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Administration Agreement Music Publishing
"I need a Music Publishing Administration Agreement for a Nigerian indie record label that will be administering rights for a catalog of 50 songs, with specific provisions for digital platform exploitation and international sub-publishing arrangements, starting from March 2025."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines the Administrator and Rights Holder/Publisher
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the Rights Holder's ownership of the musical works and the Administrator's expertise
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including Musical Works, Territory, Term, Net Income, etc.
4. Appointment and Rights Granted: Specifies the appointment of the Administrator and the scope of rights granted
5. Term and Territory: Defines the duration of the agreement and the geographical areas covered
6. Administrator's Services: Details the specific services to be provided by the Administrator
7. Registration and Documentation: Outlines requirements for registering works and maintaining documentation
8. Collection and Distribution of Income: Specifies how revenues will be collected and distributed
9. Accounting and Payments: Details the frequency and method of accounting and payment of royalties
10. Administrator's Commission: Specifies the Administrator's fee structure and payment terms
11. Warranties and Indemnities: Contains representations and warranties from both parties
12. Termination: Sets out circumstances and procedures for ending the agreement
13. Post-Termination Provisions: Outlines obligations and rights after agreement ends
14. Confidentiality: Establishes confidentiality obligations
15. Notices: Specifies how formal communications between parties should be made
16. General Provisions: Contains standard boilerplate clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, etc.
1. Sub-Publishing Arrangements: Include when the Administrator has authority to enter into sub-publishing agreements
2. Digital Rights Management: Include for specific handling of digital exploitation and online platforms
3. Minimum Performance Requirements: Include when setting specific targets for the Administrator
4. Key Person Provisions: Include when specific individuals are crucial to the administration services
5. International Collection Societies: Include when dealing with multiple collection societies across territories
6. Audit Rights: Include when Rights Holder requires specific audit provisions beyond standard accounting
7. Creative Control: Include when Rights Holder wants control over synchronization or other creative uses
8. Marketing and Promotion: Include when Administrator has specific promotional obligations
1. Schedule 1 - Musical Works: Complete list of musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule 2 - Territory Definitions: Detailed breakdown of territories and any territory-specific terms
3. Schedule 3 - Commission Rates: Detailed breakdown of commission rates for different types of income
4. Schedule 4 - Accounting Procedures: Specific procedures for accounting and reporting
5. Schedule 5 - Sub-Publishers: List of approved sub-publishers if applicable
6. Appendix A - Rights Holder's Corporate Documents: Copies of relevant corporate documentation and authorizations
7. Appendix B - Collection Society Memberships: Details of existing collection society memberships and registrations
8. Appendix C - Prior Third-Party Agreements: List of any pre-existing agreements affecting the musical works
Authors
Agreement
Advance
Affiliated Societies
Collection Period
Collection Societies
Commencement Date
Confidential Information
Control
Digital Service Providers
Effective Date
Force Majeure
Gross Receipts
Group
Initial Term
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Marketing Material
Mechanical Rights
Musical Works
Net Income
Non-Exclusive Rights
Notice
Performing Rights
Publisher
Publishing Rights
Quarter
Renewal Term
Rights Holder
Royalties
Sub-Publisher
Synchronization Rights
Territory
Term
Termination Date
Third Party
Writer's Share
Publisher's Share
Working Day
Year
Nigerian Currency
Digital Rights
Exploitation
Income
Licensed Rights
Print Rights
Registered Works
Related Rights
Statement Period
Derivative Works
Administrative Services
Appointment
Grant of Rights
Term and Territory
Administrative Services
Registration and Documentation
Licensing
Revenue Collection
Commission and Fees
Payment Terms
Accounting and Reports
Audit Rights
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Assignment
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Sub-Publishing
Digital Exploitation
Collection Society Relations
Termination
Post-Termination
Force Majeure
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Entire Agreement
Severability
Waiver
Amendment
Third Party Rights
Counterparts
Data Protection
Anti-Corruption
Foreign Exchange Compliance
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media
Publishing
Digital Media
Broadcasting
Performing Arts
Copyright Management
Legal Services
Entertainment Technology
Legal
Rights Management
Licensing
Royalties
Business Affairs
Finance
Digital
International Rights
Contract Administration
Copyright
Music Publishing Administrator
Rights Manager
Licensing Manager
Copyright Manager
Legal Counsel
Royalty Manager
Business Affairs Director
Music Publisher
Contracts Manager
Publishing Director
A&R Manager
Finance Manager
International Rights Manager
Digital Rights Manager
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