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	The DVD1 Agreement covers the issuing of DVD music products for retail sale in the UK. To apply: Complete both the following forms and mail them to the address stated in the forms: Application form Status enquiry request

How to obtain clearance for the use of music in DVD Music products for retail sale.

What are the rights and formats covered under the scheme?

The scheme covers the mechanical (making copies of the music) and synchronisation (using music with visuals) rights across DVD formats. See below for the type of DVD products which come under this scheme.

How do you apply for the scheme?

For details on how to apply please refer to the DVD1 Criteria.

Once admitted onto the scheme, do you have to apply for individual product clearances?

Yes

How do you obtain product clearance under the scheme?

You can obtain a product clearance electronically for each DVD1 product you intend to manufacture and ship by contacting us at ap.info@mcps.co.uk or on 020 8378 7500.

If you are unable to use this method then please use the notification of intended release.

How much do you pay?

Category A (DVD singles) - 8.5% of Published Dealer Price, or 6.5% of Retail Price
Category B (Hybrid DVDs) - 7.25% of Published Dealer Price, or 5.54% of Retail Price
Category C (DVD-Video albums) - 6.25% of Published Dealer Price, or 4.78 of Retail Price

Where hybrids are generally mixed CD and DVD packages or similarly Dualdiscs.

How does the clearance process work?

Submit forms to MCPS ---> MCPS process forms ---> Clearance granted

What does the scheme exclude?

Feature films, television productions, games, branding and sponsorship (incl. web-links) and DVDs containing over 200 minutes of music.

What are the main restrictions of the scheme?

To qualify the DVD may contain one or more of the following and contain a minimum of 30% music content relative to the total running time:

Audio-visual tracks and audio-only tracks
Music accompanying still photo galleries, band related visual text, interviews and related video footage.
Live performance footage.
Music videos.