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Work For Hire Agreement Music
"I need a Work For Hire Agreement Music for commissioning an original soundtrack for our mobile game, where we'll need full rights transfer and the ability to use the music globally, with delivery expected by March 2025 and including provisions for up to three rounds of revisions."
1. Parties: Identification of the hiring party (company/individual) and the musician/composer/producer
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the project
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Work', 'Deliverables', 'Musical Works', etc.
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the musical works to be created and specific services to be provided
5. Work Made for Hire: Clear statement that work is made for hire with all rights transferring to hiring party
6. Compensation: Payment terms, amounts, and schedule of payments
7. Delivery and Acceptance: Timeline for deliverables and acceptance criteria
8. Ownership and Rights: Comprehensive coverage of intellectual property rights transfer and ownership
9. Warranties and Representations: Creator's warranties regarding originality and non-infringement
10. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets
11. Term and Termination: Duration of agreement and conditions for termination
12. General Provisions: Standard legal provisions including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Moral Rights: Section addressing moral rights under UAE law - needed when working with individual artists who want to maintain certain moral rights
2. Collaboration Terms: Required when multiple artists or producers are involved in the creation
3. Recording Services: Needed when the agreement includes studio recording services
4. Performance Rights: Include when live performance of the works may be required
5. Digital Distribution: Required when the agreement covers digital distribution rights
6. Revision and Modification: Include when multiple rounds of revisions may be needed
7. Credit and Attribution: Important when the artist requires specific crediting arrangements
8. Exclusivity: Include when the hiring party requires exclusive services for a period
1. Schedule A - Project Specifications: Detailed description of the musical work requirements, style, genre, and technical specifications
2. Schedule B - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment amounts, milestones, and payment terms
3. Schedule C - Delivery Schedule: Timeline for various components and milestone deliverables
4. Schedule D - Technical Requirements: Specific technical requirements for recordings, file formats, and quality standards
5. Appendix 1 - Sample Release Form: Template for securing releases from contributing musicians or vocalists
6. Appendix 2 - Credit Requirements: Detailed specifications for how credits should appear in various contexts
Authors
Acceptance
Background Music
Client Materials
Commercial Release
Composer
Confidential Information
Delivery Date
Deliverables
Derivative Works
Digital Distribution
Effective Date
Final Mix
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Musical Composition
Musical Work
Moral Rights
Performance Rights
Producer
Project
Publishing Rights
Recording
Revision Period
Royalties
Services
Synchronization Rights
Technical Specifications
Term
Territory
Third Party Materials
Work Made for Hire
Work Product
Services
Work Made for Hire
Assignment of Rights
Intellectual Property
Moral Rights
Delivery
Acceptance
Payment
Compensation
Warranties
Representations
Confidentiality
Non-Disclosure
Non-Compete
Exclusivity
Term
Termination
Force Majeure
Indemnification
Attribution
Credit Rights
Quality Requirements
Revision Rights
Performance Standards
Delivery Schedule
Payment Schedule
Third Party Rights
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Amendment
Assignment
Notices
Severability
Entire Agreement
Electronic Signatures
Entertainment
Media
Advertising
Gaming
Film and Television
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Events and Hospitality
Technology
Education
Retail
Broadcasting
Legal
Creative Services
Content Production
Marketing
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Project Management
Intellectual Property
Entertainment
Production
Procurement
Digital Media
Legal Counsel
Music Rights Manager
Creative Director
Content Producer
Marketing Manager
Project Manager
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Music Supervisor
Production Coordinator
Contract Administrator
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Entertainment Lawyer
Music Publishing Manager
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