System and method for the distribution of digital products

A system for the automated distribution of digital products from a client to consumers comprising one or more digital processors including a plurality of modular software components intercommunicating by a common messaging language, the modular components including:

• a client interface (CLI) accessible to the client to allow the client to set up and manage an offer of digital products for sale or subscription;
• an offer catalog component (OCC) accessible to consumers to provide a listing of the digital products available from the client;
• an account management system (AMS) to process consumer purchase orders;
• a rights locker component (RLC) for issuing purchased products and associated rights to consumers;
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• an order management system (OMS) to coordinate the cataloging of products, the management of accounts and the delivery of products.