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Songwriter Agreement
"I need a Songwriter Agreement for a Malaysian indie artist who will be creating 12 original songs for our record label, with exclusive worldwide rights and a 60-40 royalty split in favor of the songwriter, starting March 1, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the songwriter and the publisher/company, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, establishing the songwriter's expertise and the publisher's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', 'Royalties', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred or licensed to the publisher, including copyright assignments
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
6. Delivery Obligations: Songwriter's obligations regarding delivery of songs, minimum commitments, and quality standards
7. Compensation: Payment terms, including advances, royalties, and payment schedules
8. Rights and Obligations: Detailed responsibilities of both parties, including promotion and exploitation of works
9. Warranties and Representations: Songwriter's guarantees regarding originality and ownership of works
10. Termination: Conditions for ending the agreement and consequences of termination
11. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, amendments, and governing law
1. Co-Writing Provisions: Used when the songwriter collaborates with other writers, defining rights splits and administration
2. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for online and digital exploitation of works
3. Minimum Commitment: When specific quantity of songs is required within set timeframes
4. Exclusivity Provisions: When the songwriter is required to work exclusively with the publisher
5. Publishing Administration: Detailed terms for publishing administration if separate from main publishing rights
6. Sync Rights: Special provisions for synchronization rights in film, TV, and other media
7. Creative Control: Terms regarding artistic control and approval rights
8. International Exploitation: Specific terms for international marketing and distribution
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: List of existing songs covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty percentages for different types of use
3. Schedule C - Minimum Delivery Requirements: Specific requirements for song delivery including quantity and deadlines
4. Schedule D - Approved Third-Party Publishers: List of approved sub-publishers for international territories
5. Appendix 1 - Song Registration Form: Template for registering new songs under the agreement
6. Appendix 2 - Copyright Assignment Form: Standard form for transferring copyright of new works
Authors
Advance
Composition
Copyright
Digital Platform
Effective Date
Exploitation
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Marketing
Mechanical Rights
Musical Work
Net Receipts
Performance Rights
Publishing Rights
Recoupment
Recording
Royalties
Synchronization Rights
Territory
Term
Writer Share
Publisher Share
Collection Society
Distribution Income
Exclusive Rights
Master Recording
Minimum Commitment
Publishing Period
Qualifying Composition
Release
Songwriter Revenue
Sub-Publishing
Third Party License
Usage Report
Video Rights
Writing Session
Year
Definitions
Grant of Rights
Exclusivity
Term
Territory
Delivery Obligations
Minimum Commitment
Royalties
Advances
Accounting
Payment Terms
Creative Control
Quality Control
Copyright Registration
Warranties
Representations
Indemnification
Assignment
Sub-Publishing
Digital Distribution
Synchronization Rights
Performance Rights
Mechanical Rights
Collection Society
Moral Rights
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Termination
Force Majeure
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Amendment
Entire Agreement
Music
Entertainment
Media
Publishing
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Recording Industry
Copyright Management
Legal
Business Affairs
Copyright Administration
Royalty Administration
Artist & Repertoire
Publishing
Rights Management
Music Licensing
Creative
Contract Administration
Music Publisher
Legal Counsel
Copyright Manager
A&R Manager
Royalty Administrator
Business Affairs Manager
Creative Director
Contracts Manager
Publishing Administrator
Rights Manager
Music Licensing Manager
Legal Director
Songwriter
Composer
Publishing Executive
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