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Recording Agreement
"Need a Recording Agreement for a 5-piece rock band based in Zurich, covering a three-album deal with worldwide rights, including physical and digital distribution, with the first album delivery due in March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the record label and artist(s)/band, including their legal status and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including artist's status and label's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Net Receipts', etc.
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Commitment: Number of recordings to be delivered, delivery schedules, and recording requirements
6. Recording Process: Details about recording arrangements, producer selection, budget, and approval processes
7. Grant of Rights: Rights granted to the label including recording, reproduction, distribution, and exploitation rights
8. Artist Obligations: Core responsibilities including recording, promotion, exclusivity provisions
9. Label Obligations: Label's commitments regarding release, marketing, promotion, and distribution
10. Royalties: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment methods
11. Advances: Details of advance payments, recoupment terms, and additional funding
12. Warranties and Representations: Standard warranties about capacity, ownership, and non-infringement
13. Termination: Circumstances allowing termination and consequences thereof
14. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, assignment, entire agreement
1. Group Provisions: Required for bands, addressing group member changes and internal relationships
2. Producer Arrangements: Needed when specific producer terms need to be incorporated into main agreement
3. Publishing Rights: Include when the label also acquires publishing rights
4. Merchandising Rights: Added when the label has rights to produce/sell merchandise
5. Digital Distribution: Specific provisions for digital platforms and social media if requiring detailed treatment
6. Live Performance Revenue: Include if label participates in touring or live performance revenue
7. Management Provisions: Required if label provides management services
8. International Licensing: Detailed provisions for international sub-licensing if relevant
9. Video Production: Specific terms for music video production and exploitation
1. Schedule 1 - Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for recordings, including format and quality standards
2. Schedule 2 - Minimum Recording Commitment: Detailed delivery schedule for recordings and release requirements
3. Schedule 3 - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Recording Budget: Detailed recording budget and cost allocation
5. Schedule 5 - Marketing Commitments: Specific marketing and promotion commitments from the label
6. Schedule 6 - Restricted Materials: List of pre-existing materials or samples requiring clearance
7. Appendix A - Artist Information: Detailed information about artist(s), including legal names and performance names
8. Appendix B - Power of Attorney: If required for specific territory registrations or collections
9. Appendix C - Producer Agreements: Standard form producer agreements to be used
Authors
Artist
Advance
Album
Bundled Service
Commercial Release
Controlled Composition
Copyright
Delivery
Digital Distribution
Distribution Channel
Electronic Transmission
Exploitation
Format
Group
Label
Licensed Rights
Marketing Budget
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Minimum Recording Commitment
Music Video
Net Receipts
Option Period
Performing Rights
Producer
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Recordings
Related Rights
Release
Royalty Rate
SUISA
Samples
Singles
Sound Recording
Streaming
Synchronization Rights
Term
Territory
Third Party Platform
Video Rights
Term and Territory
Recording Commitment
Delivery Obligations
Exclusivity
Advances
Royalties
Accounting and Payment
Recording Costs
Marketing and Promotion
Distribution Rights
Digital Exploitation
Third Party Licensing
Artist Warranties
Label Warranties
Intellectual Property
Neighboring Rights
Moral Rights
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Force Majeure
Assignment
Termination
Post-Termination Rights
Indemnification
Representations
Notices
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Third Party Rights
Data Protection
Band Member Provisions
Producer Rights
Publishing Rights
Merchandising Rights
Live Performance Rights
Video Production Rights
Social Media Rights
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media
Digital Content
Arts & Culture
Live Events
Broadcasting
Digital Distribution
Intellectual Property
Legal Services
Legal
Business Affairs
Artist & Repertoire (A&R)
Rights Management
Finance
Marketing
Digital Distribution
Production
Royalties Administration
International Licensing
Legal Counsel
Artist Manager
A&R Director
Business Affairs Manager
Music Producer
Recording Artist
Band Member
Rights Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Publisher
CEO/Managing Director
Marketing Director
Digital Distribution Manager
Finance Director
Royalty Administrator
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