What types of compositions does Master Publishing not administer?

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Compositions falling into the following categories won't be accepted for administration because they don't qualify as musical works eligible for royalties:

1. Sound Effects/Sound Design: Nature sounds, car horns, ringing noises, etc.
2. Ringtones: Accepted only if they contain an original music composition created by you.
3. Spoken Word Compositions: Accepted if backed by an original musical composition by you. Famous speeches require a license from the copyright holder.
4. Royalty-Free Music: You cannot submit royalty-free music or music composed for royalty-free purposes.
5. Binaural/Meditation Sounds: No hypnosis therapy, self-help compositions, or relaxation works unless they fall under accepted spoken word categories.
6. Public Domain Works: Unless they are new and unique arrangements disclosed during signup.