What does “degression” mean?
The distribution calculation applied by GVL is subject to the distribution plans which sets fixed distribution rules. In the course of the distribution calculation, there is a degressive multiplier [Degressionsfaktor] i.e. remuneration is reduced according to these factors, especially for particularly intensive usage.
It is possible that, in the context of the reduction of duplicates (see above), there is a higher amount of usage units allocated to a product after the data cleansing process. In such cases, the total of usage units could exceed the degression threshold values: From a specific threshold value of added-up usage units for a production, all usage units above this value will no longer be weighted at 100%.
The first degressive tier applies to
- Sound recordings spoken word & music from more than 30,000 usage units
- Radio productions music from 15,000 usage units
- AV productions/radio broadcasts spoken word from the fifth broadcast
We are positive that the final distribution of the remuneration reserves whose levels will not be known before December excludes clawbacks. If repayments were to result from a first-time degression, they would be offset against future payouts. No rights holder has to repay money.
If you have registered various contributions for a product (e.g. different instruments), these contributions are, of course, taken into consideration individually and remain as different, non-identical contributions.