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>Freenom on the other hand discloses the limited free registration period and the $10 annual registration fees

When the company literally has FREE in its name, and their site is covered with ads boasting “FREE DOMAIN NAMES”, I don’t think that disclosing the true nature of their offer in the fine print legitimizes their business model. It’s a scam, because people didn’t have informed consent, and I don’t care about the legalese.

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That’s pretty disingenuous, it’s not “hidden” in terms and conditions. And it’s not complicated legalese.

If it’s a scam why do they have sections explaining “paid and free domains” why do they have a “price chart”.

Free is in their name because they offer a free 12 month domain registration unlike other domain registrars which typically all offer discounts for the first year.

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