Our system has always allowed the original Registrant to renew the domain up until the time when the domain is moved into the new owners account. If the original Registrant renews, the auction is canceled.
During the entire Post-Expiration period, the original registrant has the right to renew the Expired Domain, regardless of any payments You may make in an effort to purchase the Expired Domain. By bidding on the Expired Domain, Buyer acknowledges and agrees that if Buyer has the winning bid, the transfer of the Expired Domain will not be completed until after the Post-Expiration period lapses. If the Expired Domain is renewed by the original registrant, You will receive an account credit for the full purchase price, or, at Dynadot’s sole discretion, a refund.