is communicated along with the user 39 s logon credentials through completion of the logon dialog once the remote service receives the credentials and request for charge redirection it first evaluates the user credentials if the credentials are deemed valid then remote service checks for the user 39 s authority to redirect the charges if the authority is confirmed a session to the remote service is opened and a legally binding unique digital voucher is transmitted to the owner of the local platform the voucher is promise of payment for any incremental charges incurred during the course of the session at the close of the session the local platform may tabulate any costs incurred as a result of the session and submits the voucher and an itemized bill back to the remote service the remote service first authenticates the voucher and then compares the bill to its own log of the session 39 s events if it determines that the bill is accurate the remote service initiates payment referencing the bill and voucher to the owner of the local platform or to whomever is cited as the payee on the submitted bill if there is a discrepancy between the bill and the remote services session log or the voucher is not successfully authenticated the remote service may pay only undisputed charges or may withhold payment for all charges resolution of the matter may then be achieved through a negotiated settlement or by pursuing a legal remedy ultimately in embodiments of the invention a subscribing participant is charged for the service charges covered by the remote service while particular embodiments of the invention.