A method, system, and computer-readable medium is described for
facilitating interactions between computing systems, such as by providing
an electronic Web service ("WS") marketplace via which third-party WS
providers make their WSes available to third-party WS consumers who
locate and purchase access to those WSes via the electronic marketplace.
Some or all available WSes may have associated use prices and or
non-price use conditions, and if so access to those WSes may be provided
only if a consumer requesting access provides appropriate payment and
otherwise satisfies the specified use conditions. In some situations, WS
consumers may also purchase subscriptions to provide later access to
registered WSes. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring
it, and is submitted with the intention that it will not be used to
interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.