When a work from UMW’s catalog is publicly used in Ecuador — whether on the radio, at a concert, on digital platforms, or in any public space — SAYCE collects the income generated from that use. 💵📻📱
🔄 What happens next?
🔹 1. Editorial contracts are reviewed
SAYCE doesn't distribute royalties randomly. The process is guided strictly by the publishing agreements signed between authors/composers and UMW. These contracts define how the royalties should be split (e.g., between author, composer, publisher). 📑✍️
🔹 2. The agreed split is applied
Using the terms of these contracts, SAYCE calculates the correct percentage for each rights holder. That way, everyone gets exactly what they’re entitled to. 📊🔐
🔹 3. Payments are made to each beneficiary
Once everything is processed, SAYCE distributes the royalties to each party involved — acting as a transparent and reliable intermediary between UMW, the creators, and the royalty collection system. 💸🤝
📌 Important to note:
SAYCE does not alter or decide the royalty shares. Its role is to enforce the terms already agreed upon in the contracts, making sure the process is fair and accurate. 📘✅