Patent ID: 8275671
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method, comprising the steps of: a) validating, by at least one server computer, the trustworthiness of a Hosting Provider by confirming that one or more computer systems of said Hosting Provider are secure, wherein said Hosting Provider comprises an entity providing website hosting services to third parties; b) validating, by said at least one server computer, the trustworthiness of a Merchant using said Hosting Provider to host an eCommerce website resolving from a domain name by confirming that said domain name is registered to said Merchant; c) validating, by said at least one server computer, the trustworthiness of a Customer attempting to purchase goods or services from said Merchant via said eCommerce website; and d) responsive to a determination that said Hosting Provider, said Merchant, and said Customer are validated, approving, by said at least one server computer, an eCommerce transaction involving said Hosting Provider, said Merchant, and said Customer.