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Administration Agreement Music Publishing
"I need a Music Publishing Administration Agreement for a South African independent songwriter who wants to retain digital exploitation rights while granting traditional publishing rights to an administrator for a 3-year term starting March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the Administrator and the Rights Holder/Publisher with full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, brief description of the parties' business activities and intention to enter into an administration arrangement
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Works', 'Territory', 'Net Receipts', 'Publishing Rights', etc.
4. Appointment and Rights Granted: Scope of the administrator's appointment and detailed description of rights granted
5. Term: Duration of the agreement, including initial term and any renewal provisions
6. Administrator's Duties: Comprehensive list of services to be provided by the administrator, including registration, licensing, collection, and accounting
7. Rights Holder's Obligations: Obligations of the rights holder, including provision of information, cooperation, and warranties regarding ownership
8. Financial Terms: Commission structure, payment terms, accounting periods, and distribution of revenues
9. Accounting and Reports: Details of financial reporting obligations, audit rights, and accounting procedures
10. Warranties and Indemnities: Standard warranties about ownership, right to contract, and related indemnities
11. Termination: Grounds for termination, notice requirements, and post-termination procedures
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, assignment, governing law, etc.
1. International Rights: Specific provisions for international exploitation of works, used when agreement covers multiple territories
2. Digital Rights Management: Specific provisions for digital platforms and new technologies, used when digital exploitation is a significant focus
3. Sub-Publishing Arrangements: Terms for appointing sub-publishers, used when administrator has right to appoint sub-publishers
4. Minimum Performance Requirements: Specific performance targets for the administrator, used in larger catalog deals
5. Creative Services: Additional services like promotion or sync licensing, used when administrator provides enhanced services
6. Retention of Rights: Specific rights retained by the rights holder, used when certain rights are excluded from the administration
7. Key Person Provision: Provisions relating to specific individuals' involvement, used when personal services are crucial
8. Competition Restrictions: Non-compete and exclusivity provisions, used when exclusive services are required
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: Complete list of musical works covered by the agreement, including ownership shares
2. Schedule B - Commission Rates: Detailed breakdown of commission rates for different types of income
3. Schedule C - Territories: List of territories covered by the agreement and any special provisions per territory
4. Schedule D - Existing Licenses: List of pre-existing licenses and agreements affecting the works
5. Schedule E - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for accounting, including payment schedules and reporting formats
6. Appendix 1 - Power of Attorney: Standard power of attorney form for administrator to act on behalf of rights holder
7. Appendix 2 - Assignment Forms: Standard forms for registration with collecting societies
8. Appendix 3 - Copyright Documentation: Copies of copyright registrations and chain of title documentation
Authors
Music
Entertainment
Media
Digital Media
Publishing
Performing Arts
Recording Industry
Copyright Licensing
Digital Entertainment
Arts and Culture
Legal
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Licensing
Royalties
Finance
Music Publishing
Copyright Administration
International
Contract Administration
Music Publishing Administrator
Copyright Manager
Licensing Manager
Royalty Administrator
Legal Counsel
Business Affairs Manager
Rights Manager
Publishing Director
Catalogue Manager
Finance Manager
Contracts Manager
A&R Manager
Music Publisher
Sync Licensing Manager
International Rights Manager
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