Are .ML domains free? 

Yes, .ML domains are free, but there are some conditions and limitations that come with this offer.

.ML is a country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Mali, a country in West Africa. In 2013, the government of Mali made a deal with a company called Freenom to offer free .ML domains to anyone who wanted one. Freenom is a Dutch company that provides free domain name registration services using a number of TLDs, including .TK, .CF, .GA, and .ML.

The free .ML domain offer has been available since 2013, and it has been very popular with people all over the world. The offer is still available as of my knowledge cutoff date of September 2021. However, it is important to note that the free .ML domain offer comes with some conditions and limitations.

Firstly, while the initial registration of a .ML domain is free, you will need to pay a renewal fee if you want to keep the domain name after the first year. The renewal fee is currently set at $15 per year, which is higher than the cost of many other TLDs. If you do not renew your domain name, it will be released back into the pool of available domain names, and someone else will be able to register it.

Secondly, there are some restrictions on the types of websites that can be hosted on a .ML domain. According to Freenom's terms of service, you cannot use a .ML domain for websites that contain "obscene, indecent, or offensive content," or that are "defamatory, libelous, slanderous, or threatening." You also cannot use a .ML domain for websites that promote "hate speech, discrimination, or violence." If you violate these terms of service, Freenom reserves the right to suspend or terminate your domain name registration.

Thirdly, there are some technical limitations associated with .ML domains. For example, some email servers may block emails from .ML domains because they are associated with high volumes of spam. Additionally, some web hosting providers may not support .ML domains, or may charge extra fees for hosting them.

In conclusion, .ML domains are free to register, but there are some conditions and limitations that come with this offer. While the initial registration is free, you will need to pay a renewal fee if you want to keep the domain name after the first year. Additionally, there are restrictions on the types of websites that can be hosted on a .ML domain, and there are some technical limitations associated with them as well. If you are considering registering a .ML domain, it is important to carefully consider these factors and to choose a domain name that fits your needs and budget.