I am competition to DirectNIC, but I can WITHOUT A DOUBT attest to the fact that they WILL NOT screw you. Sig and the guys at DirectNIC are some of the most professional, ethical people I know.
This is just another example of why it is important to be sure you try to work out any percieved differences with your vendors before you go public.....you might find out that the mistake is on you!!
Just my
--T