RIGHTS 20|20 Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
RIGHTS 20|20 is an all-in-one rights and royalties management solution designed for book publishers, offering powerful tools to streamline royalty accounting as well as comprehensive rights management features. It also integrates seamlessly with ROL Royalty Portal and Microsoft Word™ and Outlook™ for efficient communication and document generation.
RIGHTS 20|20 Royalties (formerly EasyRoyalties) is a thorough long-tested tool for royalty accounting, designed to streamline every step of the royalty process. Its features include:
- Managing Titles & Products
Track metadata, formats, and editions for all titles and products. - Managing Authors/Beneficiaries and Agents
Store contacts, contracts, and royalty splits for authors, beneficiaries, and agents. - Sales and Sales Aggregation
Import, consolidate, and validate sales data from multiple sources. - Organize Multiple Royalty Runs
Schedule, batch, and track royalty calculations for different periods or projects. - Accommodating Simple and Complex Calculation Rules
Apply flexible formulas and tiered royalty rates as needed. - Working with Multi-Currency
Convert, report, and process payments in multiple currencies. - Customizable Statements
Tailor statement layouts, branding, and details for recipients. - Automation of Distribution
Distribute statements via email or a dedicated Royalty Portal. - Expenses
Track, deduct, and report expenses related to royalty calculations. - Analytics and Numerous Reports
Generate dashboards, trend analyses, and exportable reports for insights. - Alerts
Set notifications for deadlines, payment thresholds, and anomalies.
The system also includes powerful import/export tools for seamless data exchange with other platforms, as well as data merge functions that integrate with Microsoft Word™ and Outlook™ for generating documents and emails.
RIGHTS 20|20 Rights (formerly That’s Rights!) provides comprehensive rights management tools to help publishers maintain control over their intellectual property. Key features include:
- Client and title management:
Organize and track your portfolio efficiently. - Prospect and publisher database:
Maintain a detailed and searchable database for submissions and follow-ups. - Submission tracking:
Drive follow-ups and manage submission pipelines. - License negotiation tools:
Simplify the process of negotiating license terms and agreements. - License monitoring/renewals
- Co-editions management:
Streamline multiple co-printings from negotiations to delivery of books - Invoice generation:
Create and send invoices to licensees. - Sophisticated payment and royalty tracking:
Record incoming payments and royalty receipts - Working with Multi-Currency
Convert, report, and process payments in multiple currencies. - Analytics, Reports, Advance information Sheets & Rights catalogs
Generate dashboards, trend analyses, and exportable reports for insights.
Plans for Small Publishers
For smaller publishers, That’s4Starts! and Easy ROL provide cost-effective configurations with the same powerful functionalities as larger packages, but with volume restrictions (e.g., limited subsidiary rights licenses).
RIGHTS 20|20 will run on any industry-standard device (desktop or laptop PC as well as Windows Server) that operates under the Microsoft Windows® operating system (Microsoft Windows® 10 or later; see system requirements for details).
RIGHTS 20|20 is also available on a hosted Windows Desktop platform on a subscription basis. Contact us at for more information.
We offer a remote desktop service (Hosted Desktop) which provides you with your own private Windows “desktop-in-the-cloud”, a virtual PC environment with our applications installed. Find out more.
Yes. Just download the software and run the installation file. No specialized computer skills are necessary to install or operate our solutions. However multi-user iconfigurations on a Windows Server will require installation by an IT manager or a system administrator.
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– If the configuration includes royalty accounting (author royalties), the recommended maximum number of royalty users is 3-5: one main user and up to four additional users per database. The recommended number of rights users in addition to royalty users would be 10-15 pending on the complexity of your data and your hardware & network set-up.
– The recommended maximum number of users for ‘Rights only’ or for ‘Agents’ configurations is 12-18 pending on the complexity of your data and your hardware & network set-up.
If you are considering any multi-user configuration feel free to contact us with a description of your data and your general use requirements.
Trial and sign-up
Yes.
You can schedule an on-line demonstration of our solutions. If the application aligns with your general requirements, we will be happy to provide a trial version for a period of 15 days. Should you wish to continue using it after the trial, you can contact us at sales@thatsrights.com to purchase a subscription.
If you are attending Frankfurt, London or Bologna you can schedule an appointment for a demo during the fair.
Yes. Use the same copy the downloaded file and install it on each computer where you want to evaluate the software.
You can email us at sales@thatsrights.com with the details of your required configuration. We will then provide a formal estimate outlining the annual costs and setup fees (when applicable).
Once you accept the estimate, we will issue an invoice. After the purchase is completed, you will receive your license credentials to register your product(s).
Any data entered during the trial period will be preserved, allowing you to seamlessly continue where you left off.
Support, training and other services
No special training — such as on-site sessions — is required to use our solutions.
All first-time purchases include a complimentary two-hour online introduction to the software. In some cases, additional training or troubleshooting may be necessary. These services are available for a fee, either per session or based on the specific issue.
Additional training is typically recommended when onboarding new staff or working with new data (e.g., acquiring a new imprint).
If data migration and setup services are required and purchased, they may include extra setup or training sessions as part of the package.
Our solutions include a robust Import feature that allows you to easily upload titles, contacts, interests, and licenses—provided your data is organized in spreadsheets.
If your configuration includes royalty calculation and your data is relatively complex (e.g., large volumes, multiple sources, or intricate structures), we will need to handle the data migration and setup for you. This service is available for a one-time fee and requires advance scheduling.
Customers with simpler requirements may complete the setup independently. If you send us samples of your data, we’ll be happy to advise on the best approach.
We provide free email support for software installation and registration for 90 days following your initial purchase. Complimentary assistance with general “how-to” questions is also available through our HelpDesk for the duration of your subscription.
All new subscriptions also include a one-time, two-hour formal online introduction to the software, which can be scheduled anytime within the first year of sign-up. Additional training sessions — such as data management assistance or onboarding for new team members — are available for a fee and must be booked in advance.
Data migration services are offered for a one-time fee; advanced scheduling is required.
Some of our authorized resellers may provide subscription-based support services for an additional enhanced-support fee.
Updates to existing features and newly scheduled enhancements are released periodically and included at no additional cost with all subscription plans.
Your requirements may already be part of our planned updates. If they align with our overall product direction, we will be happy to consider incorporating them.
Please note that we do not offer customization services or provide developer licenses for our solutions.