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**moxsum** · 08-19-2003, 03:37 AM

I am possibly going to begin working on a site with this guy, but I want it to be setup, so neither of us could screw the other one over. So is there a way that we could jointly own a domain?

**cyphix** · 08-19-2003, 03:50 AM

Only way I can think of is to register a business name that is jontly owned by both of you & register it to the business name.

**Nexus** · 08-19-2003, 04:06 AM

Organization Name: DomainName.com LLC
Admin Name: Admin Contact
Admin Address: Partner 1, Partner 2 & Partner 3
123 Something Something
PO BOX Yadda Yadd
SomeCity, Some State 061244

Form your LLC or Partnership, under the name and as with any joint project, have everything in writing.

~ Nexus

**Rocket2Uranus** · 08-19-2003, 07:34 AM

I don't think you even have to go that far. Just sit down with a lawyer and draw up a legal, binding contract to cover your needs.

**Spider** · 08-19-2003, 07:38 AM

Just give me the domain and I will rent it out to you 2.

**WebCat** · 08-19-2003, 01:43 PM

This is probably viewed by the law as a PARTNERSHIP!

Beware of PARTNERSHIPS that do not have the terms clearly spelled out!

Think of it as a business "Pre-Nuptual" agreement!

And usually the registrar will follow the instructions of ANYONE listed as registrant.. so your "partner" could instruct them to trasnfer it to his girlfriend and they will and you are SOL, unless you want to go to court!

**getmikey** · 08-21-2003, 10:30 PM

And here's why:

Normally most people think a partnership is a good thing when it comes to co-owning. But in the case of starting a business, as someone suggested, you open yourself up to unlimited liability.

Why?

Because when you file the least expensive form of partnership, you end up with a general type of partnership. General partners are able to put the entire partnership into debt, and each partner is completely liable for the debts of the partnership.

What does that mean?

Partner A and Partner B come together for a business deal. They go to the local municipality or county recorders office and file partnership paperwork under a "fictitious business name", also known in other places as a "doing business as" name.

Partner A is cautious and proceeds as agreed upon. Partner B is a risk-taker, and signs the partnership up for all types of debts using his/her signature only. Logic would have you think that only Partner B is liable for what he signed the partnership into. But the law says otherwise.

Partner A finds out and disagrees with Partner B's risky behavior and spending. They argue (it's a partnership, it could happen), and Partner B splits. Neither Partner A nor the creditors Partner B has signed the partnership into debt with can find him.

Guess what?

Partner A gets sued by the creditors and is required to pay the debts, even though he/she did not even sign the paperwork.

The legal logic is this:

Either partner can sign paperwork putting the partnership into debt all by him/herself, and the partnership (and therefore all partners creditors are able to find) is completely liable for the debt.

By the way, I'm not a lawyer . . . I learned this by picking up a copy of a book written by one of Robert Kiyosaki's (Rich Dad Poor Dad) advisors.

There are other types of partnerships that offer more protection, and other types of entities besides partnerships that can have both more protection and more flexibility.

All I'm saying is, before you jump into a partnership PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

Banned: bidawinner · 08-22-2003, 12:10 AM

Good advise guys..proceed with extreme caution..

08-19-2003, 03:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
moxsum Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 05-15-2009 02:00 AM iTrader: (2) Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 271 DNF$: 1,657 Country:	Possible to share ownership of a domain? I am possibly going to begin working on a site with this guy, but I want it to be setup, so neither of us could screw the other one over. So is there a way that we could jointly own a domain?

08-19-2003, 03:50 AM	#2 (permalink)
cyphix Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 11-09-2009 09:45 AM iTrader: (26) Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 3,565 DNF$: 1,325 Location: Australia Country:	Only way I can think of is to register a business name that is jontly owned by both of you & register it to the business name. __________________ 538k Lyrics Database Available - Only $49 - Check Here

08-19-2003, 04:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Nexus DNF Addict Last Online: Yesterday 04:51 PM iTrader: (3) Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,493 DNF$: 52 Location: Boston, MA	Organization Name: DomainName.com LLC Admin Name: Admin Contact Admin Address: Partner 1, Partner 2 & Partner 3 123 Something Something PO BOX Yadda Yadd SomeCity, Some State 061244 Form your LLC or Partnership, under the name and as with any joint project, have everything in writing. ~ Nexus __________________ FreeWho.com - Free Internet Tools! Last edited by Nexus; 08-19-2003 at 04:11 AM..

08-19-2003, 07:34 AM	#4 (permalink)
Rocket2Uranus DNF Addict Last Online: 10-23-2009 06:46 PM iTrader: (24) Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 2,150 DNF$: 2,834 Location: Grand Rapids, MI	I don't think you even have to go that far. Just sit down with a lawyer and draw up a legal, binding contract to cover your needs. __________________ Quick Setup for a FREE $8.95 eNom Account

08-19-2003, 01:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
WebCat Exclusive Lifetime Member Last Online: 04-09-2007 06:29 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,031 DNF$: 21,741 Location: Southern California	Proceed With Extreme Caution! This is probably viewed by the law as a PARTNERSHIP! Beware of PARTNERSHIPS that do not have the terms clearly spelled out! Think of it as a business "Pre-Nuptual" agreement! And usually the registrar will follow the instructions of ANYONE listed as registrant.. so your "partner" could instruct them to trasnfer it to his girlfriend and they will and you are SOL, unless you want to go to court! __________________ MetallicaForum.com - DomainElf.com - Exclaims.net DomainExpires.com - TouringSound.com - SongNet.us SongClick.com - DedicatedTraffic.com - AmericanMovie.us

08-19-2003, 07:38 AM	#5 (permalink)
Spider Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Joe Spano Last Online: 10-26-2008 09:15 PM iTrader: (3) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,610 DNF$: 0 Location: San Diego Country:	Just give me the domain and I will rent it out to you 2.

08-21-2003, 10:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
getmikey Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 06-30-2006 07:48 PM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 23 DNF$: 76	Sharing + Partnership = Danger ... Proceed With Caution And here's why: Normally most people think a partnership is a good thing when it comes to co-owning. But in the case of starting a business, as someone suggested, you open yourself up to unlimited liability. Why? Because when you file the least expensive form of partnership, you end up with a general type of partnership. General partners are able to put the entire partnership into debt, and each partner is completely liable for the debts of the partnership. What does that mean? Partner A and Partner B come together for a business deal. They go to the local municipality or county recorders office and file partnership paperwork under a "fictitious business name", also known in other places as a "doing business as" name. Partner A is cautious and proceeds as agreed upon. Partner B is a risk-taker, and signs the partnership up for all types of debts using his/her signature only. Logic would have you think that only Partner B is liable for what he signed the partnership into. But the law says otherwise. Partner A finds out and disagrees with Partner B's risky behavior and spending. They argue (it's a partnership, it could happen), and Partner B splits. Neither Partner A nor the creditors Partner B has signed the partnership into debt with can find him. Guess what? Partner A gets sued by the creditors and is required to pay the debts, even though he/she did not even sign the paperwork. The legal logic is this: Either partner can sign paperwork putting the partnership into debt all by him/herself, and the partnership (and therefore all partners creditors are able to find) is completely liable for the debt. By the way, I'm not a lawyer . . . I learned this by picking up a copy of a book written by one of Robert Kiyosaki's (Rich Dad Poor Dad) advisors. There are other types of partnerships that offer more protection, and other types of entities besides partnerships that can have both more protection and more flexibility. All I'm saying is, before you jump into a partnership PROCEED WITH CAUTION.

08-22-2003, 12:10 AM	#8 (permalink)
Banned: bidawinner Account Terminated Last Online: 05-08-2009 02:24 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,677 DNF$: 8,176 Location: MN Country:	Good advise guys..proceed with extreme caution..

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