Electronic content transaction method and its system

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To obtain a desired electronic content from the other user by a simple and legitimate means. SOLUTION: This electronic content transaction method is provided with: steps for providing a second terminal 105 with an electronic content from a first terminal 103 having the electronic content; transmitting information to the effect that the second terminal 105 has been provided with the electronic content to a server 101; and creating by the server 101 accounting information of a rebate to the provision of the electronic content for the first terminal 103 after receiving the information, from the second terminal 105, to the effect that it has been provided with the electronic content. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI