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Work For Hire Agreement Music
"I need a Work for Hire Agreement Music for commissioning an original soundtrack for our mobile game, with delivery scheduled for March 2025, including provisions for multiple revisions and full rights transfer for global distribution."
1. Parties: Identifies the contracting parties - typically the commissioning party (client) and the musician/composer (contractor)
2. Background: Sets out the context of the agreement, including the client's desire to commission musical work and the contractor's expertise
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Work', 'Deliverables', 'Intellectual Property Rights', etc.
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the musical works to be created, including style, length, format, and any specific requirements
5. Engagement and Term: Establishes the nature of engagement (independent contractor relationship) and duration of the agreement
6. Payment Terms: Specifies fees, payment schedule, and any additional costs or expenses
7. Ownership and Rights: Explicitly transfers copyright and other intellectual property rights to the commissioning party
8. Delivery and Acceptance: Outlines the process for delivering works, revision requests, and final acceptance criteria
9. Contractor Obligations: Lists specific responsibilities including deadlines, quality standards, and communication requirements
10. Client Obligations: Outlines client responsibilities including providing necessary materials, feedback, and timely payments
11. Warranties: Contractor's warranties regarding originality, non-infringement, and quality of work
12. Termination: Conditions and process for ending the agreement, including handling of incomplete works
13. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, dispute resolution, and entire agreement
1. Moral Rights: Section addressing the waiver or assertion of moral rights, particularly relevant for jurisdictions where these cannot be fully assigned
2. Collaboration: Required when multiple artists or musicians are involved in creating the work
3. Performance Rights: Additional section when live performance rights need to be addressed separately from the main work
4. Confidentiality: Detailed confidentiality provisions when dealing with sensitive commercial music projects
5. Marketing and Credits: Specifies how the contractor will be credited and any promotional rights
6. Exclusivity: Restrictions on contractor's ability to create similar works for others during the agreement period
7. Samples and Third-Party Content: Required when the work may incorporate third-party content or samples
8. Recording and Production: Detailed provisions for recording sessions and production requirements when applicable
1. Schedule 1 - Work Specifications: Detailed technical specifications including genre, style, length, instrumentation, delivery format, etc.
2. Schedule 2 - Payment Schedule: Breakdown of payment amounts, milestones, and payment timing
3. Schedule 3 - Delivery Schedule: Timeline for deliverables, including drafts, revisions, and final versions
4. Schedule 4 - Approved Equipment and Software: List of approved recording equipment, software, and technical specifications if required
5. Schedule 5 - Key Personnel: List of approved performers, collaborators, or key team members if applicable
6. Appendix A - Style Guide: Reference materials, examples, or style guidelines for the musical work
7. Appendix B - Technical Requirements: Detailed technical specifications for file formats, mixing requirements, etc.
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Entertainment
Media & Broadcasting
Advertising
Film & Television
Gaming
Digital Media
Music Production
Performing Arts
Events & Live Entertainment
Corporate Communications
Legal
Creative
Production
Marketing
Brand Management
Content
Digital
Procurement
Intellectual Property
Project Management
Entertainment
Media
Creative Director
Music Supervisor
Legal Counsel
Content Producer
Project Manager
Marketing Manager
Brand Manager
Film Director
Game Developer
Advertising Executive
Executive Producer
Production Coordinator
Entertainment Lawyer
Artistic Director
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