What is an administrative-dispute-resolution provider?

An administrative-dispute-resolution provider is an organization approved by ICANN to administer UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) proceedings.

Here is a list of the approved administrative-dispute-resolution providers: http://www.icann.org/udrp/approved-providers.htm.

The UDRP is adhered to by all ICANN Registrars and ensures all proceedings will be conducted according to the ICANN Rules for Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy.