Calisto Pro

Contracts & Settlements

The most comprehensive settlement system in artist management software. From guarantee to final payout, every dollar is accounted for.

Settlement Engine

5 features

Full Settlement Calculation

Multi-factor engine: guarantee, door splits, expenses, commissions, taxes, merch, advances, deposits, and fee pass-through

Formal Settlement Statements

Persist settlement results as permanent records with line-item detail, branded PDF export, and complete audit trail

Settlement Workflow

Multi-step process: Draft → Generated → Sent → Disputed → Approved → Paid with role-based permissions

Pre-Commission Expense Deduction

Four categories (travel, accommodation, equipment, production) deducted before commission calculation

Tax Preset System

Configure tax rules by jurisdiction: federal, state, local, VAT, withholding. Auto-apply by venue location

Revenue Integration

4 features

Merch Revenue Integration

Per-show merchandise net revenue flows directly into settlement calculations with configurable artist/venue splits

Advance Reconciliation

Outstanding advances automatically applied against settlement balance with incremental recoupment tracking

Deposit Application

Deposits credited against settlement balance due with automatic reconciliation

Fee Pass-Through

Venue and buyer fees calculated and allocated per contract terms with transparent breakdown

Commission & Approval

4 features

Commission Splits

Per-agent commission calculation with configurable rates, multi-agent splits, and tiered structures

Settlement Approval

Multi-step approval with dispute handling. Separate review stages for management and artist sign-off

Settlement PDF Export

Generate branded settlement statements for artist review with complete line-item transparency

Settlement History

Complete audit trail of every settlement generated, amended, disputed, and paid

Advances & Deposits

4 features

Four Advance Types

Advance, Deposit, Guarantee, and Retainer — each with its own lifecycle and recoupment rules

Lifecycle Tracking

Status tracking: Pending, Active, Partially Recouped, Fully Recouped, Expired, Forfeited

Incremental Recoupment

Record partial recoupments that automatically update outstanding balance and trigger status transitions

Per-Artist Summary

Aggregate advance positions across all bookings per artist: total granted, total recouped, outstanding balance

Every Dollar Accounted For

Settlement calculations that go beyond simple invoicing. Guarantee vs. door split, expenses, commissions, taxes, merch, advances, deposits, and fees — all computed automatically.

Branded settlement PDFs with line-item detail. Artists see exactly how much they earned, what was deducted, and when they get paid. Complete transparency builds trust and eliminates disputes.

Settlement Engine

Every dollar accounted for. Automatically.

Settlements, commissions, tax presets, advance reconciliation, and branded statements for every show.