The intention, as I recall it, was to keep the TDRP the same as it is now. The Filing fee is paid to the Provider to administer the dispute. The Provider keeps that for their work, regardless of who wins or loses. The win/loss part only matters because that determines WHO pays the filing fees. I think the language might be inartful.
The explanation is even more confusing ;)
The Filing fee is paid to the Provider to administer the dispute.
The Filing Fee is paid to the Provider administer the dispute *by whomever brings the dispute action*
The Provider keeps that for their work, regardless of who wins or loses.
The Provider retains the Filing Fee as payment for their services.
The win/loss part only matters because that determines WHO pays the filing fees.
But the Filing Fee has already been paid ... It should be more like: * The Filing Fee is paid to the Provider to administer the dispute by the Claimant * The Provider holds the Filing Fee in trust until settlement after the Outcome * The Outcome Fee is limited to a maximum amount of the Filing Fee * If the Claimant Wins, Outcome Fee is to be paid by the Defendant within X days * If the Defendant Wins, Outcome Fee is to be paid from the Filing Fee, with any remainder being returned with X days OR we get into "if you win you can claim your costs from the loser" and the whole they-don’t-pay game ... Rob Have you heard the joke about Inter Registry Transfers yet ? I would tell you, but it takes 5 days ! /boom-tish/ --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com