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Songwriter Contract
"I need a Songwriter Contract for an exclusive three-year arrangement starting March 1, 2025, with our publishing company, including minimum delivery requirements of 12 songs per year and 80/20 royalty split in favor of the songwriter."
1. Parties: Identification of the songwriter and the publisher/company, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the songwriter's expertise and the company's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Works', 'Recordings', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', and 'Term'
4. Engagement and Term: Details of the songwriting engagement, including duration and any renewal options
5. Songwriter Services: Specific services to be provided, including minimum number of songs, collaboration requirements, and delivery specifications
6. Rights and Ownership: Assignment or licensing of copyright and other intellectual property rights in the musical works
7. Royalties and Compensation: Payment terms, royalty rates, advances, and accounting procedures
8. Delivery and Acceptance: Process for submitting songs and criteria for acceptance
9. Moral Rights: Recognition of the songwriter's moral rights and any agreed limitations
10. Warranties and Representations: Songwriter's guarantees regarding originality and non-infringement
11. Exclusivity: Terms of any exclusive arrangement and permitted exceptions
12. Termination: Circumstances allowing early termination and consequences
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including notices, governing law, and dispute resolution
1. Co-Writing Arrangements: Terms for collaboration with other songwriters, including rights split and decision-making process
2. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of works
3. Producer Rights: Additional terms if the songwriter also acts as producer
4. Sample Clearance: Procedures for obtaining and clearing music samples
5. Publishing Administration: Details of publishing administration services if included
6. Promotional Activities: Terms regarding songwriter's participation in promotion
7. Recording Services: Additional terms if songwriter provides demo recording services
8. Non-Compete Clause: Restrictions on competing activities during and after the term
9. Development Requirements: Specific terms for songwriter development and training
1. Schedule 1 - Minimum Commitment: Detailed requirements for number and type of songs to be delivered
2. Schedule 2 - Royalty Rates: Comprehensive breakdown of royalty rates for different types of use
3. Schedule 3 - Approved Third-Party Publishers: List of pre-approved publishers for sub-publishing arrangements
4. Schedule 4 - Technical Specifications: Required format and technical standards for song delivery
5. Schedule 5 - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for royalty calculations and payments
6. Appendix A - Song Delivery Form: Template for song submission and metadata
7. Appendix B - Co-Writer Split Form: Template for documenting ownership splits with co-writers
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