falsified information about the network, etc.).

    Procedure
    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Member.

    h. Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits

    Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits includes repeated unresponsiveness to or failure to cooperate with the RIPE NCC auditors’ requests regarding registrations of Internet number resources for the Member’s own network. For more information about the audit procedure, please see the RIPE NCC Audit Activity Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/audit .

    Procedure
    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Member.

    i. Discontinuation of RIPE NCC services

    The RIPE NCC cannot reasonably be required to continue the SSA for reasons that can not be attributed to the RIPE NCC and for which the RIPE NCC cannot be held accountable by virtue of law, a juridical act or generally accepted principles.

    Procedure
    The RIPE NCC will:

    • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
      • The reason for termination of the SSA
      • The immediate termination of the SSA
    • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services and the Member will be suspended

    The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the SSA (i.e., closure of the Member’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Member.

    2. Consequences

    Upon termination of the SSA, Contributors Members lose all rights to RIPE NCC services and their RIPE NCC member status.

    2.1. End of provision of RIPE NCC services

    2.1.1. General services

    Provision of RIPE NCC Services

    2.1.1. General Services

    The RIPE NCC will stop providing RIPE NCC services, including:

    • Distribution of Internet number resources
    • Authority to maintain Internet number resource records in the RIPE Database
    • Access to the LIR Portal
    • Use of the RIPE NCC Certification (RPKI) Service
    • Participation in RIPE NCC Training Courses training and certification services offered to Members

    2.1.2. Registration of distributed Internet number resources Internet Number Resources

    The RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant Internet number resource records. The procedure for deregistration is described in section B.2. The RIPE NCC will also revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification Service. (RPKI) Service.

    This does not include Legacy Internet Resources. The reasons and procedure for deregistration of Legacy Internet Resources is described in section C.4.

    2.1.3. Request for

    independent Internet number resources as a “sponsoring LIR”Contributors Independent Internet Number Resources as a “Sponsoring LIR”Members lose their right to request independent Internet number resources as a “sponsoring LIR”. For independent Internet number resources already assigned by them, see below at section B.2.2. section B.2.2 below.

    2.2. End of

    Contributor's RIPE NCC member statusContributors RIPE NCC Member StatusMembers will also lose their RIPE NCC member status and all relevant rights, such as the right to attend and vote at RIPE NCC General Meetings.

    B. Deregistration of Internet Number Resources

    1. Reasons for

    deregistration of Internet number resources1.1

    Deregistration of Internet Number Resources - Allocations and Independent Internet number resources assigned for the Contributor's own network or assigned through a “sponsoring Number Resources Assigned for the Member's Own Network or Assigned Through a “Sponsoring LIR”

    a. Termination of the SSA

    For more information, see section A. For Independent independent Internet number resources through a “sponsoring LIR”, see Independent Internet Number Resources – Contractual Relationship Changes between sponsoring Sponsoring LIR and End User

    Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/lir-end-user-contractual-changes .

    b. Invalidity of original allocation/assignment criteria

    Internet number resources are allocated/assigned based on a specific need. When the original technical requirements or the business purpose for the use of the Internet number resources change, the allocation/assignment becomes invalid. If the RIPE NCC notices any change in the original technical criteria or the original business purposes for using the Internet number resources, Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/lir-end-user-contractual-changes .

    b. Allocations/assignments in contravention of RIPE Policies

    If allocations/assignments are not made and used in accordance with the RIPE community's policies,

    the RIPE NCC is authorised to deregister the relevant

    Internet number resources.c.Incorrect records.c. Incorrect

    registration of the allocation/assignment in the RIPE Database

    If the allocation/assignment approved by the RIPE NCC is not properly registered in the RIPE Database, the RIPE NCC is authorised to deregister the relevant Internet number resources.

    Proper registration must be as follows:

    • The
    • inetnum and the inet6num object(s) for approved assignments must use the netname(s) approved by the RIPE NCC and not be larger than the size approved by the RIPE NCC
    • The date in the first “changed:” attribute must not be earlier than the date of approval from the RIPE NCC
      • The data must be valid and must allow the RIPE NCC to contact the natural person responsible party mentioned directly in the inetnum or inet6num organisation, inetnum, inet6num or aut-num object(s) or via the maintainers of the inetnum or inet6num object(s) object , inet6num or aut-num object(s) within a reasonable time without having to get information from another source

    d. Falsified/incorrect information

    If a Contributor Member has provided falsified data or information, or purposefully provided incorrect or misleading data or information (for example, falsified registration documents or IDs, incorrect/inaccurate contact details, etc.) IDs) or repeatedly provided incorrect data or information (for example, incorrect/inaccurate contact details), regarding an allocation or an Independent independent resource, the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records.

    e. Fraudulent request

    If a Contributor Member has submitted a fraudulent request for an allocation or an Independent independent resource (for example, by providing incorrect purpose/need or falsified information about the network, etc.), network), the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records.

    f. Non-compliance with a RIPE NCC audit

    If a Contributor Member does not comply with a RIPE NCC audit regarding the registration of an Independent independent resource that the Contributor Member is responsible for as a “sponsoring LIR”, the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records. Non-compliance includes, but is not limited to, unresponsiveness to or failure to cooperate with the RIPE NCC auditors' auditors’ requests. For more information about the audit procedure, please see the RIPE NCC Audit Activity Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/audit Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/audit .

    g. Court order

    The RIPE NCC is an association under Dutch law. In the event that a Dutch court orders the deregistration of specific Internet number resources, the RIPE NCC must and will comply.

    h. Independent Internet number resources assigned through a “sponsoring LIR” without an a valid contractual relationship

    See Independent Internet Number Resources – Contractual Relationship Changes between sponsoring Sponsoring LIR and End User Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/lir-end-user-contractual-changes .

    1.2 Independent Internet number resources directly assigned by the RIPE NCC for Direct Assignment Users

    a. Termination of the RIPE NCC End User Assignment Agreement

    The RIPE NCC End User Assignment Agreement can terminate according to Article 7 of that agreement. Sections A.1 and A.2.2 above, referring to the SSA and the Contributors, can apply accordingly for the RIPE NCC End User Assignment Agreement and the Direct Assignment Users.

    b. Unresponsive Direct Assignment User

    Direct Assignment Users are considered to be unresponsive if they do not react to a specific email/request made by the RIPE NCC relating to an incorrect/ambiguous registration of Internet number resources, regardless of whether they are at the same time responsive to a different email/request from the RIPE NCC or they continue paying the RIPE NCC fees (see also the RIPE Policy Contractual Requirements for Provider Independent Resource Holders in the RIPE NCC Service Region Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/contract-req ).

    c. Invalidity of original criteria

    If the Direct Assignment User does not inform the RIPE NCC of any change in the original technical criteria or the original business purposes for using the resources when the change takes place, the RIPE NCC is authorised to deregister the relevant Internet number resources.

    d. Incorrect registration of the assignment in the RIPE Database

    If the Direct Assignment User does not properly register in the RIPE Database the assignment approved by the RIPE NCC, the RIPE NCC is authorised to deregister the relevant Internet number resources.

    Proper registration must be as follows:

    • The inetnum and the inet6num object(s) for approved assignments must use the netname(s) approved by the RIPE NCC and not be larger than the size approved by the RIPE NCC
    • The date in the first “changed:” attribute must not be earlier than the date of approval from the RIPE NCC
    • The data must be valid and must allow the RIPE NCC to contact the natural person referenced directly in the inetnum or inet6num object(s) or via the maintainers of the inetnum or inet6num object(s) within a reasonable time without having to get information from another source

    e. Falsified/ incorrect information

    If a Direct Assignment User has provided falsified data or information, or purposefully and/or repeatedly provided incorrect data or information (for example, falsified registration documents or IDs, incorrect/inaccurate contact details, etc.) regarding an allocation or an Independent resource, the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records.

    f. Fraudulent request

    If a Direct Assignment User has submitted a fraudulent request for assignment of an Independent resource (for example, providing incorrect purpose/need or falsified information about the network, etc.), the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records.

    g. Non-compliance with a RIPE NCC audit

    If a Direct Assignment User does not comply with a RIPE NCC audit regarding an assignment of an Independent resource, the RIPE NCC will deregister the relevant records. Non-compliance includes, but is not limited to, unresponsiveness to or failure to cooperate with the RIPE NCC auditors' requests. For more information about the audit procedure, please see the RIPE NCC Audit Activity Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/audit .

    h. Court order

    The RIPE NCC is an association under Dutch law. In the event a Dutch court orders deregistration of specific Internet number resources, the RIPE NCC must and will comply.

    Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/lir-end-user-contractual-changes .

    2. Procedures for deregistration of different types of Internet number resources Deregistration of Different Types of Internet Number Resources

    2.1 Allocations and independent Internet number resources for Contributor's own network Independent Internet Number Resources for Member's Own Network

    The RIPE NCC will send an official notification by email to all registered contacts stating that the allocation/independent Internet number resources will be deregistered, explaining the reasons for this deregistration and the procedure of the deregistration. The Contributor Member will not be able make any further assignments from the allocations.

    Should the Contributor Member respond within four weeks, the RIPE NCC will provide a timeframe of three months for the Contributors Members to take care of any actions necessary for the deregistration of the Internet number resources. In the case of allocations, Contributors Members are responsible for requesting that their customers renumber immediately and for providing them with all available options. In particular, Contributors Members must refer their customers to the list of other Contributors. Members. This list is available at:

    https://www.ripe.net/membership/indices/index.html Link: https://www.ripe.net/membership/indices/index.html


    https://www.ripe.net/membership/member-support/list-of-members/ Link: /membership/member-support/list-of-members/

    During the three-month period:

    • The Contributor Member must stop announcing the allocation/independent Internet number resources
    • The RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object on the Contributor's records to the status “deregistered maintainer”
      • and/or not make new ones
    • The RIPE NCC will update the maintainer attributes on the Member’s resourceobjects to only allow a RIPE NCC maintainer
    • A warning statement is will be added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the Internet number resources
    • The RIPE NCC will revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification (RPKI) Service

    After the three-month period, the allocation/assignment will be deregistered from the RIPE Database.

    Should the Contributor not react Member not respond within four weeks, the RIPE NCC will:

    • Change the mnt-by object on the Contributor's records to the status “deregistered maintainer”; Update the maintainer attributes on the Member’s resourceobjects to allow only a RIPE NCC maintainer; and/or
    • Add a warning statement to the relevant records in the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the Internet number resources; and/or
    • Withdraw the reverse delegation; and/or
    • Contact the upstream provider to investigate possible hijacking of Internet number resources; and/or
    • Delete all relevant objects in the RIPE Database, including allocation/assignment and route objects
    • Revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification Service. (RPKI) Service

    The sole purpose of these actions by the RIPE NCC is for the deregistration of the Internet number resources to reflect reality. As a result, if the Internet number resources are no longer announced after one of these actions, the RIPE NCC might not perform any other actions.

    The RIPE NCC may decide not to provide this three-month period and follow the process described above, even if the Member responds within four weeks. This may happen in cases where:

    • The three-month period is not reasonably required (e.g. the Member was not announcing the Internet number resources before they were notified of the imminent deregistration)
    • The Member‘s SSA is terminated because the Member has submitted untruthful information to the RIPE NCC (see Section A.1.2.2.g) or the Member has not complied with a RIPE NCC audit (see Section A.1.2.2.h).
    • The deregistration process is initiated because the Member has provided falsified/incorrect information regarding an allocation or an independent resource (see Section B.1.d), or has submitted a fraudulent request for an allocation or an independent resource (see Section B.1.e).

    After this four-week period, the allocation/assignment will be deregistered from the RIPE Database.

    Please note:

    If the Contributor responds Member responds, but with no intention to comply comply, or objects at some point within the four-week period, the RIPE NCC will allow the time remaining in this four-week period for the Contributor Member to submit evidence that there is no reason for the deregistration of the Internet number resources or to request arbitration (see the  RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure Link: /about-us/legal/arbitration/ Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/arbitration ). However, if the four-week period expires without the submission of such evidence by the Contributor Member or without the submission of a request for arbitration, the RIPE NCC will proceed as if the Contributor Member had never reacted (see relevant procedure above). The Contributor Member may still request arbitration according to the timeframes of the RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure. If the Contributor Member requests arbitration, the RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object on lock the relevant records to the status “maintainer in dispute” and in the RIPE Database and add a warning statement will be added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database to them, until the communication of the arbiter's ruling.

    In the event a Dutch authority orders the RIPE NCC to deregister specific Internet number resources, the RIPE NCC may comply without following the process or the timeframes described above.

    2.2 Independent Internet number resources assigned through a “sponsoring Number Resources Assigned Through a “Sponsoring LIR”

    The RIPE NCC will send an official notification to all registered contacts stating that the Independent independent Internet number resources will be deregistered, explaining the reasons for this deregistration and the procedure for the deregistration. The Contributor Member must immediately inform the End User about the imminent deregistration.

    Should the Member respond within four weeks, the RIPE NCC will provide a timeframe of three months for the End User to take care of any actions necessary for the deregistration of the independent Internet number resources.

    During this period:

    • The End User must stop announcing the Independent independent Internet number resources
    • The RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object and/or not make new onesThe RIPE NCC will update the maintainer attributes on the relevant records to the status “deregistered maintainer” independent Internet number resourceobjects to only allow a RIPE NCC maintainer
    • A warning statement is will be added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the Internet number resources
    • The RIPE NCC will revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification (RPKI) Service

    After the three-month period, the independent Internet number resources will be deregistered from the RIPE Database.

    Should the Contributor not react Member not respond within four weeks, the RIPE NCC will:

    • Change the mnt-by object on the relevant records to the status “deregistered maintainer”; Update the maintainer attributes on the End User’s resource objects to allow only a RIPE NCC maintainer; and/or
    • Add a warning statement to the relevant records in the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the independent Internet number resources; and/or
    • Withdraw the reverse delegation; and/or
    • Contact the upstream provider to investigate possible hijacking of the independent Internet number resources; and/or
    • Delete all relevant objects in the RIPE Database, including allocation/assignment assignment and route objects
    • Revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification (RPKI) Service

    The sole purpose of these actions by the RIPE NCC is for the deregistration of the independent Internet number resources to reflect reality. As a result, if the independent Internet number resources are no longer announced after one of these actions, the RIPE NCC might not perform any other actions.

    The RIPE NCC may decide not to provide this three-month period and follow the process described above, even if the Member respond within four weeks. This may happen in cases where:

    • The three-month period should not be reasonably required (e.g. the End User was not announcing the independent Internet number resources before they were notified of the imminent deregistration)
    • The Member has provided falsified/incorrect information regarding an independent Internet number resources (See Section B.1.d), has submitted a fraudulent request for an independent Internet number resource (See Section B.1.e) or does not comply with a RIPE NCC audit regarding the registration of an independent resource that the Member is responsible for as a Sponsoring LIR (See Section B.1.f)

    After the four-week period, the assignment will be deregistered from the RIPE Database.

    Please note:

    If the Contributor responds Member responds, but with no intention to comply comply, or objects at some point within the four-week period, the RIPE NCC will allow the time remaining in this four-week period for the Contributor Member to submit evidence that there is no reason for for deregistration of the independent Internet number resources or to request arbitration (see the  RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure Link: /about-us/legal/arbitration/ Link: http://www.ripe.net/ripe/docs/arbitration ). However, if the four-week period expires without the submission of such evidence by the Contributor Member or without the submission of a request for arbitration, the RIPE NCC will proceed as if the Contributor Member had never reacted (see relevant procedure above). The Contributor Member may still request arbitration according to the timeframes of the RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure. If the Contributor Member requests arbitration, the RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object on lock the relevant records to the status “maintainer in dispute” and in the RIPE Database and add a warning statement will be added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database to them until the communication of the arbiter's ruling.

    2.3. Independent Internet number resources directly assigned by the RIPE NCC to Direct Assignment Users

    The If an End User does not have a sponsoring LIR, the RIPE NCC will send an official notification by email to all registered contacts stating that the Independent Internet number resources will be deregistered, explaining the reasons for this deregistration and the procedure for the End User contacts listed in the RIPE Database informing them about the imminent deregistration.

    Should the Direct Assignment End User respond within four weeks, the RIPE NCC will provide a timeframe weeks and wish to object to the deregistration of the independent Internet number resources, they must first establish a valid contractual relationship with a Member in accordance with the RIPE NCC procedural document Independent Internet Number Resources – Contractual Relationship Changes Between Sponsoring LIR and End User Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/lir-end-user-contractual-changes . Once there is a new sponsoring LIR, the RIPE NCC will follow the process described above with them.

    In the event a Dutch authority orders the RIPE NCC to deregister specific Internet number resources, the RIPE NCC may comply without following the process or the timeframes described above.

    C. Legacy Internet Resources

    1. Termination of the Legacy Services

    This section describes the reasons for the termination of:

    1.1 Legacy Services by the RIPE NCC to a Member Pursuant to the Terms and Conditions Regarding Legacy Internet Resources for Members

    The Legacy Services can be terminated by the Member (see section 1.1.1) or by the RIPE NCC. The Termination by the RIPE NCC can either be with a notice period of three months

    • for the Direct Assignment User to take care of any actions necessary for the deregistration of the Internet number resources.

      During the three-month period:

      The Direct Assignment User (see section 1.1.2.1) or for specific reasons with a shorter notice period and immediate effect (see section 1.1.2.2).

      1.1.1. Termination by the Member

      According to Article 5.2 of the Terms and Conditions Regarding Legacy Internet Resources for Members, the Member shall be entitled to terminate the Legacy Services at any time with a written notice period of three months.

      Procedure
      The notice will formally request the termination of the Legacy Services.

      The notice must be:

      The RIPE NCC will send an acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the progress of any open requests regarding Legacy Services is terminated.

      The termination of the Legacy Services will take place three months after the receipt of the notice by the RIPE NCC.

      1.1.2. Termination by the RIPE NCC

      1.1.2.1. Non-compliance with Contractual Responsibilities

      According to Article 5.3 of the RIPE NCC Services for Legacy Internet Resources of RIPE NCC Members Terms and Conditions, Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/legacy-internet-resources-terms-conditions the RIPE NCC can terminate the Legacy Services. Grounds for such termination may be the following:

      Procedure
      If the RIPE NCC becomes aware of any of the aforementioned reasons for terminating the Legacy Services, the RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating
        • The violation
        • The Member’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
        • The termination of the Legacy Services in three months if the violation continues
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to Legacy Services

      If the Member does not comply within 30 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating:

      • The violation
      • The Member's obligation to stop or rectify the violation
      • The termination of the Legacy Services in two months if the violation continues

      After 60 days from the date of the first email, if the Member still does not comply, the RIPE NCC will send a second reminder email and a reminder by postal mail to the registered email and email addresses indicating:

      • The violation
      • The Member's obligation to stop or rectify the violation
      • The termination of the Legacy Services in one month if the violation continues

      After 90 days from the date of the first email, if the Member continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Services to all registered postal and email addresses of the Member. 

      1.1.2.2. Termination with Immediate Effect

      According to Article 5.4 of the Legacy Agreement, the RIPE NCC can terminate the Legacy Services with immediate effect for the following reasons:

      a. The Member’s SSA is terminated for any reason

      Upon termination of the Member’s SSA (see section A of this document), the Legacy Services are also terminated without any further notification being necessary.

      b. The Member transfers the Legacy Internet Resources to a third party

      If the Member transfers the Legacy Internet Resources to a third party, the Legacy Services provided by the RIPE NCC regarding these Legacy Internet Resources are not transferred to the third party. The third party has to sign a contractual agreement with either the RIPE NCC or a sponsoring LIR.

      c. The Member has no rights to use the Legacy Internet Resources

      If a third party provides sufficient evidence proving the Legacy Internet Resources must not be registered with the Member, the RIPE NCC will immediately terminate the Legacy Services.

      If the sufficient evidence refers to some of the Legacy Internet Resources, the RIPE NCC may decide not to terminate all Legacy Services but only those related to the Legacy Internet Resource in doubt.

      d. Reasons beyond control of the RIPE NCC

      The RIPE NCC may terminate the Legacy Services if the continuation of the Legacy Services is impossible for reasons above and beyond control by the RIPE NCC or if the RIPE NCC cannot reasonably be required to continue the Legacy Services for reasons that cannot be attributed to the RIPE NCC and for which the RIPE NCC cannot be held accountable by virtue of law, a juridical act or generally accepted principles.

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Services
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Services
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to Legacy Services

      1.2 Legacy Agreement Between the RIPE NCC and a Legacy Internet Resource Holder

      The Legacy Agreement can be terminated by the Legacy Internet Resource Holder (see section 1.2.1) or by the RIPE NCC. Termination by the RIPE NCC can either occur with a three-month notice period(see section 1.2.2.1), or, for specific reasons, with immediate effect (see section 1.2.2.2).

      1.2.1. Termination by the Legacy Internet Resource Holder

      According to Article 7.2 of the Legacy Agreement Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/legacy-internet-resources-agreement , the Legacy Internet Resource Holder shall be entitled to terminate the Legacy Agreement at any time with a written notice of three months.

      Procedure
      The termination notice will formally request the termination of the Legacy Agreement.

      It must be:

      • Dated and signed by an authorised representative of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.
      • Sent to the RIPE NCC by email to legacy@ripe.net Link: mailto:legacy@ripe.net or by postal mail to: Stationsplein 11, 1012 AB Amsterdam, the Netherlands

      The RIPE NCC will send an acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice. Upon receipt of such notice, the progress of any open requests regarding Legacy Services under the Legacy Agreement is terminated.

      The termination of the Legacy Agreement will take place three months after the receipt of the notice by the RIPE NCC.

      Billing issues
      All outstanding amounts for the full year must be settled unless otherwise agreed.

      1.2.2. Termination by the RIPE NCC

      1.2.2.1. Non-compliance with Contractual Responsibilities

      According to Article 7.3 of the Legacy Agreement, the RIPE NCC can terminate the Legacy Agreement. Grounds for such termination may be the following:

      Procedure
      If the RIPE NCC becomes aware of any of the aforementioned reasons for terminating the Legacy Agreement, the RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder indicating:
        • The violation
        • The Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
        • The termination of the Legacy Agreement in three months if the violation continues
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder does not comply within 30 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating:

      • The violation
      • The Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
      • The termination of the Legacy Agreement in two months if the violation continues

      After 60 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder still does not comply, the RIPE NCC will send a second reminder email and a reminder by postal mail to the registered email and email addresses indicating:

      • The violation
      • The Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
      • The termination of the Legacy Agreement in one month if the violation continues

      After 90 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      Billing issues
      All outstanding amounts for the full year must be settled unless otherwise agreed.

      1.2.2.2. Termination with Immediate Effect

      According to Article 7.4 of the Legacy Agreement, the RIPE NCC can terminate the Agreement with immediate effect for the following reasons:

      a. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder files for bankruptcy, is liquidated, suspends their payments or becomes insolvent

      Upon receipt of the documents stating the bankruptcy, liquidation, suspension of payments or insolvency of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder by the relevant authority or by public announcement of the fact, the RIPE NCC will terminate the Legacy Agreement. If the relevant national authority decides that the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s operations can continue, and provided that the Legacy Internet Resource Holder fulfils the obligations imposed by the Legacy Agreement, the RIPE NCC will not terminate the Legacy Agreement.

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) and/or to the legal successor indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Agreement
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Agreement
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered contacts of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder or to the legal successor, both by electronic and registered postal mail.

      b. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder damages the name, trademarks or intellectual property rights of the RIPE NCC

      Examples:

      The Legacy Internet Resource Holder pretends to be, or to act on behalf of, the RIPE NCC through misuse of the RIPE NCC name or logo

      The Legacy Internet Resource Holder unreasonably makes allegations against the RIPE NCC in order to damage the RIPE NCC’s reputation and operations, resulting in irreversible damage to the RIPE NCC

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The violation
        • The Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to stop or rectify the violation
        • The termination of the SSA if the violation continues
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder does not comply within 30 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating the same as above.

      After 60 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder still does not comply, the RIPE NCC will send a second reminder email to the registered contact(s) indicating the same as above.

      After 90 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC will send a third reminder email and a reminder by postal mail to the registered email and postal addresses indicating the same as above.

      After 120 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder still does not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      c. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder fails to submit to the RIPE NCC a valid extract from the Commercial Trade Register or equivalent register

      When initially signing the Legacy Agreement, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must submit to the RIPE NCC an extract from the Commercial Trade Register or equivalent document providing the registration of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s business with the national authorities (see Article 2.2 of the Legacy Agreement).

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder is a natural person, the RIPE NCC requires submission of any identification papers (passport, driving license or other official document proving the identity of the individual).

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder is a legal person, identification papers are also required for the authorised person signing the Legacy Internet Resource Holder on behalf of the legal person.

      If there is any change in the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s business after signing the Legacy Agreement (for example, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder has merged with another company, has changed name, etc.) and, because of this change, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s registration with the relevant register has been changed, then the Legacy Internet Resource Holder is obliged to submit the updated registration papers to the RIPE NCC.

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder does not submit the aforementioned documents within one month of them being requested by the RIPE NCC, the RIPE NCC will terminate the Legacy Agreement (see Article 7.5.d of the Legacy Agreement).

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to submit the relevant documents
        • The termination of the Legacy Agreement if the documents are not submitted
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder does not comply within 15 days of the date of the email, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder email and a notification by postal mail to the registered email and postal addresses indicating the same as above.

      After 30 days from the date of the first email, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder continues to not comply, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      d. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder fails to observe any rule of applicable law

      The Legacy Agreement is exclusively governed by the laws of the Netherlands because the RIPE NCC is an association under Dutch law. The RIPE NCC is allowed to terminate the Legacy Agreement of a Legacy Internet Resource Holder with immediate effect, provided it receives a Dutch court order to do so.

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Agreement
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Agreement
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement. to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      e. Non-payment

      If a Legacy Internet Resource Holder fails to make a payment in accordance with the RIPE NCC Charging Scheme and the RIPE NCC Billing Procedure that is applicable in the corresponding year, the RIPE NCC will terminate the Legacy Agreement.

      Procedure
      Payment is due 30 days from the date of invoice.

      If the RIPE NCC does not receive payment within 30 days of the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC will send a reminder by email to the billing contact(s) indicating the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to pay the invoice.

      If the RIPE NCC does not receive payment within 60 days of the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC will send a final reminder by email to the registered contact(s) indicating the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s obligation to pay the invoice and terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services.

      If the RIPE NCC has not received payment after 120 days from the date of invoice, the RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement (i.e., closure of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s account) to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      f. Untruthful information

      The RIPE NCC concludes the Legacy Agreement and provides services to Legacy Internet Resource Holder in good faith. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder is in breach of good faith, if the Legacy Internet Resource Holder repeatedly provides falsified data or information, or purposefully and/or repeatedly provides incorrect data or information (for example, falsified registration documents or IDs, incorrect/inaccurate contact details, etc.).

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Agreement
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Agreement
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement

      The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      g. Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits

      Non-compliance with RIPE NCC audits includes repeated unresponsiveness to or failure to cooperate with the RIPE NCC auditors’ requests regarding registrations of Internet number resources for the Legacy Internet Resource Holder’s own network. For more information about the audit procedure, please see the RIPE NCC Audit Activity Link: http://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/audit .

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Agreement
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Agreement
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests related to the Legacy Agreement.

      The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      h. Reasons beyond control of the RIPE NCC

      If the continuation of the Legacy Agreement is impossible for reasons above and beyond control by the RIPE NCC or if the RIPE NCC cannot reasonably be required to continue the Legacy Agreement for reasons that can not be attributed to the RIPE NCC and for which the RIPE NCC cannot be held accountable by virtue of law, a juridical act or generally accepted principles, the RIPE NCC may terminate the Legacy Agreement.

      Procedure
      The RIPE NCC will:

      • Send an email to the registered contact(s) indicating:
        • The reason for termination of the Legacy Agreement
        • The immediate termination of the Legacy Agreement
      • Terminate the progress of any open requests for RIPE NCC services

      The RIPE NCC Managing Director will send an official notification of termination of the Legacy Agreement to all registered postal and email addresses of the Legacy Internet Resource Holder.

      Billing issues
      All outstanding amounts for the full year must be settled unless otherwise agreed.

      i. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder transfers the Legacy Internet Resources to a third party

      If the Legacy Internet Resource Holder transfers the Legacy Internet Resources to a third party, the Legacy Services provided by the RIPE NCC regarding these Legacy Internet Resources are not transferred to the third party. The third party has to sign a contractual agreement with either the RIPE NCC or a sponsoring LIR.

      j. The Legacy Internet Resource Holder has no rights to use the Legacy Internet Resources

      If a third party provides sufficient evidence proving the Legacy Internet Resources must not be registered with the Legacy Internet Resource Holder, the RIPE NCC will immediately terminate the Legacy Agreement.

      If the sufficient evidence refers to some of the Legacy Internet Resources, the RIPE NCC may decide not to terminate the Legacy Agreement but to update it by removing the Legacy Internet Resources in doubt.

      2. Consequences

      This section describes the consequences of the termination of:

      Upon termination of the Legacy Services/Agreement for reasons of non-compliance with contractual responsibilities:

      Upon termination of the Legacy Service/Agreement for any other reason:

      3. Change of Status of Legacy Internet Resources

      If a Legacy Internet Resource Holder (Member or not) wants to have particular Legacy Internet Resources registered as if they had been distributed by the RIPE NCC, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must send an email to legacy@ripe.net Link: mailto:legacy@ripe.net . In the email, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must:

      • Indicate the Legacy Internet Resources; and
      • Acknowledge that the RIPE NCC will apply for these resources the RIPE Policies concerning Internet number resources distributed by the RIPE NCC

      The RIPE NCC will send an acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice. Upon the sending of such notice, the resources will be considered as distributed by the RIPE NCC.

      4. Deregistration of Legacy Internet Resources

      If a Legacy Internet Resource Holder (Member or not) wants to deregister particular Legacy Internet Resources, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must send an email to legacy@ripe.net Link: mailto:legacy@ripe.net . In the email, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must:

      • Indicate the Legacy Internet Resources; and
      • Acknowledge that they resign from any rights with regards to these resources
      The RIPE NCC will send an acknowledgement of the receipt of the notice. Upon the sending of such notice, the Legacy Internet Resource Holder must stop announcing the

      Independent Internet number resources

    • The RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object on the Direct Assignment User's records to the status “deregistered maintainer”
    • A warning statement is added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the Internet number resources

      • After the three-month period, the Independent Internet number resources will be deregistered from the RIPE Database.

      Should the Direct Assignment User not react within four weeks, the

    Legacy Internet Resources. The RIPE NCC will:
    • Change the mnt-by object on the Contributor's records to the status “deregistered maintainer”; and/or
    • Add a warning statement to the relevant records in the RIPE Database mentioning the upcoming deregistration of the Internet number resources; and/or
    • Withdraw the reverse delegation; and/or
    • Contact the upstream to investigate possible hijacking of Internet number resources; and/or
      • and
    • Delete all relevant objects in the RIPE Database, including assignment and route objects

      The sole purpose of these actions by the RIPE NCC is for deregistration of the Internet number resources to reflect reality. As a result, if the Internet number resources are no longer announced after one of these actions, the RIPE NCC might not perform any other actions.

      Please note:

      If the Direct Assignment User responds but with no intention to comply or objects at some point within the four-week period, the RIPE NCC will allow the time remaining in this four-week period for the Direct Assignment User to submit evidence that there is no reason for deregistration of the Internet number resources or to request arbitration (see RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration Procedure Link: /about-us/legal/arbitration/ ). However, if the four-week period expires without the submission of such evidence by the Direct Assignment User or without the submission of a request for arbitration, the RIPE NCC will proceed as if the Direct Assignment User had never reacted (see relevant procedure above).

      The Direct Assignment User may still request arbitration according to the timeframes of the RIPE NCC Conflict Arbitration procedure. If the Contributor requests arbitration, the RIPE NCC will change the mnt-by object on the relevant records to the status “maintainer in dispute” and a warning statement will be added to the relevant records of the RIPE Database until the communication of the arbiter's ruling.

      routeobjects; and
    • Revoke any certificates generated by the RIPE NCC Certification (RPKI) Service

    NOTE: This document might change due to future policy changes. If this happens, the RIPE NCC will send a notification to the RIPE NCC Services Working Group mailing list.

    Mailing List.