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Sound Recording Agreement
"I need a Sound Recording Agreement for a three-album deal with an established Bollywood playback singer, including rights for both physical and digital distribution across South Asia, with the first album to be delivered by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the record label/producer and the artist(s), including their legal names, addresses, and registration details
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the artist's background and the parties' intention to create sound recordings
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Sound Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Royalties', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being granted by the artist to the label, including recording, reproduction, and distribution rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical areas where the rights can be exercised
6. Recording Obligations: Details of recording requirements, including number of songs, technical specifications, and delivery schedules
7. Ownership and Copyright: Clear statement of copyright ownership in the sound recordings and related materials
8. Royalties and Payments: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates, payment schedules, and accounting procedures
9. Artist Warranties and Representations: Artist's guarantees regarding originality, non-infringement, and ability to enter into the agreement
10. Label Obligations: Label's commitments regarding recording, promotion, distribution, and marketing
11. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and the consequences of termination
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Indian law as governing law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution
1. Producer Engagement: Used when a specific producer is attached to the project, detailing their role and rights
2. Music Videos: Include when the agreement covers the production and rights of music videos
3. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital platforms and streaming services
4. Minimum Marketing Commitment: Include when there are specific marketing guarantees from the label
5. Artist's Image Rights: Detailed terms for use of artist's name, likeness, and biographical material
6. Publishing Rights: Include if the agreement also covers publishing rights of the compositions
7. Live Performance Restrictions: Include if there are limitations on artist's live performances
8. Merchandising Rights: Used when merchandising rights are part of the deal
1. Schedule A - Recording Schedule: Detailed timeline for recording, mixing, and delivery of masters
2. Schedule B - Recording Budget: Breakdown of approved recording costs and budget allocation
3. Schedule C - Royalty Calculations: Detailed methodology for calculating royalties for different types of exploitation
4. Schedule D - Technical Specifications: Required technical standards for master recordings
5. Schedule E - Approved Recording Studios: List of approved studios where recording can take place
6. Appendix 1 - Artist Information: Detailed information about the artist including previous releases and social media presence
7. Appendix 2 - Minimum Recording Commitment: Specific details about the minimum number of recordings required
8. Appendix 3 - Territory Exclusions: List of any territories excluded from the agreement
Authors
Artist
Commercial Release
Composition
Confidential Information
Copyright
Delivery
Digital Distribution
Distribution Rights
Effective Date
Exclusive Recording Artist
Force Majeure
Gross Receipts
Initial Period
Label
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Minimum Commitment
Music Video
Net Receipts
Option Period
Performance Rights
Producer
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Recording Services
Remix
Royalty Rate
Sampling
Sound Recording
Streaming
Synchronization Rights
Territory
Term
Third Party Platform
Marketing Materials
Music Publishing Rights
Net Sales
Physical Format
Recording Budget
Release Date
Studio
Technical Specifications
Advances
Artist Image Rights
Digital Rights Management
Distribution Channels
Intellectual Property Rights
Mechanical Royalties
Mixed Media Rights
Neighbouring Rights
Public Performance
Term and Territory
Recording Obligations
Delivery Requirements
Ownership of Recordings
Copyright Assignment
Royalties
Accounting and Payment
Advances
Recording Costs
Artist Warranties
Label Warranties
Exclusivity
Non-Competition
Confidentiality
Recording Schedule
Technical Requirements
Marketing and Promotion
Distribution
Digital Rights
Artist Name and Likeness
Credit and Attribution
Music Videos
Third Party Licensing
Minimum Commitment
Producer Rights
Publishing Rights
Performance Restrictions
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment and Transfer
Representations and Warranties
Indemnification
Insurance
Notices
Amendment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Artist Approval Rights
Label Approval Rights
Moral Rights
Release Commitment
Marketing Commitment
Artwork and Packaging
Synchronization Rights
Sampling Rights
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Legal Services
Technology & Digital Distribution
Arts & Culture
Legal
Business Affairs
Artist & Repertoire (A&R)
Rights Management
Digital Distribution
Publishing
Finance
Marketing
Production
Licensing
Music Industry Lawyer
Legal Counsel
A&R Manager
Recording Artist
Music Producer
Business Affairs Manager
Rights Management Officer
Contract Manager
Music Label Executive
Artist Manager
Copyright Officer
Licensing Manager
Digital Rights Manager
Music Publishing Manager
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