1 SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at billiard rooms, game centers and similar premises.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:
Performance at restaurants, bars, or that part of the premises for bowling, roller skating and ice skating within the premises.
Performance by means of a contrivance, such as juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token.
2 ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

3 DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Floor Area” means the area measured from wall to wall of the whole of that part of the premises to which the public are admitted and in which the music is audible.

3.4 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at bowling centers or alleys to which no specific charge for admission is made either to the premises as a whole or those parts of the premises where music is performed, and provided that the seating area is not intended to be used as accommodation for the consumption of refreshments.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:

Performance at restaurants, bars, billiard rooms or games halls within the premises of a bowling center;Performance by means of a contrivance, such as juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

 2.2.2 Visual Music Performance:

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to busking, whether or not a charge is made for the performance, in any place indoor and/or outdoor not otherwise adequately covered by a licence from the Society.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year is as follows:

Background Music (Mechanical Performance)/Live Music Performance:

 3. APPLICATION

3.1 Applicants for a Permit under this tariff are required to give this Society such information on the Society’s appropriate forms as may be necessary to enable the Society to decide whether the tariff is applicable.

4. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

4.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Macau Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Macau Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

4.2 “Busking” means that the “Busker” who got the “Busking Points” document issued by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macau Special Administrative Region and to perform street performance at designated public places and time periods.

4.3 “Society” means Macau Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MACA).

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to causing the Society’s Repertoire given in the course of, or in connection with, the exhibition of cinematographic films/audiovisual works, at cinemas or other premises at which under the commercial exhibition of cinematographic films/audiovisual works regularly takes place. Licenses issued under this tariff shall cover the following categories of public performance of the Society’s Repertoire:

(i) Performance as an accompaniment to the exhibition of cinematographic films whether the repertoire is performed by means of the sound track of film or otherwise;

(ii) Performance as an accompaniment to the exhibition of advertisement whether the repertoire is performed by means of the sound track of the advertisements of otherwise;

(iii) Performance for intermission, play in, and play out purposes;

(iv) Performance in a cinema foyer but only as a relay of music being performed in the auditorium or the music comprised in forthcoming attractions, provided that the foyer is not used as a café or otherwise with seating accommodation for the consumption of refreshment;

(v) Performances in the form of not more than three items of variety entertainment introduced before, during or after each exhibition of the complete cinematographic film/audiovisual works programme.

2. EXCLUSIONS

This tariff does not apply to performances of the Society’s Repertoire other than those expressly mentioned in paragraph 1 hereof, and any license granted by the Society under this tariff is subject to the condition that the License shall notify the Society of all entertainments or events with music held at the premises licensed under this tariff and shall pay all royalties due therefore in accordance with the appropriated tariff.

3. ANNUAL RETURNS

Not later than 30 days after the end of a License Year, a License under this tariff shall furnish to the Society a statement, on such form as supplied by the Society, showing the Gross Receipts for that License Year. The statement should be either certified by an accountant who is qualified to be appointed auditor to a public company, or by an authorized officer of the License who shall prove the accuracy of the statement.

4. ANNUAL ROYALTY

4.1 Films /audiovisual works with no admission charge:

(i) 15% on the aggregate hiring charges (including any charges for reimbursable and miscellaneous charges) payable to the venue management in respect of the film/audiovisual works; or

(ii)MOP 0.85 per attendance per session of film/audiovisual works,

whichever is higher, subject to a minimum royalty of MOP 768.36 per session of performance.

4.2 Films /audiovisual works with admission charge:

0.3% on the actual Gross Receipts with a minimum royalty of MOP 1,152.55 per session of performance.

4.3 In the mutual presence of 4.1 and 4.2, royalties will be the sum calculated in 4.1 and 4.2.

5. APPLICATON FOR LICENSES

(i) Applications for a license under this tariff are required to give the Society such information on the Society’s appropriate form as may be necessary to enable the Society to decide whether this tariff is applicable.

(ii) The Society is not bound to offer a license or permit under this in respect of any films unless application has been made in advance of the film.

6. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

6.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

6.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

6.3 “Gross Receipts” means all monies received or receivable as admission charges, in connection with any exhibition of cinematographic films to which this tariff applies, irrespective of whether such exhibitions are morning shows, mid-night shows or fund-raising shows, and where complimentary tickets are issued and accepted for any such shows, “Gross Receipts’ shall be deemed to include the total revenue such tickets would have yielded had the normal charges been made in respect of these tickets.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF
1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at clinics, dental clinics and similar premises.
2. ROYALTY RATES
2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the Licence Year, and are payable in advance of the Licence Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a Licence Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

2.2.2 Visual Music Performance:

Additional royalty on top of 2.2.1 above shall be levied by reference to the number of video screens:

3. DEFINITION
For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Floor Area” means the area measured from wall to wall of the whole of that part of the premises to which the public are admitted and in which the music is audible.

3.5 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at discotheques, dance halls or similar premises.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance): 

  2.2.2 Live Music Performance: 

Where daily operation-hours exceeds 8 hours, the fees are increased by 10%

2.2.3 Live Music Performance and Background Music

(Mechanical Performance):

Where daily operation-hours exceeds 8 hours, the fees are increased by 10%

2.2.4 Video Music Performance: 

Where daily operation-hours exceeds 8 hours, the fees are increased by 10%

3. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire within Ferris Wheel, Cable Car or similar facilities.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:
Any kind of live music performance within or outside the cabins.
2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

                                                                                     Royalty (MOP)

Ferris wheel & Cable car
Background Music (Mechanical Performance) per cabin
For record-player(s)                                                     $  1,606.61

For each relay point                                                        $  15.98

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:-

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s repertoire at Reception Center or similar premises or office for the enjoyment or listening by both employees and visitors therein.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rate payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof is as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

For the employees thereafter

2.2.2 Visual Music Performance:

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Macau Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Macau Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at beauty salons or similar premises.

 2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

 2.2.2 Visual Music Performance:

Additional royalty on top of 2.2.1 above shall be levied by reference to the number of video screens: 

 3. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at retail shops and showrooms for the demonstration of musical instruments, hi-fi or other audio-visual equipment. In case of a department store or an emporium, this tariff only applies to that part of the premises where such performance is audible.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to performances given in connection with, or forming part of entertainments or other events comprising dancing of other sorts of live performance, nor does it apply to performances by means of any contrivances operated by coins or for which there is an admission charge.
2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Floor Area” means the area measured from wall to wall of the whole of that part of the premises to which the public are admitted and in which the music is audible.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at private hospitals.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:
- Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;
- Live performance by performers in person;
- Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc;
- Performance by means of video walls.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the Licence Year, and are payable in advance of the Licence Year.

2.2 The royalty rate payable under this tariff for a Licence Year is as follows:

2.3 Other Common Areas inside the Building (such as lobbies and corridors)

3. DEFINITION
For the purposes of this tariff:
3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2“Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

for more details, please contact us by licensing@maca.org.mo

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of the Society’s Repertoire at multi-function room/center or Ballroom.

1.2 This tariff applies to any department of the Macau SAR Government and non-profit making organization.

1.3 This tariff does not apply to:

- Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;

- Live performance by performers in person;

- Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc;

- Performance by means of video walls.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Live Music Performance” means music performed by singers, customers-singers in karaoke performance, live bands or performers of musical instruments.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to performance of the Society’s Repertoire and movies at multi-function room/center or Ballroom.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Live Music Performance” means music performed by singers, customers-singers in karaoke performance, live bands or performers of musical instruments.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to audio-visual performances of the Society’s Repertoire which are conducted in synchronization with the musical fountains or Lighting Shows.

 2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Macao Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Macao Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is execute

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to causing the Society’s Repertoire to be heard (i) in the course of a telephone call being connected and/or (ii) during the intermission of a telephone conversation.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to those music performances through the telephone lines for business /commercial/promotional purpose where a call charge is levied or not by the company/person(s) providing such a service; and/or that such a company /person(s) would charge or collect any other fees in allowing or permitting copyright music to be performed through the telephone lines/switchboards so as to be audible to the incoming callers.

Ring back Tone Service (Connecting Tone Service).

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable in respect of each telephone switchboard under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Macau Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Macau Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.;

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

For more details, please contact us by licensing@maca.org.mo

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to performances of the Society’srepertoire in compartments of passenger buses and coaches.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The annual royalties payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are calculated by reference to the number of passenger buses and the means of music performance.

 3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:-

3.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Record or tape-player” means any gramophone, tape or cassette player, or other mechanical contrivance for playing musical works, except a video player, or a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s repertoire at bars and pubs, restaurants, cafes, lounges, ice-cream parlors, fast food restaurants or shops, refreshment chalets, etc. where seating accommodations are provided.

1.2 This tariff also applies to those premises at private clubs engaging in the above-mentioned activities.

1.3 This tariff does not apply to performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

 2.2.2 Live Music Performance:

Whichever is higher:

(i) 2% on the annual sum of Expenditure on the Provision of Live Music; OR

(ii) $ 4.95 per set of performance for a maximum accommodation capacity of 50 seats (or part thereof), and $0.01 per set of performance per seat in the maximum accommodation capacity exceeding 50 seats.

2.2.3 Video Music Performance: 

 2.2.4 Dancing Facilities:

An additional royalty of 50% of the royalty(ies) in respect of the mode(s) of music performance for dancing.

3. DEFINITIONS

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of the Society’s Repertoire at retail shops, department stores & other common area.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:

- Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;

- Live performance by performers in person;

- Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc;

- Performance by means of video walls.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the Licence Year, and are payable in advance of the Licence Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a Licence Year or more than 3 months / 92 days are as follows:

2.2.1 Retail Store & Department Store

Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

2.3 Visual Music Performance:

2.3.3 Surcharge (Applicable to venue with visual music performance only)

2.4 Other common area

2.4.1 Other Common Areas inside the Building (excluding Lobbies, Corridors, Passenger lifts and Waiting areas)

2.4.2 Non-commercial Operations (such as staff rest areas or canteens)

within the premises for the enjoyment or listening by both

employees and visitors therein.

2.4.3 Other Common Areas outside the Building (such as car parks,

walkways)

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Live Music Performance” means music performed by singers, customers-singers in karaoke performance, live bands or performers of musical instruments.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s repertoire at gymnasium rooms, fitness center, health centers, bath houses, dancing schools, premises for aerobic dancing, or similar premises.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:
- Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;
- Live performance by performers in person;
- Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc;
- Performance by means of video walls.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a license Year or part thereof are as follows:

2.2.1 Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

2.3 Visual Music Performance:
The Annual Royalty for Visual Music is calculated by reference to the Floor Area in which Visual Music is audible, the number of video screens used, and the size of video screens.

Total Floor Area exceeding 1,000 sq. ft, the Annual Royalty for Visual Music is increased by $ 942.14 for each additional 500sq.ft (or part thereof) of Floor Area

For the area where dancing (including aerobic dancing) is conducted, an additional 20% will be charged on top of the royalty calculated above.

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Floor Area” means the area measured from wall to wall of the whole of that part of the premises to which the public are admitted and in which the music is audible.

3.5 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performances of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s repertoire at any concourse, mall, walkway, other part of a shopping centre, office building, complex or commercial establishment.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:
Performances in shops and food courts contained within such a complex;
Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;
Performances at piers, and mass-transit stations;
Live performance by performers in person;
Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a license Year or part thereof are as follows:

(i) Background Music (Mechanical Performance):

(ii) Visual Music Performance:

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:-

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

3.4 “Floor Area” means the area measured from wall to wall of the whole of that part of the premises to which the public are admitted and in which the music is audible.

3.5 “Visual Music Performance” means music when performed at the premises by the playing of recorded music which is synchronized with video or similar visual display by means of a video screen, or other screens for slide and film or video exhibition.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

1.1 This tariff applies to performance of copyright music and lyrics within the Society’s Repertoire at roller skating rinks or ice skating rinks.

1.2 This tariff does not apply to:

Live music performances;

Music performances in connection with featured music performances like skating shows, skate dancing or skating competitions, etc.;

Music performances conducted or relayed to restaurants, fast food shops, games rooms, etc. at the premises.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The royalty rates payable under this tariff for a License Year or part thereof are as follows:

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the rights of public performance are or may be controlled by the Society or by any societies in other countries with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Licence Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the licence incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.3 “Operation-hours” means the duration in hours of business within which the public (or its member) are admitted into the premises.

1. SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to audio-visual performances of the Society’s Repertoire by means of a video wall or a large electronic display screen such as LED screen.

2. ROYALTY RATES

2.1 All royalties are charged at the royalty rate in force at the beginning of the License Year, and are payable in advance of the License Year.

2.2 The annual royalty is calculated by reference to the screen surface area of the video wall (or display screen) and music content of the performance as stipulated in 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 respectively. The actual annual royalty payable is arrived at by multiplying the Basic Annual Royalty by Music Content Index together.

2.2.1 The basic royalty rates payable in respect of each video wall under this tariff for a License Year or part of a License Year are as follows:

2.2.2 Music Content Index:

Major Programmer Content:
Index

2.2.3 Example of royalty calculation:

Screen size : 105 sq. ft.
Major program Content : TV general entertainment programs

Annual Royalty =($25,865.68+ $391.90 * 80 + $156.76 * 5) * 0.78 = $ 45,241.15

3. DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

3.1 The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

3.2 “Video Wall” means a large video screen comprised of a bank of individual small screens synchronized together, which is capable to present audio-visual performance by means of playback of recorded video/disc material, transmission of TV programs (terrestrial TV, Cable TV or Satellite TV), and computerized to produce images on one single expanded vision and/or kaleidoscopic effects.

3.3 “License Year” means a consecutive period of twelve calendar months commencing on the first day of a month in which the license incorporating this tariff is executed.

3.4 “Screen Size” means the area of screen of video wall or large electronic display screen a measured by multiplying the height and width of the screen surface.

  Remarks:

1.Functions held on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2. Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

 Definitions:

1. “Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2.Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the commercial value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

* Functions held on stage should calculate separately.

* If the music performance given in connection with an event is held more than one day, the aggregate total permit fee payable for that performance shall be reduced by 20%.

Remarks:

1. Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2. Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

 Remarks:

1. Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2. Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

 At Theatre, Exhibition Center, Stadium, Forum, Outdoor Area or other similar venues 

*For the performance which is more than 120 minutes, the total license fee must be cumulatively increased according to the above fee range (less than 30 minutes, it will be calculated as 30 minutes).

 Remarks:

1. Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2. Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

 Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2.The Tariff may vary subject to the updated international convention.

* Provided both background music (mechanical performance) and live music is performed in a function, the aggregate total permit fees payable for that function shall be deducted by 20%.

Definitions:

1.“Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

2.“Live Music Performance” means music performed by singers, customers-singers in karaoke performance, live bands or performers of musical instruments.

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2. Principles for the Tariff:

2.1 This tariff is based on the value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

2.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC).

2.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

2.Public Screening with no admission charge should calculate as film/audiovisual works premier’s permit fee for each show.

3. "Film/Audiovisual Works Premier" refers to the first screening of a film/audiovisual work in any public occasion in Macau.

4.“Gross Receipts” means all money or monies received or receivable in respect of admission charges in connection with any sessions of performance to which this tariff applies. In the case of admission tickets to be sold at a discount, the face value before discount of these tickets shall be included in the “Gross Receipts”

Definitions:

1.“Background Music (Mechanical Performance)” means performance by means of a record-player, cassette player or similar contrivance or by means of the audition of broadcasting programmes as simultaneously received over the air by radio or television set/s (other than video player/s or juke box/es) operated on the premises or diffused through a loud-speaker from other parts of the premises or a source outside the premises.

2.“Live Music Performance” means music performed by singers, customers-singers in karaoke performance, live bands or performers of musical instruments.

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

At Exhibition Center, Stadium, Forum, Outdoor Area or similar venues

Remarks:

1.Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

At Exhibition Center, Stadium, Forum, Outdoor Area or other similar venues

Remarks:

1. Functions held at different venues or on different days or for different sessions are considered separate functions for the purpose of calculating the total permits fee payable.

1.SCOPE OF TARIFF

This tariff applies to one-off music performances of the Society’s Repertoire in concerts, recitals, or any functions with live performance, whether or not a charge is made for admission to hear the music, in any place indoor and/or outdoor not otherwise adequately covered by a licence from the Society.

2.ROYALTY RATES

2.1 Functions with no admission charge:

(i) 15% on the aggregate hiring charges (including any charges for reimbursables and miscellaneous charges) payable to the performing venue management in respect of the function, subject to a minimum permit fee of MOP 5,580.90 per session of performance; or

(ii) Complimentary Tickets which are tributed to the specific public only（e.g: members or those who reached the consumption limit）

2.2 Functions with admission charge:

(i) 2.2% on the actual Gross Receipts; and

(ii) 1.1% on the Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets;

provided that where the Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets exceeds 20% of the Full House Receipts Value, the portion of the Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets in excess of the 20% will be charged at 1.65%, subject to a minimum permit fee of MOP 5,580.90 per session of performance.

3.APPLICATION

3.1 Applicants for a Permit under this tariff are required to give this Society such information on the Society’s appropriate forms as may be necessary to enable the Society to decide whether the tariff is applicable.

3.2 The Society does not undertake to offer a Permit under this tariff in respect of any performance unless:

(i) Application has been made at least 15 days in advance of the performance; and

(ii) The application should include information such as the seating plan of the premises, estimated Full House Receipts Value, price level of tickets, estimation of number and value of complimentary tickets given out, estimated hiring charges and reimbursable charges, estimated no. of attendance, and others as may be necessary to enable the Society to prepare the Permit.

4.PAYMENT PROCEDURES

4.1 The Permit executed by the applicant together with an advance payment on account must be delivered to the Society at least 7 working days before the first performance. Such a payment is calculated by applying the 2.2% rate to 50% of the Full House Receipts Value of the functions. Should the functions levy no admission charge, the royalty rates as stipulated in Clause 2.1 shall be adopted.

4.2 Final settlement of royalty must be made to the Society within 30 days from the date of last performance supported by such documentation as an Auditors’ Report or report to the relevant government department showing the breakdown of actual Gross Receipts and Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets issued. In the case of functions to which royalty rates of 2.1 applies, the Permit Holder must produce an Auditors’ Report showing the actual hiring and other charges and reimbursables or alternatively, the Permit Holder can produce copies of the account statements and receipts issued by the venue management in lieu of Auditors’ Report, a certified report of admitted head count should also be submitted. The Society shall refund any excess in royalty.

4.3 4.3The Permit Holder shall within 7 days prior to the date of the first performance furnish to the Society with the Programme Returns indicating the title, the duration and the name of the composers and lyric writers of each of the musical work to be publicly performed at each of the sessions pursuant to the Permit to enable the royalty paid hereunder to be distributed to the parties interested in those works. In the event that no such Programme Returns can be provided to the Society in the aforesaid manner, the Permit Holder shall, at least 7 days before the first performance, submit two complimentary tickets for each of the sessions of performance to this Society to facilitate the staff of the Society to verify, amongst other things, the musical works performed at functions. The Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets for these tickets is excluded for the purpose of calculating royalty.

5.DEFINITION

For the purposes of this tariff:

5.1 5.1The “Society’s Repertoire” means all or any musical works and literary works which are lyrics to musical works, of which the right of public performance in the Macau Special Administrative Region is or may be controlled by the Society or any societies in places other than the Macau Special Administrative Region with which the Society is affiliated from time to time.

5.2 5.2“Gross Receipts” means all money or monies received or receivable in respect of admission charges in connection with any sessions of performance to which this tariff applies. In the case of admission tickets to be sold at a discount, the face value before discount of these tickets shall be included in the “Gross Receipts”.

5.3 5.3“Full House Receipts Value”: In determining the amount of advance payment on account payable by the Permit Holder, the Society shall first calculate the amount of Gross Receipts the Permit Holder would have earned had all the tickets for the functions been sold at their full value.

5.4 5.4“Nominal Value of Complimentary Tickets”: Where complimentary tickets are issued by or on behalf of the Permit Holder in respect of the functions, the Permit Holder shall deem for the purposes of this Clause to have earned the amount equal to the actual Gross Receipts the Permit Holder would have earned had the tickets been sold at their full value without deduction.

5.5 5.5“Society” means Macau Association of Composers, Authors & Publishers (MACA).

1 ROYALTY RATES

1.1 Retail Store & Department Store

Background Music (Mechanical Performance)

1.2 Visual Music Performance:

1.2.3 Surcharge (Applicable to venue with visual music performance only)

1.3 Other common area

1.3.1 Other Common Areas inside the Building (excluding Lobbies, Corridors, Passenger lifts and Waiting areas)

1.3.2 Non-commercial Operations (such as staff rest areas or canteens) within the premises for the enjoyment or listening by both employees and visitors therein.

1.3.3 Other Common Areas outside the Building (such as car parks, walkways)

Remarks:

1.This tariff applies to performance of the Society’s Repertoire at retail shops, department stores & other common area for less than 3 months / 92days.

2.This tariff does not apply to:

- Performances by means of a contrivance, such as a juke box, capable of being operated by the insertion of a coin or token;
- Live performance by performers in person;
- Performances by means of tape-recorders, video players, or similar contrivances in conjunction with special or short-term events such as dancing or fashion shows, exhibitions, road shows etc;
- Performance by means of video walls.

3.Principles for the Tariff:

3.1 This tariff is based on the commercial value of music in the industry, the consumption level and the consumer price index of Macau, with the reference of the professional rules of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and the royalty rates of affiliated societies in neighboring territories.

3.2 This tariff is under the strict supervision of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) and Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, one of the four major international accounting firms.

3.3 The International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers (CISAC) is a non-for-profit and non-governmental organization which works closely with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).