# Taken-domain acquisition — buyer due-diligence and acceptance sheet

Exact name and TLD: [ ]  Intended event brand/use: [ ]  Decision owner: [ ]  Maximum approved total cost: [ ]
Keep passwords, payment credentials and identity documents in the verified transaction service, not this sheet.

| Gate | Evidence/source | Owner and decision |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative available names and rationale for this exact name | [ ] | [ ] |
| Current registrar/status from ICANN Lookup | [ ] | [ ] |
| Seller's verified control and official contact/marketplace route | [ ] | [ ] |
| Brand/trademark review; specialist consulted if needed | [ ] | [ ] |
| Prior site, search and mail history reviewed | [ ] | [ ] |
| Price, broker/escrow/transfer/tax and renewal costs approved | [ ] | [ ] |

## Transaction agreement

Exact domain and TLD: [ ]  Buyer entity: [ ]  Seller: [ ]
Verified service and transaction ID: [ ]  Price/currency: [ ]  Other fees: [ ]
Delivery method (change of registrant / registrar transfer / both): [ ]
Who supplies and approves each transfer step: [ ]
Inspection period and acceptance criteria: [ ]
Failure, cancellation and dispute terms: [ ]
Approver and date: [ ]

## Handoff acceptance

| Check | Observed evidence/time | Accepted by |
|---|---|---|
| Domain visible in organization's registrar account | [ ] | [ ] |
| Registered holder and contacts correct | [ ] | [ ] |
| Organization controls renewal, security settings and DNS | [ ] | [ ] |
| Existing DNS/mail dependencies inventoried before changes | [ ] | [ ] |
| Transaction service notified under agreed conditions | [ ] | [ ] |

Do not accept or release funds outside the transaction's agreed process. A broker, backorder or escrow listing is not a guarantee that the current holder will sell or that a transfer will finish. Site launch and any SEO migration require their own plan.