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Music Buyout Agreement
"I need a Music Buyout Agreement for purchasing all rights to an original orchestral composition from an Irish composer, to be used worldwide in our video game releasing in March 2025, with specific provisions for streaming and modification rights."
1. Parties: Identifies and defines the parties to the agreement - typically the rights holder (composer/producer) and the purchaser
2. Background: Provides context about the musical work(s) and the purpose of the agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Works', 'Rights', 'Territory', etc.
4. Rights Transfer: Details the specific rights being transferred, including copyright, performing rights, and mechanical rights
5. Scope of Usage: Specifies how the purchaser can use the music, including territories, platforms, and contexts
6. Payment Terms: Specifies the buyout fee, payment schedule, and any additional compensation terms
7. Warranties and Representations: Rights holder's guarantees regarding ownership, originality, and right to transfer
8. Indemnification: Provisions for protecting parties against third-party claims
9. Delivery and Acceptance: Specifies the format and timeline for delivering the musical works
10. Assignment and Licensing: Details whether and how the purchaser can assign or license the rights to third parties
11. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and circumstances for termination
12. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specifies Irish law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
13. General Provisions: Standard boilerplate clauses including notices, entire agreement, and severability
1. Moral Rights: Required when the composer wishes to retain or waive moral rights - particularly relevant in EU context
2. Credit and Attribution: Include when the rights holder requires specific crediting arrangements
3. Exclusive vs Non-Exclusive: Needed when specifying whether the rights transfer is exclusive or non-exclusive
4. Performance Rights Society: Required when addressing ongoing performance royalties and PRO membership
5. Future Modifications: Include when the purchaser needs rights to modify or adapt the music
6. Revenue Share: Include if there's any ongoing revenue sharing arrangement beyond the initial buyout
7. Synchronization Rights: Required when music will be used in conjunction with visual media
8. Sampling Rights: Include when addressing whether the music can be sampled in other works
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: Detailed description of all musical works covered by the agreement, including titles, duration, and registration numbers
2. Schedule B - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment amounts, installments, and timing
3. Schedule C - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for music delivery, including file formats, quality standards, and stem requirements
4. Schedule D - Territory List: Comprehensive list of territories where rights are being transferred
5. Appendix 1 - Copyright Registrations: Copies of copyright registrations and other ownership documentation
6. Appendix 2 - Prior Licenses: List of any existing licenses or agreements affecting the musical works
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