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Song Writer Contract
"I need a Song Writer Contract for an exclusive three-year arrangement starting January 2025 with a Hong Kong-based songwriter who will create at least 12 songs per year for our record label, with worldwide rights and standard industry royalty rates."
1. Parties: Identification of the songwriter and the contracting party (publisher/production company) with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the songwriter's profession and the publisher's business
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Musical Works', 'Royalties', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', etc.
4. Scope of Services: Details of the songwriting services to be provided, including any specific requirements or deliverables
5. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred or licensed to the publisher, including copyright, publishing rights, and exploitation rights
6. Retention of Rights: Rights retained by the songwriter, including moral rights and any reserved rights
7. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
8. Compensation: Payment terms including advances, royalty rates, and payment schedules
9. Delivery Requirements: Specifications for song delivery, including format, deadlines, and quality standards
10. Warranties and Representations: Songwriter's guarantees regarding originality and ownership of works
11. Credit and Attribution: Requirements for crediting the songwriter in publications and releases
12. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
13. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Hong Kong law and jurisdiction for dispute resolution
1. Minimum Commitment: Used when requiring the songwriter to deliver a minimum number of songs within specific timeframes
2. Exclusivity: Include when the songwriter is required to work exclusively with the publisher
3. Co-Writing Provisions: Include when the songwriter may collaborate with other writers
4. Publishing Company Obligations: Include when specifying publisher's promotional and exploitation commitments
5. Mechanical Licensing: Include for specific terms regarding mechanical reproduction rights
6. Synchronization Rights: Include when dealing specifically with sync licensing for film, TV, etc.
7. Digital Distribution: Include specific terms for digital platforms and streaming services
8. Assignment and Sub-Publishing: Include when allowing publisher to assign or sub-license rights
9. Audit Rights: Include when granting songwriter right to audit publisher's accounts
1. Schedule 1: Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty percentages for different types of usage
2. Schedule 2: Existing Works: List of any pre-existing works covered by the agreement
3. Schedule 3: Minimum Delivery Requirements: Specific details of required deliverables and deadlines
4. Schedule 4: Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for song delivery and acceptable formats
5. Schedule 5: Affiliated Collection Societies: List of relevant collection societies and registration requirements
6. Appendix A: Song Registration Form: Template for registering new songs under the agreement
7. Appendix B: Co-Writer Split Sheet: Template for documenting ownership splits in co-writing situations
Authors
Music and Entertainment
Media Production
Advertising
Film and Television
Digital Media
Gaming
Performing Arts
Event Management
Broadcasting
Music Education
Legal
Business Affairs
Copyright Administration
Royalty Administration
Artist & Repertoire
Music Publishing
Creative
Licensing
Business Development
Finance
Songwriter
Music Publisher
A&R Manager
Music Licensing Manager
Copyright Administrator
Legal Counsel
Music Producer
Creative Director
Publishing Rights Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Artist Manager
Music Supervisor
Royalty Administrator
Contract Administrator
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