[At-Large] Questions about Specification 11 of ICANN Registry Agreement

Fellow At-Large Members,

In the ICANN Registry Agreement, Specification 11 Public Interest Commitments, states:

c.Registry Operator will operate the TLD in a transparent manner consistent with general principles of openness and non-discrimination by establishing, publishing and adhering to clear registration policies.

Can someone help me understand this. For example, the phrases "transparent manner," "general principles of openness," "non-discrimination," and "clear registration policies" are unclear. Are there definitions? Is there a history or have there been challenges to Spec. 11 that might shed light?

Best,

Tom Lowenhaupt TomL@communisphere.com Connecting.nyc Inc.