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The Artist Management Agreement With Master Rights is essential for professional artists and managers operating in Qatar who wish to formalize their business relationship while addressing master recording rights. This document is particularly relevant when an artist seeks professional management services and wants to grant their manager rights related to master recordings. The agreement must comply with Qatar's legal framework, including copyright law and civil code requirements, while addressing industry-specific needs such as digital distribution, streaming rights, and international exploitation of recordings. It typically includes detailed provisions for commission structures, recording obligations, exploitation rights, and territory restrictions. The document is crucial for establishing clear boundaries, responsibilities, and revenue-sharing arrangements, particularly in Qatar's growing entertainment sector where both local and international standards need to be considered.

1. Parties: Identification of the Manager and Artist, including full legal names and addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including Artist's professional status and Manager's expertise

3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Master Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Net Income', 'Recordings', 'Marketing Materials'

4. Appointment and Term: Scope of manager's appointment, duration, and territory of representation

5. Manager's Services: Detailed description of management services to be provided

6. Master Recording Rights: Assignment or license of master recording rights, including ownership and exploitation rights

7. Artist's Obligations: Artist's commitments, including cooperation, availability, and exclusivity provisions

8. Compensation: Manager's commission structure, payment terms, and accounting procedures

9. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and licensing of various intellectual property, including masters and promotional materials

10. Recording Obligations: Requirements for creation, delivery, and quality of master recordings

11. Exploitation of Masters: Terms for commercial exploitation of master recordings

12. Accounting and Payment: Detailed financial procedures, reporting requirements, and audit rights

13. Representations and Warranties: Legal assurances from both parties

14. Term and Termination: Duration, renewal options, and grounds for termination

15. Post-Termination Rights: Rights and obligations that survive agreement termination

16. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

17. Notices: Communication procedures between parties

18. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement