> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.royaltyport.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Categorized Fields Overview

> Pre-categorized data fields optimized for exports, calculations, and filtering

## Overview

Categorized Fields are simplified, pre-categorized versions of structured data extractions. They take the detailed, nested data from [Structured Data](/projects/contracts/contract-details/overview#structured-data) and flatten it into standardized categories that are optimized for:

* **Exports**: Clean, consistent columns for spreadsheet exports
* **Calculations**: Pre-computed values ready for aggregation
* **Filtering**: Standardized categories for Drive filtering
* **Comparisons**: Normalized data across different contract formats

## How It Works

When a contract is processed, Royaltyport first extracts the full structured data with all its detail and nuance. Then, a second layer of processing categorizes this data into standardized fields:

```
Contract → Structured Data → Categorized Fields
                ↓                    ↓
          Full detail          Simplified view
          Nested data          Flat categories
          All context          Core elements
```

## Structured Data vs Categorized Fields

| Aspect       | Structured Data                     | Categorized Fields                  |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------- | ----------------------------------- |
| **Purpose**  | Complete extraction with all detail | Quick reference and bulk operations |
| **Format**   | Nested, hierarchical                | Flat, categorical                   |
| **Context**  | Full descriptions, conditions       | Category labels, key values         |
| **Use case** | Understanding a single contract     | Comparing across many contracts     |

<Note>
  Categorized Fields are derived from Structured Data. If you need to understand the full context or see all the conditions and exceptions, refer to the underlying Structured Data section.
</Note>

## Available Categorized Fields

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Royalties" icon="percent" href="/projects/contracts/contract-details/categorized-fields/royalties">
    Base rates by rights type (master/publishing) and revenue category.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Costs" icon="receipt" href="/projects/contracts/contract-details/categorized-fields/costs">
    Recoupment percentages by standard cost categories.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Rights" icon="shield" href="/projects/contracts/contract-details/categorized-fields/rights">
    Core rights grants flattened by rights type, control, and exclusivity.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Dates" icon="calendar" href="/projects/contracts/contract-details/categorized-fields/dates">
    Reversion dates organized by asset, date, and territory combinations.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recordings" icon="music" href="/projects/contracts/contract-details/categorized-fields/recordings">
    Main recordings with primary artist information.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>