Once you`ve found the perfect song or musician for your production and received the green light from the artist or copyright owner, you`ll need to create a music license agreement. Once you`ve found the perfect song or musician for your production and received the green light from the artist or copyright holder, you`ll need to create a music license agreement. If you`re a musician who is lucky enough to sell the rights to your melody – whether you`re being courted by a music company, a TV producer or an advertiser – a well-written music licensing agreement guarantees you a good cut. CONSIDERING that the parties have entered into an agreement under which the LICENSEE uses the composition in connection with the Website and wishes to reduce the terms of this Agreement to the letter. Saving on a music license agreement can get you in trouble. Most music is protected by copyright, and if you want to use a melody in a multimedia production, you have to follow the rules. All musicians have heard of artists who have lost control of their rights as their songs continue to be played. A music license agreement protects both parties when you determine in advance whether you want to pay royalties as a percentage of revenue, for a fixed amount for each use, or under another agreement. Where is the song used and for how long? Can it only be used in a specific geographical area? Can the buyer transfer the rights without the composer`s consent? Can the song be duplicated? You can define everything in a music license agreement. Whether you opt for a top 40 hit, a golden oldie or an obscure indie, this simple and flexible document can help you protect your interests. Other names for this document: Music License Agreement, Music License Agreement NOW, THEREFORE, and taking into account the mutual promises and agreements contained herein and with the intention of being legally bound, the parties hereby agree for themselves, their heirs, successors, personal representatives and assigns: 1. LICENSE GRANT.
One. During the “Term” defined below, Licensee has the non-exclusive and irrevocable right and license to use the copyrighted musical composition on the Website as well as in television, radio and print advertising and their promotions. The licensee may also use the lyrics of the composition in print advertising. B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, The Music Publisher hereby acknowledges that it will not grant any license to use the composition in advertising, marketing or promotion of any other website for the duration of the Term and any extension. C. ASCAP or BMI, as the case may be, will license composition on radio and television stations and networks throughout the United States without any special compensation to broadcasters or licensees, such rights being granted under licensing agreements with stations and networks. D. In the event that Licensee wishes to use the composition on stations or networks that have not entered into a license agreement with ASCAP or BMI, this Agreement shall be deemed a license for such uses, without limitation or additional compensation. E.
Licensee has the right to modify, extend, adapt and arrange for composition, and Licensee has the exclusive right to decide whether and how the Work is published, promoted, published, performed or operated by us, our successor or our assignees. Licensee has the additional right to obtain legal copyright anywhere in the world on behalf of the person, company or entity of its choice, and it or its agents have the right to obtain extensions and renewals of such copyright registrations. 2. TERM. This Agreement shall enter into force on the date on which it is fully executed by both parties and shall be renewed for a period of one (1) year from that date. It will automatically renew for an extended additional period of one (1) year, unless either party notifies the other party of its intention not to renew this Agreement, with such written notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the expiration or termination of the then-current period. 3. INDEMNIFICATION. One. Taking full account of the license granted herein, Licensee shall pay the amount of $[amount] to the Music Publisher, such payment being made within ten (10) days of entering into this Agreement. .