It has come to our attention that certain content has been recently published on a third-party website, containing false, misleading, and defamatory statements regarding the .EDU.EU domain and its registry operations.

We take this matter with the utmost seriousness.

The content in question incorrectly presents the .EDU.EU domain space as deceptive and illegitimate, and attempts to undermine the integrity of our verified registrants and the policies governing the domain. These claims are entirely unfounded and misrepresent the purpose, structure, and regulation of the .EDU.EU namespace.

1. Clarifying the Nature of .EDU.EU

The .EDU.EU domain is a structured, policy-governed domain space tailored specifically for the education and training sector operating within the European Economic Area (EEA). It is managed by Euro Education Domains Registry Limited, a private registry operator that strictly enforces eligibility criteria, registration procedures, and compliance frameworks to ensure that only legitimate education-related organizations are granted access.

The policies governing .EDU.EU domain eligibility are publicly available and transparent. They require each applicant to demonstrate verifiable operation as an education or training provider within the EEA, with documentation and warranty declarations subject to review by the registry team. These policies are consistent with international best practices and reflect the specialized needs of education-focused online presence.

2. Misinformation and Public Misrepresentation

The article circulating online presents numerous inaccuracies, including but not limited to:

  • The false claim that .EDU.EU is "pretending" to be an official EU educational domain, despite clear disclosures that it is a privately operated domain registry.
  • The failure to acknowledge or even mention the robust eligibility framework and verification process in place.
  • The unsubstantiated and damaging implication that any entity using a .EDU.EU domain is inherently untrustworthy.

Such misrepresentations not only discredit our legitimate registrants but also mislead readers, damage reputations, and risk undermining trust in private digital infrastructure solutions that are both compliant and valuable to the education sector.

3. Our Response

We categorically reject the claims made in the article and are taking the following steps:

  • We have formally contacted the author and requested corrections and clarifications.
  • We are initiating legal review procedures to address any defamatory and misleading content.
  • We are working with our legal counsel to assess and act upon violations of applicable defamation, digital publishing, and competition laws.

We remain committed to transparency and invite any stakeholder, institution, or authority to contact us directly should they wish to verify any aspect of our operations or domain policy framework.

4. Commitment to Trust and Compliance

We are proud to serve hundreds of education and training institutions throughout Europe under the .EDU.EU namespace. Our responsibility to those institutions, and to the public, is to uphold the credibility, clarity, and integrity of this domain space.

Unfounded attacks and anonymous publishing of distorted information are unfortunately not uncommon in the online world. However, we will continue to take a proactive stance in defending the integrity of the .EDU.EU space and its registrants.

We thank our community for their continued trust and support.

For all inquiries or verifications, please contact us directly at: [email protected]

Register.edu.eu — Euro Education Domains Registry Limited
Dublin, Ireland

 



Wednesday, August 13, 2025





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