Document background
The Single Song Agreement is a fundamental document in the music publishing industry, used when a songwriter or composer wishes to transfer or license rights for a specific musical composition to a publisher or other rights holder. This version is specifically drafted under Austrian law, incorporating requirements from the Austrian Copyright Act (Urheberrechtsgesetz) and relevant EU directives. The agreement covers essential aspects such as rights transfer, royalty structures, territory definitions, and moral rights protection. It's particularly important in the Austrian context due to the jurisdiction's strong protection of authors' rights and specific requirements for rights transfer. The document is typically used at the beginning of a publishing relationship for a single work, rather than a full catalog, and can serve as a foundation for future collaborations.
