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PPL UK Distribution Rules

The PPL UK Distribution Rules are organised into 16 rules and 5 schedules. Rules 1 to 5 and rule 16 provide important information to help understand and interpret other rules or set out criteria used to determine whether a sound recording or a performance qualifies to receive allocations. Rules 6 to 15 set out the process that PPL follows to allocate or pay out revenues.
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PPL UK Distribution Rules Schedule 1: Sound Recording Qualification

Alongside Rule 3, of the UK Distribution Rules, Schedule 1 provides further information on the criteria that PPL applies to sound recording qualification.

PPL UK Distribution Rules Schedule 2: Performances

Sets out the criteria to determine whether a person’s contribution amounts to them being a Performer in relation to a particular track.

PPL UK Distribution Rules Schedule 3: Performer Qualification

Sets out the criteria to determine whether a Performer on a sound recording (as determined by reference to Schedule Two) qualifies for equitable remuneration.

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