Abstract: A method for tracking the allocation of resources within a document storage repository containing a user account having a user storage total and a document distributor account having a document distributor storage total. The method can include identifying a user account containing a document, the document having an attribute that defines an author of the document as a document distributor or a general user, and a storage amount defining the amount of the document storage repository used by the document. The document can be analyzed to determine whether the attribute defines the author of the document as either a document distributor or a general user. In the event that the document distributor is the author, the storage amount associated with the document is excluded from a user storage total and included in the storage total of the document distributor.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for storage of multiple documents and a tracking log within a single file. More specifically, the present invention provides a convenient way to organize multiple documents and store them within a single file in a manner that facilitates exchange of the collection of documents and collaboration on the collection by a group of individuals. The metaphor of an envelope is used to store multiple documents and other information. Envelopes may be copied and routed or transferred to a group of individuals. Routing or transfer of envelopes is accomplished via an email transport or other mechanisms. The tracking log tracks actions performed by entities on the envelope or on documents contained therein. Multiple copies of the envelopes may be synchronized using an email or other transport system.