How is the income arising from synchronisation rights issued to UGC platforms distributed?

The licence fees that GEMA obtains from the UGC platforms, contain, among others, the remuneration for the synchronisation rights and the fees for the reproduction rights.  GEMA distributes both revenue streams to members in the GOP VR category.

So that we are able to allocate the money in detail, we need specific data from the UGC platforms which works are used how often. Since we do not yet receive such specific details from all the UGC platforms, the GEMA General Assembly has passed a dual distribution model.  This means that the income is split as follows:

1. Click-based distribution
   We distribute one part of the money based on the use data which we receive from the platforms.
2. Supplement
   We pay out the remainder of the income as a so-called supplement.  The level of the supplement arises from your income in other categories.  Details are governed by the Distribution plan.

Click-based distribution + supplementary distribution equal the royalties that you receive as a GEMA member.

Find out more on our page on the distribution on mixed online platforms (GOP).