Rate Charts (2018-2022 Rate Period)
Effective: January 1, 2018 – December 31, 2022
Physical
Compact Discs, LPs, cassettes and similar products:
Recordings embodied in a physical medium.
37 CFR 385 Subpart B

Downloads
Permanent Digital Downloads (PDDs):
A download that can be retained and played permanently, like songs downloaded to your PC or phone.
37 CFR 385 Subpart B


Ringtones:
Recordings downloaded to your phone that play when someone calls.
37 CFR 385 Subpart B

Subscription Services
Standalone Non-portable Subscriptions, Streaming Only:
Subscription services accessible on desktop computers that only play music when a live internet connection exists.
37 CFR 385 Subpart C


Standalone Non-portable Subscriptions, Mixed Use:
Subscription services accessible on desktop computers that play music whether the computer is online or offline.
37 CFR 385 Subpart C


Standalone Portable Subscriptions:
Subscription services accessible through portable devices such as mobile phones.
37 CFR 385 Subpart C


Bundled Subscription Offering - Music Product:
Interactive streaming or limited download subscription service bundled with another music product (such as locker services, permanent downloads, or ringtones).
37 CFR 385 Subpart C


Bundled Subscription Offering - Non-Music Product:
Interactive streaming or limited download subscription service bundled with another non-music product (such as a mobile phone).
37 CFR 385 Subpart C


All Other Offerings:
Includes free non-subscription or ad-supported Services that offer streaming music to end users for free or any Offering that is not subject to a subscriber-based royalty floor.
37 CFR 385 Subpart C