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Categorized Fields are simplified views derived from Structured Data. For full detail including modifiers, exceptions, and calculation bases, see the Royalties structured data page.

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Overview

Categorized Royalties flatten the complex royalty structure into a simple view organized by rights type and revenue category. This makes it easy to compare rates across contracts and filter contracts by royalty characteristics.

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What Gets Categorized

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Rights Type

Each royalty is categorized by the type of rights it applies to:
Rights TypeDescription
MasterSound recording royalties
PublishingComposition royalties

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Revenue Types

Within each rights type, royalties are further categorized by revenue source:
Revenue TypeDescriptionTypical For
DigitalStreaming and download revenueMaster
PhysicalCD, vinyl, and physical media salesMaster
Third-party LicensesSublicensing and third-party dealsMaster
SyncSynchronization licensing (film, TV, ads)Master, Publishing
MechanicalMechanical reproduction royaltiesPublishing
PerformancePublic performance royaltiesPublishing
PrintSheet music and lyric licensingPublishing

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Rate Values

For each rights type and revenue type combination, the categorized view shows:
FieldDescription
Revenue TypeThe category of revenue
RateThe base royalty percentage

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Example

A contract with the following structured royalty data: 
Net Receipts (Calculation Base)
├── 18% - All digital exploitation
│   ├── 75% - Streaming (effective: 13.5%)
│   └── 100% - Downloads (effective: 18%)
└── 14% - Physical exploitation
Would be categorized as:
Rights TypeRevenue TypeRate
MasterDigital18%
MasterPhysical14%
The categorized rate shows the base rate for each category. Modifiers, conditions, and territory-specific variations are captured in the full Structured Data.

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Use Cases

  • Filter contracts by rights type in the Drive
  • Export data with consistent royalty columns
  • Quick reference without navigating nested structures