Content distribution system and a reference server

摘要

A content distribution system includes a plurality of distribution servers ( 101-108 ), and a reference server ( 112 ). The reference server ( 112 ) holds URLs showing network locations of the plurality of distribution servers ( 101-108 ), and transmits a URL for a distribution server to user terminal ( 109 ) in response to a user's request. When one of the distribution servers ( 101-108 ) is accessed by a user terminal ( 109 ), the distribution server determines whether access has been performed as a result of receiving location information from the reference server ( 112 ). If this is the case, the distribution server generates payment information commanding the user terminal to pay the distribution server and the reference server, and transmits a distribution package including the payment information and a digital content to the user terminal.