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Songwriter Collaboration Agreement
"I need a Songwriter Collaboration Agreement for a six-month project starting March 2025 between three songwriters, where we'll be co-writing songs for a specific artist's album, with equal ownership splits and joint decision-making rights for licensing."
1. Parties: Identifies all songwriters participating in the collaboration, including their legal names, professional names, and contact details
2. Background: Sets out the context of the collaboration and the parties' intention to work together to create musical compositions
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Royalties', etc.
4. Scope of Collaboration: Defines the nature and extent of the collaborative relationship, including any specific projects or goals
5. Ownership of Copyright: Establishes the ownership split of the musical works created during the collaboration
6. Writer Credits: Specifies how the songwriters will be credited on recordings, sheet music, and other materials
7. Revenue Sharing: Details how income from the songs will be split between the parties
8. Collection of Royalties: Specifies arrangements for collecting and distributing royalties, including the role of PROs
9. Moral Rights: Addresses the moral rights of the songwriters in relation to the works
10. Decision Making: Establishes how decisions about licensing, synchronization, and other uses will be made
11. Term and Termination: Specifies the duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination
12. Confidentiality: Requires parties to maintain confidentiality about the collaboration and created works
13. General Provisions: Includes standard legal clauses such as governing law, notices, and entire agreement
1. Publishing Rights: Required when the parties wish to specify arrangements for publishing the works, including publisher selection and terms
2. Recording Sessions: Needed when the agreement covers practical arrangements for recording sessions, including costs and scheduling
3. Exclusive Collaboration: Used when the parties agree to work exclusively with each other for a specific period or project
4. Sample Clearance: Required when the collaboration may involve using samples from other works
5. International Rights: Needed when the collaboration involves international exploitation of the works
6. Social Media and Promotion: Used when specifying how the collaboration will be promoted on social media and other platforms
7. Dispute Resolution: Optional detailed procedures for resolving disputes, including mediation or arbitration
1. Schedule 1 - Existing Works: Lists any pre-existing works brought into the collaboration by either party
2. Schedule 2 - Ownership Splits: Details the percentage splits for each song created during the collaboration
3. Schedule 3 - Writer Credit Format: Specifies the exact format for writer credits on different platforms and media
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Third Party Users: Lists any pre-approved licensees or users of the works
5. Schedule 5 - Revenue Collection Details: Contains banking and payment details for revenue distribution
6. Appendix A - Song Registration Form: Template for registering new songs created under the collaboration
7. Appendix B - Project Timeline: If applicable, timeline for specific projects or deliverables under the collaboration
Authors
Music
Entertainment
Media
Publishing
Digital Content
Performing Arts
Recording Industry
Creative Arts
Legal
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Publishing
Artist & Repertoire
Licensing
Royalties
Copyright Administration
Creative Services
Songwriter
Music Publisher
A&R Manager
Music Lawyer
Rights Manager
Creative Director
Music Producer
Artist Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Copyright Administrator
Licensing Manager
Legal Counsel
Contracts Administrator
Royalty Manager
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