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The Master License Music agreement is a crucial document for businesses and individuals seeking to legally use and commercialize musical works in New Zealand. This agreement is typically used when a rights holder (such as a music publisher or record label) grants permission to another party to use specific musical works for various purposes, including broadcasting, streaming, or public performance. The document must comply with New Zealand's Copyright Act 1994 and related legislation, incorporating local legal requirements and industry standards. It protects both the rights holder's intellectual property and the licensee's commercial interests by clearly defining usage rights, territories, payment terms, and compliance requirements. This agreement type is particularly important in today's digital age, where music usage spans multiple platforms and territories, requiring careful consideration of rights management and commercial terms.
