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LuxObscura said:
it is kind of weird.
people could come to a wrong conclusion.
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Nothing we can do about it. Domain ownership is not something we can affect. The concept of a "DMT Nexus" is not trademarked by Trav (though maybe it should be?) so anyone can register a domain that's close to ours without violating any real laws. What conclusions people come to is none of our concern. If they know what the Nexus is all about, they'll understand that we have no connection to anything similar to what you shared.
 
And it's gone....

Directly contacted the domain registration party in their chat, and within a few minutes the domain was taken down. It can still linger for about 48 hours in worldwide DNS, but after that it's gone.

The domain was registered at:
And if this is their standard customer service then they really deserve a big shout out for being awesome (thank you Miles)!


And @LuxObscura Thank you for notifying us!


For other people in the future: never feel scared to report cases like this to me or another mod in a conversation! In a conversation you can explicitly name the domain name to me, outside of the view of others, and I'll take immediate action.


Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
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blig-blug said:
That seems to be a generated response about the possibility of it being trademarked, but says nothing about whether it actually is.
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Yes, with our 'prior art' we kinda own that name on a semi-legal base (thank you portasophia.org for teaching me those lessons). Trademarking something can be quite expensive if you like to do that world wide.


Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
LOL, they removed that domain so fast, I cannot even use their report abuse form anymore since it's no longer existing. 😂

Btw, this was the abuse report:
We are contacting you on behalf of The DMT-Nexus (DMT-Nexus forum), a long-established and well-respected online community dedicated to research, education, and harm reduction related to psychoactive substances-especially DMT. Our platform is known for promoting safety, scientific understanding, and responsible discourse around these topics. We do not engage in or condone any form of substance sales.

It has come to our attention that the domain [dmtnexus.net], registered through your service, is being used to illegally sell controlled substances, including DMT, LSD, MDMA, and other potentially dangerous compounds. This site is also misappropriating our name and reputation, clearly attempting to capitalize on the trust and credibility we have built over many years.

We appreciate that your team (Miles) has already taken prompt action in response to this issue-thank you sincerely for that! We would like to formally request the continued deactivation of the domain and, if possible, that you report this matter to the appropriate law enforcement agencies to prevent further misuse and protect the public.

Your swift handling of this issue reflects very positively on your organization, and we are grateful for your cooperation in helping to maintain the integrity of both your service and our community.

Kind regards,

The Traveler
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Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
Nydex said:
Wait, have you actually trademarked the Nexus name??? If so, that's amazing!
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Unfortunately trademarking a name is quite expensive, and with our 'prior art' since 2006 we have quite a solid case.





(I'm no legal expert so there can be hallucinations and other wrong 'facts' in this piece of A.I. text)


🇪🇺 EU Trademark Registration (via EUIPO)


Base fees:


  • €850 for the first class
  • +€50 for the second class
  • +€150 for each class beyond the second

Summary:


Number of ClassesTotal Cost
1 class€850
2 classes€900
3 classes€1,050

✅ Valid for 10 years, renewable



🇺🇸 US Trademark Registration (via USPTO)


Base fees:


  • $250 to $350 per class
    • $250 = TEAS Plus (cheaper, but stricter formatting)
    • $350 = TEAS Standard (more flexibility)

Additional possible costs:


  • U.S. Attorney Requirement: If you don’t have a U.S. address, you’ll need a U.S.-licensed attorney — typically costs $300–$800
  • Responding to USPTO objections (“Office Actions”) can add legal costs if needed

Summary:


Number of ClassesBase Cost (without attorney)
1 class$250–$350
2 classes$500–$700

✅ Valid for 10 years, but you must file a use statement between years 5–6



💼 Should you hire a trademark attorney?


Not strictly required for the EU (but recommended), mandatory in the U.S. if you don’t reside there.


ServiceEstimated Fee
Trademark search€200–€500
Application support€500–€1000
Responding to office actionsVaries


🌍 International Option via WIPO (Madrid System)


Once you register your trademark in one country (e.g. EU), you can use the Madrid System to extend protection to other countries like the U.S., Canada, Australia, etc.


  • Base WIPO cost: CHF 653 (€680)
  • Country and class fees are added to this
  • Expect €1500–€2500 total for EU + US + 2–3 classes

✅ Advantage: Single application, global coverage



✅ Recommended Strategy (Smart & Cost-Effective)


  1. Start with EU registration
    Get protection where you’re based — total cost: €850–€1050
  2. Apply for U.S. protection via USPTO
    If the U.S. is strategically important: $250–$700, plus attorney if needed
  3. Later expand internationally via WIPO/Madrid
    Once the EU mark is in place, use it to apply for global protection — this saves time and complexity



Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
Nydex said:
Nothing we can do about it. Domain ownership is not something we can affect. The concept of a "DMT Nexus" is not trademarked by Trav (though maybe it should be?) so anyone can register a domain that's close to ours without violating any real laws. What conclusions people come to is none of our concern. If they know what the Nexus is all about, they'll understand that we have no connection to anything similar to what you shared.
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In the past I've had several of these cases, in the end they all resolved rather quickly. No legit domain register wants to be associated by such sites.

Even back in the day when we had that huge DDoS attack, once OVH mitigated the attack, I could trace the origins of each bot-network and send all those providers a solid cease and desist, which I think they all complied quite fast. You could see each bot-network going down one after the other, was a pleasant sight to see after those horrible weeks of downtime.

And that is btw why we are still hosted at OVH in France, due to their robust anti-DDoS mitigation methods!


Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
I had no idea registrars cared as much! I've reported a few scam websites to GoDaddy in the past and all I got was automated responses and a complete lack of care, which is why I assumed they just didn't care at all, not the least because in their ToS they explicitly state that they bear no responsibility about the nature of websites linked to the domains registered via their service.

Perhaps my info was outdated and they've started caring more, which is amazing. Thanks for sharing all that info Trav! <3
 
Nydex said:
I had no idea registrars cared as much! I've reported a few scam websites to GoDaddy in the past and all I got was automated responses and a complete lack of care, which is why I assumed they just didn't care at all, not the least because in their ToS they explicitly state that they bear no responsibility about the nature of websites linked to the domains registered via their service.

Perhaps my info was outdated and they've started caring more, which is amazing. Thanks for sharing all that info Trav! <3
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GoDaddy is known for being one of the worst in the industry. They do not care, at all, it seems.

It might be that GoDaddy has automated checks for such sites, so that only few slip through the cracks? This namesilo was legit though!


Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
Pandora said:
So I guess they were trying to make another DMT-Nexus.
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Mine is they were selling illicit substances under our name. But, yes, one can also see why website cloning would be taken very seriously by any website registration provider worth its salt, given the proliferation of online scamming.

Thanks for the incisive and well-documented response, @The Traveler!
 
I've removed another one on Pinterest, and scanning more.

P.s. you can all help by finding DMT-Nexus like sites, social media and such that are clearly not out platform, and taken advantage of our solid standing in the science field, and we will send cease and desist to them all, or even better: make them aware and give them a FYI promo video and other ways to create safe best practices to surf the web!

p.s. if someone wants the word DMT-Nexus trademarked I'm open for fininancial ways to make this happen, I might even contact THE BEST prior art lawyer about this in the USA, and he hopefully may pro bono do the USA sides of things. Who known what silod connections can help?



Kind regards,

The Traveler
 
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