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The Booking Agent Contract is essential for formalizing the business relationship between professional booking agents and artists/performers in the Netherlands. This document is typically used when an artist seeks professional representation for securing performance opportunities and managing booking-related activities. The agreement, governed by Dutch law, comprehensively covers crucial aspects such as commission rates, territorial scope, exclusivity terms, and the specific services to be provided by the agent. It incorporates relevant provisions from Dutch commercial and agency laws, including the Burgerlijk Wetboek, while addressing industry-specific requirements and common practices in the entertainment sector. The contract serves as a vital tool for protecting both parties' interests and establishing clear guidelines for their professional relationship, including performance booking procedures, payment terms, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

1. Parties: Identification of the booking agent and the artist/performer, including full legal names, addresses, and registration details

2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the artist's activities and agent's services

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Territory', 'Booking Services', 'Commission', 'Performance', etc.

4. Appointment and Scope: Terms of the agent's appointment, whether exclusive or non-exclusive, and the territorial scope

5. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement, renewal provisions, and circumstances for termination

6. Agent's Services and Obligations: Detailed description of services to be provided by the agent, including booking performances, negotiating fees, etc.

7. Artist's Obligations: Artist's responsibilities, including cooperation with the agent, availability for performances, etc.

8. Commission and Payment Terms: Commission rate, calculation method, payment schedule, and expenses

9. Performance Contracts: Process for reviewing, negotiating, and executing performance contracts with venues/promoters

10. Intellectual Property: Usage rights for artist's name, likeness, and promotional materials

11. Confidentiality: Obligations regarding confidential information and trade secrets

12. Liability and Indemnification: Limitation of liability and mutual indemnification provisions

13. Notices: Method and addresses for formal communications between parties

14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Dutch law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes

15. General Provisions: Standard clauses including severability, entire agreement, and amendments