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The Recording License Agreement is a crucial document in the South African music industry that facilitates the legal exploitation of recorded music. This agreement is essential when a rights holder (typically a record label, artist, or music publisher) wants to grant another party the right to use, distribute, or monetize specific recordings. The document must comply with South African copyright law, particularly the Copyright Act 98 of 1978 and the Performers' Protection Act 11 of 1967. It covers key aspects such as territory definitions, term duration, payment structures, and usage rights, while also addressing modern digital distribution requirements. The agreement is particularly relevant in cases of music streaming, physical distribution, synchronization licensing, and other commercial exploitation of recorded music within South Africa and potentially internationally.
