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Overview

The Payments extraction captures the compensation structure including recurring payment types, advances, and fixed fees.

What Gets Extracted

Payment Details

Basic payment information displayed in a grid:
FieldDescription
Recurring Payment TypeRoyalty, Profit Share, or Buyout
CurrencyPayment currency (USD, EUR, GBP, etc.)

Advances

Recoupable payments made upfront:
FieldDescription
AmountFixed value or range (min-max)
NameAdvance identifier (e.g., “Initial Advance”)
DescriptionDetails from the agreement
ConditionPayment trigger (e.g., “Payable upon execution”)
The header shows the total advance range across all advances.

Fixed Fees

Non-recoupable payments:
FieldDescription
AmountFee value
NameFee identifier
DescriptionWhat the fee covers
ConditionPayment trigger
The header shows the total of all fixed fees.

Advance Types

Common advance structures:
TypeDescription
Signing AdvancePaid upon contract execution
Recording FundBudget for recording costs
Per-Album AdvancePaid for each album delivered
Option AdvancePaid when options are exercised
Tour SupportAdvances for touring

Payment Triggers

Conditions that trigger payments:
  • “Payable upon execution”
  • “Upon delivery of masters”
  • “Upon commercial release”
  • “Within 30 days of signing”
  • “Upon exercise of option”

Recoupable vs Non-Recoupable

TypeRecoupableDescription
AdvancesYesRecovered from future royalties
Fixed FeesNoLabel expense, not recovered

Editing Payments

Click the edit icon to:
  • Add advances or fees
  • Modify amounts
  • Update payment conditions
  • Correct currency
  • Change payment types