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Creator Membership is available to composers, lyricists, songwriters, arrangers, and other authors of musical works who own or control copyright in their creations. Creator Members authorize ACPOSL to administer their performing rights, including licensing the public performance and communication of their musical works, collecting royalties on their behalf, and distributing royalties in accordance with ACPOSL's Distribution Rules.

Creator Members are entitled to register their works with ACPOSL, participate in royalty distributions, receive information regarding the use of their repertoire, and contribute to the development of the organization in accordance with its Constitution and Membership Regulations.

Publisher Membership is available to music publishing companies and music publishers that own, acquire, administer, or control copyright interests in musical works through publishing agreements or other legal arrangements.

Publisher Members authorize ACPOSL to administer the performing rights of the works under their control, collect royalties arising from the public use of those works, and distribute the publisher's share of royalties in accordance with ACPOSL's Distribution Rules.

Publisher Members play a vital role in the development, promotion, administration, and commercialization of musical works and may represent both domestic and international catalogues through publishing or administration agreements.

Legal Heir Membership is available to individuals who have legally inherited copyright interests from a deceased composer, lyricist, songwriter, publisher, or other copyright owner. Upon providing the required legal documentation establishing their entitlement, Legal Heir Members may authorize ACPOSL to administer the inherited rights and collect royalties generated from the use of the inherited repertoire.

Legal Heir Members are eligible to receive royalty distributions relating to the inherited works and are entitled to the same protections and services provided by ACPOSL in respect of those rights, subject to applicable laws and membership requirements.

Associate Membership is designed for individuals and organizations with a professional interest in the music industry who do not currently qualify for Creator, Publisher, or Legal Heir Membership.

This category may include music educators, music industry professionals, producers, managers, researchers, students, legal professionals, and other stakeholders who support the objectives of ACPOSL and the advancement of copyright awareness in Sri Lanka.

Associate Members may participate in educational programs, workshops, industry events, and other activities organized by ACPOSL. However, Associate Membership does not grant the right to receive royalty distributions or administer copyright interests through ACPOSL unless the member subsequently qualifies for another membership category.