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Music Distribution License
"I need a Music Distribution License agreement for my independent record label to grant non-exclusive digital distribution rights to a distribution company for the Australian and New Zealand markets, starting March 2025, with a focus on streaming platforms and download stores."
1. Parties: Identification of the Rights Holder/Licensor and the Distributor/Licensee
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business relationship
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement
4. Grant of Rights: Scope of distribution rights being licensed, including territory and formats
5. Term and Renewal: Duration of the agreement and conditions for renewal
6. Distribution Obligations: Distributor's responsibilities regarding music distribution and promotion
7. Delivery of Content: Requirements for content delivery, format specifications, and metadata
8. Quality Control: Standards for distribution quality and approval processes
9. Financial Terms: Revenue sharing, payment terms, and accounting procedures
10. Reporting Requirements: Sales reporting, analytics, and audit rights
11. Intellectual Property: Protection of IP rights and usage restrictions
12. Representations and Warranties: Parties' assurances regarding rights, content, and capabilities
13. Termination: Grounds for termination and post-termination obligations
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, governing law, and dispute resolution
1. Digital Platform Requirements: Specific requirements for digital platform distribution, used when distribution includes digital platforms
2. Physical Distribution Terms: Specific terms for physical format distribution, used when physical formats are included
3. Marketing and Promotion: Detailed marketing obligations and restrictions, used when specific promotional activities are required
4. Sub-licensing Rights: Terms for sub-licensing to third parties, included when sub-licensing is permitted
5. Territory Expansion Options: Provisions for expanding distribution territory, used when future territory expansion is contemplated
6. Minimum Performance Requirements: Specific sales or revenue targets, included when performance benchmarks are required
7. Synchronization Rights: Terms for sync licensing, included when sync rights are part of the distribution agreement
8. Artist Approval Rights: Provisions for artist approval of certain uses, included when required by artist agreements
1. Schedule A - Licensed Content: Detailed list of musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Territory Definition: Specific definition of licensed territories and any excluded regions
3. Schedule C - Financial Terms: Detailed revenue shares, minimum guarantees, and payment structures
4. Schedule D - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for content delivery and distribution
5. Schedule E - Reporting Templates: Required formats for sales and revenue reporting
6. Appendix 1 - Approved Digital Platforms: List of authorized digital distribution platforms
7. Appendix 2 - Marketing Guidelines: Specific guidelines for marketing and promotional activities
8. Appendix 3 - Quality Control Standards: Detailed quality control requirements and procedures
Authors
Authorized Platform
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Content
Digital Distribution
Digital Service Provider
Distribution Rights
Distribution Territory
Effective Date
Excluded Rights
Gross Revenue
Initial Term
Intellectual Property Rights
Licensed Content
Licensed Rights
Marketing Materials
Master Recording
Metadata
Musical Works
Net Revenue
Payment Period
Performance Rights
Physical Format
Publishing Rights
Qualified Distribution Platform
Renewal Term
Reporting Period
Revenue Share
Royalty Rate
Sound Recording
Streaming
Sub-Distributor
Synchronization Rights
Technical Specifications
Term
Territory
Third Party Platform
Usage Data
User Generated Content
Wholesale Price
Territory
Exclusivity
Term and Renewal
Distribution Rights
Content Delivery
Technical Requirements
Quality Control
Revenue Share
Payment Terms
Reporting
Audit Rights
Intellectual Property
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Confidentiality
Marketing and Promotion
Performance Obligations
Sub-licensing
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Amendment
Notices
Severability
Third Party Rights
Data Protection
Competition Compliance
Content Restrictions
Platform Requirements
Royalty Calculations
Entertainment
Media
Digital Technology
Music Industry
Recording Industry
Digital Distribution
Content Licensing
Intellectual Property
Legal
Rights Management
Distribution
Business Development
Content Operations
Digital Operations
Licensing
Copyright
Publishing
Artist & Repertoire
Finance
Royalties
Contract Administration
Legal Counsel
Music Rights Manager
Distribution Manager
Business Development Manager
Content Acquisition Manager
Digital Rights Manager
Licensing Manager
Copyright Manager
Music Publisher
A&R Manager
Operations Manager
Royalty Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Industry Executive
Digital Platform Manager
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