Hello Jeremy -
So let's see if I can clarify some of your questions:
- ARIN doesn't generally modify the terms of the RSA agreement
(this is a fairness issue so that all address holders are
under similar terms to the extent possible)
- We've actually revised the RSA on several occasions to make
the language more member-friendly. The most recent change
was the release in February 2009 of RSA 10.0, noted here:
<https://www.arin.net/announcements/2009/20090217_rsa.html>
I'd recommend referring your legal team to this announcement
and related FAQ documents, as we've tried to make as much of
background information and reasoning available as possible.
- If there are changes that your legal department would like
to suggest, I would like to hear about them, and they'll be
considered to see if they can be accommodated in a future
revision to be made available for all members. Email is
the best way to reach me, but I can also be tracked down
at my ARIN office number (+1 703 227 9850).
Thanks!
/John
John Curran
President and CEO
ARIN
On Mar 26, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Jeremy Charles wrote:
> Has anyone here had their legal department balk at the legal agreement that
> ARIN wants you to sign when you get things like an AS number or an IP block?
> Any luck in negotiating with ARIN?
>
> The agreement has language at the top saying that ARIN doesn't accept
> modifications, but our legal team is questioning whether that means it really
> is non-negotiable. They're not exactly fans of it as it is written.
