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Rights Administration

Overview

This section of the Admin Dashboard manages the entire lifecycle of music rights for labels and artists, ensuring a structured approach from entity registration to release approvals.

Workflow Overview

The workflow in Rights Administration is designed to guide users and admins through a series of steps from registration to final approval of releases.

1. Entity Registration and Approval

  • Entity Registration: Artists or labels register their entity through the platform.
    • NOTE: User can only have 4 pending entity at a time.
  • Admin Approval: Admins review and approve the registered entities, enabling them to proceed with release submissions.

2. Release Registration and Document Handling

  • Register Release: Once an entity is approved, users may register a release associated with that entity.
  • Document Pending: Releases are initially marked as “Document Pending” for users with white-labeled services.
  • Document Submission: Users upload the required documents for proof, changing the release status to “Submitted”.

3. Admin Review and Actions

  • Document Review: Admins review the submitted documents with the ability to:
    • Approve: Release is approved for distribution.
    • Reject: Release is not approved.
    • Fix Needed: Release requires further information or corrections.

4. Export Approved Releases

  • Exporting: Admins can export approved releases for further processing or distribution.
  • Link to Export Page: Go to Export Page

Entity Status

Entities such as labels and artists can have the following statuses:

  • Approved: Entity has met all criteria and is approved.
  • Rejected: Entity did not meet the necessary criteria.
  • Pending: Entity is awaiting review.

Admin Actions

  • View: Access detailed information about the entity.
  • Edit: Modify entity details.
  • Whitelist: Whitelist the user for admin privileges.
  • Delete: Remove entity from the platform.

Release Management

Release Statuses

Releases go through several stages, each requiring specific admin actions:

  • Documents Pending: Awaiting initial documentation.
  • Under Review: Currently being reviewed by admins.
  • Approved: Release has been officially approved.
  • Rejected: Release did not meet the necessary standards.
  • Submitted: Documents have been submitted and are pending review.
  • Not Submitted: Release is registered but documents are not submitted.
  • Take Down: Release has been removed after approval.
  • Delivered: Release has been delivered to distribution channels.
  • Fix Needed: Release requires additional information or corrections.
  • Deleted: Release has been permanently removed.
  • Pending: Release is awaiting admin review.
  • Documents Verified: Documents have been reviewed and verified.

Admin Actions

  • View Documents: Review the submitted documents for each release.
  • Approve/Reject/Fix Needed: Decide on the release’s status based on document review.
  • Export: Admins can export data for approved releases. Go to Export Page

Whitelist User in Rights Administration

Whitelisting allows admins to expedite the release process for trusted users by bypassing standard document submissions. This feature sets their releases directly to “Submitted” status, simplifying administrative efforts.