Microgift System and Method of Operation
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1. A computer system that implements a microgifting service where a specific gift, valid only for a specific amount of time, is provided via the system upon purchase by a giftor to a giftee, where said giftor is notified by the system upon redemption or expiration of said gift, and where the value of the gift is refunded to the giftor should the gift expire.
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A computer system implements a microgifting service where a gift of a specific item, valid only for a specific amount of time, is provided via the system upon purchase of the gift by a giftor to a giftee. The giftor is notified by the system upon redemption or expiration of the gift, and where the value of the gift is refunded to the giftor should the gift expire.
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- 1. A computer system that implements a microgifting service where a specific gift, valid only for a specific amount of time, is provided via the system upon purchase by a giftor to a giftee, where said giftor is notified by the system upon redemption or expiration of said gift, and where the value of the gift is refunded to the giftor should the gift expire.
- 16. A computer system that implements a gifting service where a list of potential affiliated merchants is maintained and may be claimed by third parties such that the third party receives compensation when this merchant enrolls in the system.
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