The .ORG domain was designated as an "open, unrestricted" domain, one in which anyone could register. It has evolved into the domain used primarily for noncommercial endeavors around the world. It is the place where people build Web sites encompassing a wide range of noncommercial activity, including education, philanthropy, personal projects, arts and culture, community and civic activities, social and fraternal organizations, and much much more.
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