This opens up the possibility of super-distribution, allowing your music reach a global audience whilst you still receive guaranteed payment. The business rules set by the content provider can either be for commercial or promotional purposes. Commercial business rules may allow the consumer to pay per play, which means consumers must pay a fee each time they access the content. There is also a tiered payment facility available, with the consumer paying a specified amount for a certain number of consumptions, then paying a different amount if they wish to access the same content again. Finally, the consumer has the option to buy access to the content outright with a one-off payment, which would allow unlimited access to the content free of charge once the payment has been made.
Content providers can also set the business rules for promotional purposes.
Every time a consumer accesses your content, payment and transaction data is generated which is sent from the consumer's PC to Magex. At regular intervals, Magex pays you for all transactions which relate to your content. The timescale for payment is agreed at the outset between the Content provider and Magex. The exact frequency and content of the reports is dependent on the needs of the Content provider. Our Web site will include a section dedicated to Content providers, where consumers can find out who is selling content through Magex.