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CWR error: A publisher claims more than half the song
What it means
For performing rights, a publisher may own at most 50% of a song — the other half always belongs to the writers. This publisher claims more, which societies reject automatically.
How to fix it
Set the publisher's performing-rights share to 50% or less. The publisher's larger cut, if agreed, is expressed through the collection share instead.
Find it in your file
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