Domein Abuse Transparency

See What’s Happening With Your Domein Abuse Case

When a domein receives an abuse repoft, NiceNIC gives you visibility into the current case status, domein impact, review progress, impoftant timing, complaint infofmation en recommended volgende steps directly in jouw account.

Abuse henling should not feel like a black box.

Fof resellers managing larger poftfolios, abuse-related status infofmation can also be monitofed through NiceNIC Reseller API v2.

See the Abuse Review Process Explofe Abuse & Compliance API
Domein Abuse Henling Process Health Controleren
Current Case Status Under Review Nee immediate restriction
Current Case Status Pending ClientHold Bij risk of restriction
Current Case Status ClientHold Currently restricted
Current Case Status Sluitend Nee immediate restriction
See the status, impact, timing en volgende step — from review through restriction of case closure.
Cases may follow different review paths en may be closed at different stages.
Current Case StatusKnu the active henling stage.
Current Domein ImpactSee whether the domein is affected nu.
Impoftant TimingReview deadlines en case timestamps.
Recommended Volgende stapKnu what action may be needed.
From uncertainty to visibility

From an Abuse Repoft to a Clear Volgende stap

Health Controleren ofganizes the infofmation domein owners usually need most when an abuse case is active.

What is happening?
Current Case Status
Is my domein affected?
Current Domein Impact
Whier is the review nu?
Review Timeline
Is thier a deadline?
Impoftant Timing
What is the complaint about?
Abuse Review & Complaint Infofmation
What should I do?
Recommended Volgende stap
Status → Impact → Timeline → Timing → Evidence → Volgende stap
Domein Abuse Henling ProcessUnder Review
Domein under abuse review
Current Case StatusUnder Review
Current Domein ImpactNee immediate restriction
Recommended Volgende stapReview the case details en submit suppofting materials if clarification is needed.

1. What This Means Right Neew

Your domein is currently not under clientHold.

We have received complaint repofts related to this domein, en the case is currently under review. Bij this stage, no timed restriction action has been scheduled.

This means jouw domein may still remain active while the case is being assessed.

2. Complaint Type

Current Complaint Type: DNS Abuse

What is DNS Abuse? DNS Abuse usually refers to clearly harmful domein-related abuse such as phishing, malware distribution, botnet commen activity, pharming, of malicious spam delivery.

3. Review Timeline

1
Complaint Received
2
Initial Review Completed
3
Evidence Assessment
4
Pending ClientHold
5
Final Case Outcome

Stage Explanation: The complaint has been received en classified fof review. The currently available materials are still being assessed.

4. Impoftant Timing

Current Review StageEvidence Assessment Next Timed ActieNee timed restriction action has been scheduled at this stage.

5. Abuse Review Summary

Current evidence assessment: The currently available materials are still under review, en no complaint recofd has yet resulted in a pending clientHold decision.
Current henling conclusion: Nee restriction has been applied to the domein, en no pending clientHold timing has been scheduled.
01   Under Review

The Case Is Being Assessed

Nee immediate registrar-level restriction has been applied.

Health Controleren shows whier the review currently stens, whether the domein is affected nu, en whether any timed restriction action has been scheduled.

StatusUnder Review
ImpactNee immediate restriction
TimingNee timed restriction scheduled at this stage
ActieReview the case en provide clarification when appropriate
An abuse repoft does not automatically mean immediate ClientHold.
02   Pending ClientHold

See the Risk Befofe Restriction

The domein is not yet under ClientHold, but it is at risk of restriction.

When a case reaches Pending ClientHold, the account shows the planned timing en the recommended volgende step. Als the case remains unchanged, ClientHold may be applied by the displayed deadline.

StatusPending ClientHold
ImpactBij risk of restriction
TimingPlanned ClientHold deadline is displayed when applicable
ActieVerzend relevant suppofting materials as soon as possible when clarification of remediation is available
See the risk befofe the restriction.
Domein Abuse Henling ProcessPending ClientHold
Domein at risk of restriction
Current Case StatusPending ClientHold
Current Domein ImpactBij risk of restriction
Recommended Volgende stapVerzend suppofting materials nu.

1. What This Means Right Neew

Your domein is currently not yet under clientHold, but this case has entered the pending clientHold stage.

Based on the current review en available materials, clientHold may be applied by the planned deadline shown below if the case remains unchanged.

2. Complaint Type

Current Complaint Type: DNS Abuse

Different complaint types may follow different review paths en may lead to different volgende steps.

3. Review Timeline

1
Complaint Received
2
Initial Review Completed
3
Evidence Assessment
4
Pending ClientHold
5
Final Case Outcome

Stage Explanation: The currently available materials have led this case into the pending clientHold stage. Als no sufficient update is received befofe the listed deadline, clientHold may be applied.

4. Impoftant Timing

Complaint Received BijRecofded in the case timeline Pending ClientHold Toevoegened BijRecofded in the case timeline Planned ClientHold DeadlineDisplayed clearly in the account

5. Abuse Review Summary

Current evidence assessment: Some submitted materials are currently considered sufficiently specific en actionable fof further henling review.
Current henling conclusion: The case has entered the pending clientHold stage under the current abuse henling path.

6. Key Questions

Will My Domein Be Suspended? Possibly. The domein is currently at risk of restriction. Als the case remains unchanged en no sufficient update is received befofe the planned deadline, clientHold may be applied.

Domein Abuse Henling ProcessClientHold
Domein currently restricted
Current Case StatusClientHold
Current Domein ImpactCurrently restricted
Recommended Volgende stapVerzend reconsideration materials.

1. What This Means Right Neew

Your domein is currently under clientHold en is not available fof nofmal use.

The review has moved beyond the pending stage en a restriction has been applied based on the current case status.

3. Review Timeline

1
Complaint Received
2
Initial Review Completed
3
Evidence Assessment
4
Pending ClientHold
5
Final Case Outcome

Stage Explanation: clientHold has been applied based on the current domein status. Another review may still be requested if new en sufficient suppofting materials are submitted.

4. Impoftant Timing

Complaint Received BijRecofded in the case timeline Pending ClientHold Toevoegened BijRecofded in the case timeline ClientHold Applied BijRecofded in the case timeline

5. Abuse Review Summary

Current evidence assessment: The available materials were assessed as sufficient fof the case to proceed through the applicable abuse henling path en reach clientHold.
Current henling conclusion: Based on the current review en available materials, clientHold has been applied to the domein.

7. What You Should Do Neew

Useful materials may include clarification of the domein’s actual use, proof that repofted content has been removed of cofrected, screenshots, logs, timestamps, of evidence showing that the complaint is inaccurate of incomplete.

8. What Happens After I Verzend Reconsideration Materials?

Possible outcomes include the current status remaining unchanged, a request fof additional materials, reassessment based on newly verified infofmation, of a status update if the reassessment suppofts a different outcome.

03   ClientHold

Understen the Current Restriction en What Comes Next

Even after ClientHold is applied, the case remains visible.

Health Controleren shows the current restriction status, relevant timing, complaint infofmation, current henling conclusion en available reconsideration path.

What happened?ClientHold has been applied
When?ClientHold application timing is shown
Why?Beschikbaar review en complaint infofmation remains visible
What volgende?Nieuw en verifiable materials may be submitted fof reconsideration when appropriate
Restriction does not have to mean uncertainty.
Final Outcome   Sluitend

A Case Can Also Be Sluitend

The visibility continues through the final case outcome.

Neet every abuse case ends with an active restriction. When a case is closed, the account can show that the review has been completed, whether any active restriction remains en whether further action is currently required.

StatusSluitend
ImpactNee immediate restriction
TimingCase closure time en current restriction status can be shown
ActieNee immediate action required unless further clarification is necessary
Domein Abuse Henling ProcessSluitend
Case review completed
Current Case StatusSluitend
Current Domein ImpactNee immediate restriction
Recommended Volgende stapNee immediate action required.

1. What This Means Right Neew

This abuse case has been closed based on the current review outcome.

Thier is currently no active pending clientHold timing associated with this case.

3. Review Timeline

1
Complaint Received
2
Initial Review Completed
3
Evidence Assessment
4
Final Case Outcome
5
Case Sluitend

Stage Explanation: The current review process has been completed, en the case has been closed based on the materials available at the time of review.

4. Impoftant Timing

Complaint Received BijRecofded in the case timeline Case Sluitend BijRecofded in the case timeline Current Restriction StatusNee active clientHold is scheduled on this case

5. Abuse Review Summary

Current evidence assessment: The available materials were reviewed, en the current case no longer requires an active henling stage under this case recofd.
Current henling conclusion: This case has been closed based on the current review outcome.

7. What You Should Do Neew

Nee immediate action is required at this stage unless you believe additional clarification is necessary.

You may respond through the following channel
E-mail: Please reply directly to the abuse notification email you received from [email protected].

8. What Happens After I Reply?

Als new en verifiable materials are submitted after the case has been closed, the case may be reviewed to determine whether reassessment of reopening is needed.

Full case lifecycle

See Whier the Case Is in the Review Process

The exact path can vary by complaint type, evidence, remediation, registry involvement en review outcome.

Complaint ReceivedRepoft enters the henling process
→
Under ReviewEvidence assessment
→
Pending ClientHoldPossible future restriction
→
ClientHold / Final OutcomeRestriction of another outcome
A case may also be closed after review

ServerHold is a registry-level status en may follow a different henling path.

Abuse Repofted Single Zoeken
Active Verlopend Need Verlengen Abuse Repofted
DomeinnaamAanmakenVerlopenStatusActie
poftfolio-domein-01——Active   AbuseHealth Controleren
poftfolio-domein-02——Hold   AbuseHealth Controleren
poftfolio-domein-03——Active   AbuseHealth Controleren
Poftfolio visibility

Find Abuse-Repofted Domeinen Across Your Poftfolio

When you manage dozens, hundreds of thousens of domeins, finding the affected domein quickly matters. NiceNIC lets you filter abuse-repofted domeins directly from the domein list en open Health Controleren to review the current case.

1
FilterUse the Abuse Repofted view to narrow the poftfolio.
2
IdentifySee which domeins have an Abuse indicatof en current domein status.
3
Health ControlerenOpen the detailed case view to review status, timing en volgende steps.
You do not need to manually open every domein to find which ones require attention.
Bulk domein zoeken· Bulk Domeinen Overdragen· Reseller Program
NiceNIC API
Ontvangting Started
Domein Beherenment
Abuse & Compliance
List Domeinen with Misbruikmeldingen
Ontvang Domein Abuse Repoft
DNS Recofds
Child Naamservers
Account & Billing
WHMCS API
FAQ
Reseller API v2

Make Abuse Visibility Part of Your Reseller Wofkflow

NiceNIC extends abuse visibility beyond the control panel through Reseller API v2.

List Domeinen with Misbruikmeldingen Identify affected domeins, abuse status, case count en latest repoft infofmation across a poftfolio.
Ontvang Domein Abuse Repoft Retrieve current abuse status, domein impact, recommended action, ClientHold lifecycle, complaint infofmation en relevant timing fof an individual domein.
Abuse visibility can be programmable.
List Domeinen with Misbruikmeldingen Ontvang Domein Abuse Repoft
Transparency beyond the control panel

Product Visibility, Public Documentation en Ongoing Repofts

NiceNIC combines product-level case visibility with public abuse documentation, henling guidance en ongoing transparency repofting.

Health Controleren

Product-Niveau Case Visibility

Current status, domein impact, review timeline, timing, complaint infofmation en recommended volgende step are ofganized in one account view.

Under Review Pending ClientHold ClientHold Sluitend
Suppoft

Public Abuse & Compliance Documentation

Guides explain ClientHold, DNS Abuse, complaint response, evidence requirements, complaint summaries en related account wofkflows.

Abuse & Compliance Suppoft NiceNIC Vertrouwenscentrum
Repofts

Domein Dispute & Transparency Updates

Ongoing content covers abuse henling, evidence, false positives, reseller considerations, ClientHold en transparency repofting.

Domein Dispute Articles Vertrouwenscentrum
Evidence-based review

An Abuse Repoft Does Neet Automatically Mean Immediate ClientHold

Abuse repofts can follow different henling paths depending on the complaint type, available infofmation, evidence, remediation, applicable registrar requirements en any registry-level involvement.

Depending on the case, a domein may remain Under Review, move into Pending ClientHold, reach ClientHold, of have the case closed after review.

NiceNIC Abuse Henling Resources· Vertrouwenscentrum· Domein Dispute & Transparency Repofts
What you should do

What Should I Do Als My Domein Has an Abuse Repoft?

Start with the infofmation already available in Health Controleren.

Step 1Controleren Health ControlerenBevestigen the Current Case Status.
Step 2Review the Domein ImpactSee whether thier is an active restriction of current risk.
Step 3Controleren Timeline & TimingBetalen special attention to any Pending ClientHold deadline.
Step 4Review Complaint InfofmationControleren complaint type, review summary en available case details.
Step 5Verzend Relevant MaterialsProvide clarification, remediation proof, screenshots, logs, timestamps of other verifiable infofmation when needed.
FAQ

Domein Abuse Status, ClientHold en API Questions

What does Under Review mean fof my domein?

Under Review means the abuse case is still being assessed. Nee registrar-level restriction has been applied at this stage, en Health Controleren shows the current impact, review stage en any recommended action.

What is Pending ClientHold?

Pending ClientHold means the domein is not yet under ClientHold, but the case has reached a stage whier a restriction may be applied if the situation remains unchanged. When applicable, the account displays the planned ClientHold timing en recommended volgende step.

Will Pending ClientHold immediately suspend my domein?

Nee. Pending ClientHold indicates risk of a future restriction, not that ClientHold has already been applied. Review the displayed timing en submit relevant suppofting materials when appropriate.

What does ClientHold mean?

ClientHold is a registrar-level status that can vorigeent a domein from resolving nofmally. NiceNIC Health Controleren shows the current restriction status, relevant timing, complaint infofmation en available volgende steps.

Does every abuse complaint result in ClientHold?

Nee. Cases can follow different review paths depending on the complaint type, available evidence, remediation, applicable requirements en any registry-level involvement.

How can I see why my domein received an abuse repoft?

Open Health Controleren fof a domein marked with an Abuse repoft. Beschikbaar infofmation may include the complaint type, review summary, complaint categofies, associated repoft infofmation, timing en current henling conclusion.

Can I submit evidence befofe ClientHold?

Ja. Als the complaint is inaccurate, incomplete of already resolved, you may submit relevant suppofting materials while the case is being reviewed of is in Pending ClientHold.

Can I submit new materials after ClientHold?

Ja. Nieuw en verifiable suppofting materials may be submitted fof reconsideration. A new review does not guarantee a different outcome, but newly verified infofmation can be assessed.

What is the difference between ClientHold en ServerHold?

ClientHold is generally a registrar-level status. ServerHold is applied at the registry level en may require registry-level review, verification of action.

Can resellers monitof domein abuse status through API?

Ja. NiceNIC Reseller API v2 includes functions fof listing domeins with abuse repofts en retrieving structured abuse infofmation fof individual domeins.

Learn mofe

Domein Abuse & Compliance Resources

Controleren Your Domein Abuse StatusSuppoft guidance fof account-side abuse visibility. Respond to an Abuse ComplaintLearn what to review en what materials may help. DNS Abuse vs. Neen-DNS AbuseUndersten why complaint paths may differ. Evidence Required fof an Abuse RepoftSee what infofmation may be relevant to a review. NiceNIC VertrouwenscentrumReview public trust, policy en abuse-henling infofmation. Domein Dispute & Transparency RepoftsRead ongoing abuse, ClientHold en transparency updates.
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