Server device, content transmitting method, and download managing method

A server device comprising:

• a request receiving section configured to receive a request to obtain a content from a user;
• a request retaining section configured to retain the request to obtain the content in association with an account of the user;
• a sign-in managing section configured to permit the user to sign in from a terminal device in which the content requested to be obtained is installed by using the account;
• and
• a state managing section configured to determine that processing for the obtainment request is completed in a case where the signed-in user satisfies a predetermined condition in relation to the terminal device.

A content transmitting method comprising:

• receiving a request to obtain a content from a user;
• retaining the request to obtain the content in association with an account of the user;
• permitting the user to sign in from a terminal device by using the account of the user;
• and
• giving an instruction to transmit the content requested to be obtained to the terminal device in a case where the signed-in user satisfies a predetermined condition in relation to the terminal device.

A download managing method comprising:

• receiving a request to obtain a content from a user;
• retaining the request to obtain the content in association with an account of the user;
• permitting the user to sign in from a terminal device in which the content requested to be obtained is installed by using the account;
• and
• determining that processing for the obtainment request is completed in a case where the signed-in user satisfies a predetermined condition in relation to the terminal device.