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The Composer Agreement is a crucial legal document used in the Belgian entertainment industry when engaging professional composers for creating original musical works. It's essential when commissioning new compositions, licensing existing works, or establishing ongoing creative relationships. This agreement must comply with Belgian law, which provides strong protection for authors' rights, particularly moral rights, and includes specific provisions for artistic works. The document typically covers composition specifications, delivery requirements, rights transfer or licensing terms, payment structures, and usage rights. It's particularly important to note that under Belgian law, certain rights can only be licensed rather than fully transferred, and collective management organizations play a significant role in rights administration.
