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ARTICLE · 12 AUGUST 1998

DataCash Trading Modules

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This module is designed to allow access to subscription-based services such as newsletters. The module typically process a monthly deduction from the customer's Credit Card as this minimises the risk to the merchant and the customer. This module was used by The Guardian Newspaper to sell 'Premium Membership' access to its Ashes 97 site.

Pay-To-View

This module is designed to give paid access to a document or a set of documents and is ideal for those who wish to sell 'soft goods' such as documents over the Internet. The user will only be able to download software after their Credit Card payment has been validated. This facility is currently being used by JCP to sell access to its white paper 'Electronic Commerce: Analysis of a new business paradigm'.

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