How do I check a SAMPRA invoice?

Check the legal business name, premises, licence period, business category, area, capacity, revenue information and music use on the invoice. Confirm that the tariff matches background, featured, broadcast, streaming or event use.

If the details are wrong, contact SAMPRA with the invoice number and corrected information and ask for an itemised explanation. Keep the invoice and your correspondence.

Use the official SAMPRA music user contact route.

You do not need a separate SAMPRA licence if you only use MelloJam

If your business plays only MelloJam music through the MelloJam player, you are not using music from the repertoire covered by SAMPRA's licensing route. MelloJam's original catalogue and the commercial playback rights it controls are included in your MelloJam plan, so you do not need a separate licence from SAMPRA for the MelloJam playback itself.

A separate non-waivable venue charge can still apply where local law imposes one. Radio, television, Spotify, other recordings, live music, DJs, events, copying and online use are outside the MelloJam plan.

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