Understanding Your Rights
Performance Royalties — Earned when your music is played publicly. Learn more →
Mechanical Royalties — Earned when your music is streamed or reproduced. Learn more →
Publishing Royalties — Earned from songwriting & composition. Publishing tools →
Neighboring Rights — Earned by performers & master owners overseas. Legal breakdown →
Copyright Registration — Protects your ownership legally. Copyright law →
Digital Distribution — Sends your music to streaming platforms. Manager tools →
If you don’t understand something, the Royalty Runner Glossary explains every term in plain language.
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