Document background
The Single Song Agreement is a fundamental document in the music industry, used when a songwriter or composer wishes to transfer or license rights in a specific musical composition to a publisher or other rights holder under Danish law. This agreement is particularly important in the Danish market, where it must comply with both national copyright law (Ophavsretsloven) and EU regulations. The document is typically used at the early stages of a musical work's commercialization, setting out the framework for its exploitation and the relationship between the creator and the commercial partner. It includes crucial details about rights assignment, territory, term, payment structures, and obligations of both parties, while incorporating specific Danish legal requirements such as strong moral rights protections and collective rights management provisions.
