Exclusive Songwriter Agreement Template for Canada

1. Co-Writing Arrangements: Provisions for handling compositions created with other writers, used when songwriter regularly collaborates

2. Minimum Commitment: Specific number of compositions required, included when publisher wants guaranteed output

3. Advances: Terms for advance payments against future royalties, used when advances are part of the deal

4. Sub-Publishing: Rights and terms for sub-publishing arrangements, important for international exploitation

5. Producer Rights: Provisions for when songwriter also produces recordings, relevant for multi-role creators

6. Key Person Provisions: Specific requirements if agreement depends on certain individuals, used with publishing companies

7. Marketing and Promotion: Specific promotional commitments by publisher, included in more comprehensive deals

1. Schedule A - Existing Compositions: List of songwriter's existing works covered by the agreement

2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty percentages for different types of use

3. Schedule C - Accounting Procedures: Specific requirements for royalty calculations and reporting

4. Schedule D - Controlled Compositions: List of compositions where songwriter controls both publishing and recording rights

5. Appendix 1 - Assignment of Copyright: Form for transferring copyright in new compositions

6. Appendix 2 - Song Registration Form: Template for registering new compositions with collecting societies