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Music Recording Contract
"I need a Music Recording Contract under Austrian law for a new electronic music duo, with specific focus on digital distribution rights and streaming platforms, including provisions for a minimum of three albums to be delivered by March 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the record label and artist(s), including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including artist's status and record label's business
3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Recordings', 'Territory', 'Term', etc.
4. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of rights granted
5. Recording Commitment: Number of recordings to be delivered, technical specifications, and delivery schedules
6. Rights Granted: Scope of rights transferred to the label, including recording, reproduction, and distribution rights
7. Recording Process: Details of recording arrangements, producer selection, and recording budget
8. Advances and Recording Costs: Financial terms including advances, recording budgets, and recoupment provisions
9. Royalties: Royalty rates, calculation methods, and payment terms for different formats and uses
10. Accounting and Auditing: Requirements for financial reporting, payment schedules, and audit rights
11. Marketing and Promotion: Obligations regarding promotion, marketing efforts, and touring commitments
12. Warranties and Representations: Legal assurances from both parties regarding rights, capabilities, and obligations
13. Termination: Conditions for contract termination and consequences thereof
14. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Confirmation of Austrian law application and jurisdiction for disputes
1. Publishing Rights: Optional section when the deal includes publishing rights management
2. Merchandising Rights: Include when merchandising rights are part of the agreement
3. Digital Distribution: Detailed section for contracts focusing on digital platforms and streaming
4. Video Production: Include when music video production is part of the agreement
5. Band Member Provisions: Required for groups to address member changes and rights
6. Producer Agreement: Include when specific producer arrangements are part of the main contract
7. Synchronization Rights: Optional section for licensing music in films, TV, and advertisements
8. International Distribution: Detailed provisions for international distribution arrangements
1. Schedule A - Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for recordings, including format and quality standards
2. Schedule B - Delivery Requirements: Detailed list of materials to be delivered with each recording
3. Schedule C - Royalty Calculations: Detailed breakdown of royalty rates for different formats and territories
4. Schedule D - Approved Recording Budget: Itemized recording budget and payment schedule
5. Schedule E - Marketing Commitments: Specific marketing and promotion commitments from the label
6. Schedule F - Recording Schedule: Timeline for recording and delivery of albums/singles
7. Appendix 1 - Producer Agreement: Standard terms for engagement of producers
8. Appendix 2 - Band Member Declaration: Where applicable, signed declarations from all band members
Authors
Artist
Advance
Album
Accounting Period
Approval
Artist Company
Artistic Control
Audio-Visual Recording
Authorized Digital Service
Band
Budget
Commercial Release
Compositional Material
Controlled Composition
Copyright
Delivery
Digital Distribution
Distribution Channel
Download
Exclusive Recording Artist
First Recording Period
Gross Revenues
Initial Period
Interactive Stream
Label
Licensed Rights
Marketing Budget
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Minimum Commitment
Music Video
Net Income
Net Receipts
Option Period
Performer's Rights
Performance Royalties
Producer
Publishing Rights
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Recording Services
Release
Recoupable Costs
Royalty Rate
Single
Sound Recording
Stream
Streaming Platform
Studio
Synchronization Rights
Term
Territory
Third Party Platform
Track
Usage Data
Video Rights
Wholesale Price
Grant of Rights
Recording Obligations
Exclusivity
Delivery Requirements
Artistic Control
Copyright Assignment
Licensing Rights
Royalties and Payments
Advances
Recording Costs
Distribution Rights
Digital Rights
Marketing and Promotion
Touring Obligations
Merchandising Rights
Publishing Rights
Synchronization Rights
Accounting and Audit
Warranties and Representations
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Force Majeure
Term and Duration
Territory
Termination
Assignment and Transfer
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Entire Agreement
Severability
Indemnification
Insurance
Notices
Amendment
Band Member Provisions
Producer Arrangements
Moral Rights
Data Protection
Intellectual Property
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Copyright & Licensing
Legal Services
Technology & Digital Distribution
Legal
Artists and Repertoire
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Finance
Marketing
Digital Distribution
Artist Development
Production
Compliance
A&R Manager
Legal Counsel
Artist Manager
Record Producer
Business Affairs Director
Rights Manager
Contracts Manager
Music Publisher
Recording Artist
Digital Rights Manager
Chief Executive Officer
Finance Director
Marketing Director
Distribution Manager
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