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Music Publishing Contract
"I need a Music Publishing Contract for a Canadian independent songwriter granting worldwide rights to a Toronto-based publisher, with specific provisions for digital platforms and streaming services, starting March 1, 2025."
1. Parties: Identification of the songwriter/composer and the music publisher, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including brief description of the songwriter's work and publisher's business
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Musical Works', 'Publishing Rights', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Net Revenue', 'Performance Rights', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights being transferred to the publisher, including publishing, licensing, and administration rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical scope of the rights granted
6. Publisher's Obligations: Publisher's duties including promotion, exploitation, and administration of the musical works
7. Songwriter's Obligations: Songwriter's duties, warranties, and commitments regarding the musical works
8. Royalties and Payment: Financial terms, including royalty splits, payment schedules, and accounting procedures
9. Ownership and Copyright: Clear statement of copyright ownership and registration responsibilities
10. Accounting and Audit Rights: Details of financial reporting and the songwriter's right to audit
11. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, assignment, and entire agreement
1. Minimum Commitment: Used when requiring the songwriter to deliver a minimum number of works during the term
2. Advance Payments: Include when the publisher is providing advance payments against future royalties
3. Sub-Publishing: Required when the publisher may engage sub-publishers in other territories
4. Creative Control: Include when the songwriter retains specific creative control rights
5. Moral Rights: Important for jurisdictions where moral rights are significant and need specific handling
6. Digital Exploitation: Specific provisions for digital platforms and new technologies
7. Co-Writing Provisions: Include when the songwriter regularly collaborates with other writers
8. Reversion Rights: Terms for rights returning to the songwriter under specific conditions
1. Schedule A - Musical Works: List of existing works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Royalty Rates: Detailed breakdown of royalty percentages for different types of use
3. Schedule C - Affiliated Societies: List of performing rights societies and collection agencies
4. Schedule D - Accounting Procedures: Detailed procedures for royalty calculations and payments
5. Appendix 1 - Assignment of Copyright: Formal copyright assignment documentation
6. Appendix 2 - Writer's Warranties: Detailed warranties regarding ownership and originality of works
7. Appendix 3 - Territory Restrictions: Specific territorial exclusions or special arrangements
Authors
Musical Works
Composition
Publisher
Songwriter
Territory
Term
Copyright
Publishing Rights
Performance Rights
Mechanical Rights
Synchronization Rights
Digital Rights
Net Revenue
Gross Revenue
Collection Society
SOCAN
Sub-Publishing Rights
Administrative Rights
Advance
Royalties
Quarter
Accounting Period
Marketing Material
Performing Rights Society
Mechanical Rights Society
Collection Agent
Exploitation
Master Recording
Derivative Works
Co-Writers
Publishing Share
Writer's Share
Publisher's Share
Digital Service Provider
Streaming
Downloads
Effective Date
Commercial Release
Original Works
Assignment
Licensed Rights
Print Rights
Neighbouring Rights
Moral Rights
Retention Period
Professional Name
Samples
Catalogue
Assignment
Term and Territory
Exclusivity
Warranties and Representations
Indemnification
Royalties
Payment Terms
Accounting
Audit Rights
Moral Rights
Copyright Registration
Sub-Publishing
Termination
Publisher Obligations
Songwriter Obligations
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Force Majeure
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Amendment
Assignment and Transfer
Notices
Entire Agreement
Severability
Further Assurances
Relationship of Parties
Survival
Digital Exploitation
Co-Writing
Credit and Attribution
Reversion Rights
Collection Society Registration
Third Party Rights
Infringement Actions
Insurance
Publicity
Data Protection
Electronic Signatures
Counterparts
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media
Publishing
Digital Media
Performance Arts
Copyright Licensing
Intellectual Property
Legal Services
Digital Entertainment
Legal
Business Affairs
Copyright Administration
Royalty Administration
Creative Services
Artist & Repertoire
Finance
Business Development
Rights Management
International Licensing
Music Publisher
Copyright Administrator
Legal Counsel
Contracts Manager
Music Licensing Manager
Royalty Administrator
Business Affairs Director
Publishing Rights Manager
Creative Director
A&R Manager
Music Publishing Executive
Intellectual Property Lawyer
Rights Management Specialist
Business Development Manager
Financial Controller
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