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Document and track royalty underpayment claims, §203 termination rights notices, and CPRS registry disputes. All claims are timestamped and stored in the BLK Music record.

Royalty Underpayment

Label, PRO, DSP, or publisher paid less than owed under your contract or statutory rates.

Examples: Label classified digital sales as licenses · Missing mechanical royalties · Below-rate streaming payments

§203 Termination Notice

Reclaim copyright ownership by terminating a grant of rights after 35 years.

Applies to: Post-1978 grants · Work-for-hire exceptions don't apply · Must be filed 2–10 years before effective date

Registry Dispute

Challenge an incorrect CPRS registration, or claim ownership of a work registered by another party.

Examples: Misattributed work · Incorrect split percentages · Ghost-writing dispute

Claimant Information

Your Full Legal Name *

Artist / Stage Name

Email *

IPI / CAE Number

Respondent (Who Owes You)

Label / Publisher / PRO Name *

Respondent Type

Contract / Agreement Reference

Works at Issue

Track / Album Titles *

Period Covered — From

Period Covered — To

Claim Amount

Underpayment Basis

Amount Received ($)

Amount Owed — Estimate ($)

Supporting Notes

Upload Evidence

Upload contracts, royalty statements, correspondence

PDF, JPG, CSV, XLSX, DOC — Max 50MB per file

§203 Overview: For works created after January 1, 1978, the author (or heirs) may terminate a grant of copyright 35 years after the grant was executed, during a 5-year window. Notice must be served 2–10 years before the termination date. Work-for-hire arrangements cannot be terminated.

Termination Eligibility Calculator

Grant Execution Date *

Date the contract/assignment was signed

First Publication Date

Termination Details

Full Legal Name (Terminating Party) *

Works to be Terminated *

Grantee (Label / Publisher) *

Grantee Address

Intended Termination Date *

Must be within the 5-year window starting 35 years after the grant

Are you the author or an heir?

Upload Documentation

Upload original contract, copyright registrations, proof of authorship

PDF, JPG, DOC — Max 50MB per file

Important: This filing creates a BLK Music record of your termination intent. For the notice to be legally effective, it must also be served on the grantee via certified mail and recorded with the U.S. Copyright Office. BLK Music recommends working with an entertainment attorney to execute the formal notice. See our Legal Partner Network.

Registry Record in Dispute

CPRS Number *

Track Title *

Your Claim

Your Full Name *

Your Email *

Dispute Type

Your Ownership Claim (%)

Description *

Upload Proof of Ownership

PDF, JPG, DOC, MP3, WAV — Max 50MB per file

By submitting this claim, you certify that the information provided is accurate to the best of your knowledge. BLK Music will create a timestamped record of this claim and send a confirmation to your email. This filing does not constitute legal action — it is a documentation tool. For formal legal proceedings, consult a licensed entertainment attorney.

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