Hosting a server for others on a global computer network for the purpose of facilitating e-commerce via such a server, namely, for the purpose of facilitating the purchase and distribution of electronic books and digital content via a computer global network; platform as a service (PAAS) featuring computer software platforms for use in verifying academic qualifications, database management, and managing compliance with commercial and licensing rules and regulations; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting of computer software problems relating to the functioning of an e-commerce platform; Application service provider featuring computer application software for mobile devices and desktop computers to allow users to read and acquire books that synchronizes notes, highlights, bookmarks between different platforms through a computer global network; Providing a web-based service, featuring computer application technology that facilitates the adoption of electronic books and digital content allowing for the ingestion of books for distribution to users, specifying content rights, and the management of content for e-commerce, namely, providing a website featuring non-downloadable software that enables users to view and purchase e-books and also enables authors to select what may be viewed and purchased