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.
Alongside Rule 3, of the UK Distribution Rules, Schedule 1 provides further information on the criteria that PPL applies to sound recording qualification.
Sets out the criteria to determine whether a person’s contribution amounts to them being a Performer in relation to a particular track.
Sets out the criteria to determine whether a Performer on a sound recording (as determined by reference to Schedule Two) qualifies for equitable remuneration.
Sets out how the relevant revenues from UK licensing are allocated to the accounts of a particular record company or particular record companies.
Sets out how the relevant revenues from UK licensing are allocated to the accounts of a particular performer or particular performers. This includes details of the proportion allocated to featured and non-featured performers.
The rules applicable to the distribution of monies collected by PPL from collective management organisations (CMOs) in respect of the exploitation of PPL members’ rights outside of the United Kingdom.
The VPL UK Distribution Rules are organised into 12 rules and 2 schedules. Rules 1 to 4 and rule 12 provide important information to help understand and interpret other rules or set out criteria used to determine whether a music video qualifies to receive allocations. Rules 5 to 11 set out the process that VPL follows to allocate or pay out revenues.
VPL’s policy regarding the qualification of a Music Video for allocations and payments.
VPL’s policy regarding how monies allocated to a Music Video in respect of the exercise of the UK Rights in that Music Video shall be allocated amongst the Members who are entitled to remuneration in respect of that Music Video.
A guide to the PPL, VPL, and International Distribution Rules.