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Categorized Fields are simplified views derived from Structured Data. For full detail including approval conditions and descriptions, see the Costs structured data page.

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Overview

Categorized Costs flatten the various cost provisions in a contract into standardized categories with their recoupment percentages. This enables quick comparisons of recoupment terms across contracts.

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What Gets Categorized

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Cost Categories

All costs are mapped to one of the following standard categories:
CategoryDescriptionExamples
ArtworkVisual asset creationAlbum artwork, photography, design
MarketingPromotional activitiesAdvertising, PR, radio promotion
RemixRemix productionRemix fees, remix production costs
PromoPromotional copiesFree goods, promotional units
MasteringAudio masteringMastering engineer, mastering studio
RecordingRecording productionStudio time, engineering, musicians
VideoVideo productionMusic videos, lyric videos, visualizers
GeneralUncategorized costsCosts that don’t fit other categories

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Recoupment Percentage

For each category, the categorized view shows the recoupment percentage:
ValueMeaning
100%Fully recoupable from artist royalties
50%Half recoupable, half absorbed by label
0%Non-recoupable (label expense)

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Example

A contract with various cost provisions:
  • “Recording costs: 100% recoupable”
  • “Video production: 50% recoupable with prior approval”
  • “Independent marketing: fully recoupable”
  • “Tour support: 50% recoupable”
Would be categorized as:
CategoryRecoupable Percentage
Recording100%
Video50%
Marketing100%
General50%
Approval requirements and specific conditions are captured in the full Structured Data. The categorized view focuses on the recoupment rate for each category.

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Use Cases

  • Filter contracts by cost category in the Drive
  • Compare recoupment terms across contracts
  • Identify patterns in your deal structures
  • Export data with standardized cost columns