We do not operate every day, or play music all the time, and our place is not always filled to maximum capacity. Should not the licensing fee be adjusted to reflect our actual music usage?
30 Apr 2025
In formulating the various tariff schemes for music users, COMPASS has already taken into consideration these factors. Adjustments have therefore been made in the rates to address these concerns. As a COMPASS Licence is issued on an annual basis, licence fees cannot be based on anything less than a year. It is important to note, however, that the licence fee, in general, is only a minor expenditure in your business’ entire operating costs, whereas the music provided is often an indispensable item in the service or entertainment provided by your business.
Under Copyright Law, a Copyright Tribunal has been set up to resolve licensing disputes between CMOs and users of Copyrighted works. COMPASS has successfully defended its rates before the Copyright Tribunal and remains prepared to do so.