Automated Clearing House (ACH)
A form of online check payment.
Tool that tests a user's system for DRM compatibility.
Cookie
Text file stored on a user's computer that stores information; often used for tracking clicks and sales.
CVV2 Number
A 3-digit credit card verification number used to authorize transactions.
Decline
A transaction that is declined for any reason.
Digital Rights Management
Technology used by content owners to limit or otherwise control how content is distributed and used.
Download to Own
Allows clients to package media for direct purchase but retain control over how content is used.
E-Ticket
"Token" purchased by consumers, allowing them to purchase items.
Encryption
A method of scrambling data so it cannot easily be read by unauthorized parties.
Expiration
A recurring transaction that has ended due to the number of total rebills passing the specified amount or time period.
Extensible Markup Language
Markup language used to format structured data; also known as XML.
File Transfer Protocol
Network technology protocol used to transfer files from a local computer to a Web server.
FTP
See File Transfer Protocol.
HTML
See Hyper Text Markup Language.
Hyper Text Markup Language
An interpreted code language used to build Web pages.
Initial Period
Length of time between the initial bill and the first recurring bill.
Initial Price
Beginning cost of the subscription.
IP Address
Unique number that identifies a computer on a network.
License
Special code or access privilege for a consumer to access protected media.
License Acquisition Window
Window for consumer to enter a license key.
License Restoration
Allows the option to restore licenses if they are lost; must be enabled by the seller.
Licenser
Window for consumer to enter a license key.
Pay Per View
Charge consumer for time actually spent viewing content.
Pop-Up Window
A separate browser window that opens at a specified time.
Product
In the context of Digital Store Front, refers to an item available for download.
A special deal used to promote sales.
Rebill
Automated recurring billing transaction.
Recurring Billing
Billing recurs at a set rate and interval.
Recurring Period
The amount of time between each rebill.
Recurring Price
The amount charged for each recurring bill.
Technology that tracks a user's selections made within a store front. These selections will be stored until the user "checks out" and finalizes payment for the items.
The secure page used by consumers to enter their payment and membership information.
Single Billing
Billing occurs once and does not recur.
Submission
Occurs when a user clicks the Submit button on a form.
Subscription ID
A unique number that identifies each individual transaction.
Trial
Introductory period that allows the consumer to \"try out\" a site before subscribing.
Internet address that maps a domain name to an IP address.