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The Single Song Agreement is a fundamental document in the music industry, used when a songwriter or composer wishes to transfer or license rights to their musical work to a publisher or other rights holder under German law. This agreement is particularly important in the German market where copyright law provides strong protection for creators' rights and requires specific formalities for rights transfers. The document covers essential elements such as royalty structures, exploitation rights, and moral rights protection, all while ensuring compliance with the Urheberrechtsgesetz (German Copyright Act) and related regulations. It's commonly used for individual song deals, catalogue acquisitions, or when establishing new publishing relationships for specific works. The agreement must address both traditional and digital exploitation methods while considering German-specific requirements for collecting society participation and rights management.

1. Parties: Identification of the rights holder (author/composer) and the acquiring party (typically a publisher or record label), including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, identification of the musical work, and brief description of the parties' intentions

3. Definitions: Definition of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Work', 'Rights', 'Territory', and 'Term'

4. Grant of Rights: Detailed specification of rights being transferred or licensed, including publishing rights, mechanical rights, and synchronization rights in accordance with UrhG requirements

5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted

6. Payment and Royalties: Financial terms including advances, royalty rates, and payment schedules

7. Accounting and Auditing: Provisions for royalty accounting, statements, and audit rights

8. Warranties and Representations: Guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and non-infringement of third-party rights

9. Moral Rights: Acknowledgment and handling of moral rights (required under German law)

10. Registration and Credits: Requirements for song registration with collecting societies and crediting requirements

11. Termination: Circumstances under which the agreement can be terminated and the consequences

12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of German law application and jurisdiction for disputes

13. Notices: Process for formal communications between parties

14. General Provisions: Standard contractual provisions including severability, entire agreement, and amendments