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Music Publishing Contract
"I need a Music Publishing Contract for a Nigerian songwriter granting exclusive worldwide rights to their entire catalogue of 12 songs to a Lagos-based publisher, with a 60/40 royalty split in favor of the songwriter and quarterly accounting periods, starting March 1, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the songwriter/composer and the music publisher, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' intentions
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', 'Royalties', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred to the publisher, including reproduction, distribution, and licensing rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
6. Publisher's Obligations: Publisher's duties including promotion, exploitation, and administration of the musical works
7. Songwriter's Obligations: Songwriter's responsibilities, warranties, and commitments regarding the musical works
8. Royalties and Payments: Payment terms, royalty rates, accounting periods, and payment methods
9. Accounting and Auditing: Requirements for financial reporting, record-keeping, and audit rights
10. Ownership and Copyright: Clear statement of copyright ownership and registration responsibilities
11. Warranties and Indemnities: Guarantees regarding ownership and originality of works, and related indemnifications
12. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
13. General Provisions: Standard clauses including governing law, notices, and dispute resolution
1. Sub-Publishing: Terms for international sub-publishing arrangements, used when international exploitation is anticipated
2. Digital Rights: Specific provisions for digital exploitation and online platforms, important for modern distribution
3. Minimum Commitment: Requirements for minimum number of works or recordings, used for exclusive songwriter agreements
4. Creative Control: Provisions regarding approval rights for modifications or arrangements, important for established artists
5. Moral Rights: Specific handling of moral rights, particularly relevant for international exploitation
6. Collection Society Membership: Provisions regarding membership and registration with collection societies, needed if specific collection society arrangements exist
7. Advances: Terms for advance payments against future royalties, used when advance payments are part of the deal
8. Option Provisions: Terms for extending the agreement or adding additional works, used for long-term relationships
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: List of all musical works covered by the agreement, including titles and registration numbers
2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different types of usage and territories
3. Schedule C - Accounting Procedures: Specific procedures for royalty calculations and payments
4. Appendix 1 - Marketing Commitments: Detailed marketing and promotion commitments by the publisher
5. Appendix 2 - Sub-Publishers: List of approved sub-publishers if applicable
6. Appendix 3 - Digital Platforms: List of approved digital platforms and specific terms for digital exploitation
7. Appendix 4 - Collection Societies: List of relevant collection societies and registration requirements
Authors
Music and Entertainment
Media and Broadcasting
Digital Content and Streaming
Advertising
Film and Television
Gaming
Event Management
Retail and Merchandising
Publishing
Legal
Rights Management
Royalty Administration
Business Affairs
Artist & Repertoire
Digital Operations
International Licensing
Finance
Copyright Administration
Music Publisher
Copyright Manager
Legal Counsel
Artist Manager
Songwriter
Composer
Music Licensing Manager
Royalty Administrator
Business Affairs Director
A&R Manager
Publishing Rights Manager
Contract Administrator
Music Industry Consultant
Digital Rights Manager
International Rights Manager
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