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Master Recording Agreement
I need a Master Recording Agreement under Swiss law for a new electronic music artist, with worldwide digital distribution rights and specific provisions for producer royalties, planned to commence on March 1, 2025.
1. Parties: Identification of the record company and the artist/band, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the artist's status and the parties' intention to create and exploit recordings
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Master Recordings', 'Territory', 'Net Receipts', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Exclusive rights granted to the record company, including recording, reproduction, distribution, and exploitation rights
5. Term: Duration of the agreement, including initial period and options for extension
6. Recording Commitment: Number of recordings to be delivered, delivery schedules, and technical specifications
7. Recording Budget: Financial arrangements for recording, including advances and recording costs
8. Royalties: Detailed royalty calculations, rates, and payment terms
9. Accounting and Payments: Procedures for royalty accounting, statements, and payment schedules
10. Artist Obligations: Artist's commitments, including exclusivity, promotional activities, and warranties
11. Company Obligations: Record company's commitments regarding marketing, promotion, and distribution
12. Intellectual Property: Ownership and registration of copyrights and related rights
13. Termination: Grounds for termination and consequences
14. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, jurisdiction, and entire agreement
1. Producer Arrangements: Used when specific producer commitments need to be included in the main agreement
2. Band Member Provisions: Required for group artists to address member changes and individual obligations
3. Synchronization Rights: Detailed provisions for sync licensing if this is a significant focus
4. Digital Distribution: Specific terms for digital exploitation if separate from general distribution terms
5. Publishing Rights: Include if the agreement also covers publishing rights
6. Merchandising Rights: Include if merchandising rights are part of the deal
7. International Distribution: Specific provisions for international exploitation
8. Live Performance Income: Include if the company has rights to live performance revenue
1. Schedule A - Recording Specifications: Technical requirements for master recordings
2. Schedule B - Approved Recording Budget: Detailed breakdown of recording costs and allocation
3. Schedule C - Royalty Rates: Comprehensive royalty rate sheet for different formats and territories
4. Schedule D - Minimum Marketing Commitment: Detailed marketing and promotion requirements
5. Schedule E - Producer Agreement: Standard producer agreement terms if applicable
6. Schedule F - Recording Schedule: Timeline for recording and delivery of masters
7. Appendix 1 - Artist's Pre-existing Commitments: List of any pre-existing obligations or contracts
8. Appendix 2 - Approved Recording Studios: List of studios approved for recording
9. Appendix 3 - Territory Restrictions: Any territorial limitations or special provisions
Authors
Artist
Advances
Album
Accounting Period
Affiliated Company
Applicable Laws
Approved Recording Budget
Approved Producer
Artistic Control
Audio-Visual Recording
Broadcast
Commercial Release
Company
Compilation Album
Confidential Information
Contract Period
Contract Year
Controlled Composition
Copyright
Delivery
Digital Distribution
Digital Download
Distribution Channel
Effective Date
Exploitation
Force Majeure
Guest Artist
Initial Period
Intellectual Property Rights
License
Master Recording
Mechanical Rights
Minimum Commitment
Music Video
Name and Likeness
Net Receipts
Neighboring Rights
Option Period
Permitted Recording
Performance Income
Physical Product
Producer
Producer Royalty
Promotion
Recording Costs
Recording Schedule
Release
Required Recordings
Retail Price
Royalties
Royalty Rate
Singles
Stream
Streaming Service
Synchronization Rights
Territory
Term
Third Party Platform
Video Rights
Wholesale Price
Definitions
Grant of Rights
Term and Territory
Recording Commitment
Delivery Requirements
Advance Payments
Recording Budget
Artist Warranties
Company Warranties
Royalties
Accounting and Payment
Approval Rights
Marketing and Promotion
Third Party Licensing
Intellectual Property
Confidentiality
Non-Competition
Exclusivity
Force Majeure
Assignment and Transfer
Termination
Post-Termination Rights
Indemnification
Representations and Warranties
Copyright Registration
Neighboring Rights
Digital Exploitation
Synchronization Rights
Mechanical Rights
Performance Rights
Publicity Rights
Moral Rights
Recording Schedule
Producer Arrangements
Band Member Provisions
Notices
Amendment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Governing Law
Jurisdiction
Dispute Resolution
Data Protection
Insurance
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Music Industry
Entertainment
Media & Broadcasting
Digital Media
Performing Arts
Copyright & Intellectual Property
Legal Services
Recording Industry
Legal
Artists and Repertoire (A&R)
Business Affairs
Rights Management
Royalties Administration
Contract Administration
Business Development
Executive Management
Legal Counsel
A&R Manager
Business Affairs Manager
Rights Manager
Recording Artist
Music Producer
Artist Manager
Copyright Administrator
Contracts Manager
Label Executive
Business Development Manager
Royalties Manager
Head of Legal
General Counsel
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