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> Despite the fact that it's registered and paid for until 2040

How is this possible? I thought there was a 10 year limit.

I think it was figure of speech. The domain is registered until 2036

> Registry Expiration: 2036-01-29 00:00:00 UTC Updated: 2026-09-03 08:12:27 UTC Created: 2002-01-23 14:41:45 UTC

Will they get a refund?

it's probably a 10 year registration, plus a pre-paid renewal at the registrar