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Music Distribution Contract
"I need a Music Distribution Contract for my independent record label to grant exclusive distribution rights to a German digital distributor, starting January 2025, with a focus on European territories and including specific revenue share arrangements for streaming platforms."
1. Parties: Identification of the rights holder (artist/label) and distributor, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the parties' business activities
3. Definitions: Key terms used throughout the agreement, including 'Content', 'Territory', 'Digital Platforms', 'Net Revenue'
4. Grant of Rights: Specific rights granted to the distributor, including digital distribution, reproduction, and marketing rights
5. Term and Territory: Duration of the agreement and geographical areas where distribution is permitted
6. Delivery of Content: Requirements and specifications for content delivery, including format and quality standards
7. Distribution Obligations: Distributor's obligations regarding content placement, promotion, and platform relationships
8. Revenue and Payment Terms: Revenue sharing arrangements, payment calculations, reporting periods, and payment methods
9. Representations and Warranties: Parties' assurances regarding rights ownership, content legality, and authority to contract
10. Rights Holder Obligations: Obligations regarding content quality, metadata provision, and copyright compliance
11. Termination: Conditions for agreement termination, including breach remedies and notice requirements
12. Post-Termination: Rights and obligations after agreement termination, including content removal and final payments
13. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, assignment, and governing law
1. Marketing and Promotion: Specific marketing obligations and cooperative promotional activities - include when distributor will provide marketing services
2. Exclusivity: Terms of exclusive distribution rights - include when distribution rights are exclusive
3. Content Removal: Procedures for takedown requests and content removal - important for distributors with direct platform relationships
4. Sub-licensing: Terms for sub-licensing rights to third parties - include when sub-licensing is permitted
5. Alternative Dispute Resolution: Mediation or arbitration procedures - recommended for international distributions
6. Advance Payments: Terms for advance payments or minimum guarantees - include when advances are part of the deal
7. Technical Support: Technical support and maintenance obligations - include for complex digital distribution systems
1. Schedule 1 - Content Specification: Detailed list of musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule 2 - Technical Requirements: Technical specifications for content delivery, including file formats and metadata requirements
3. Schedule 3 - Approved Platforms: List of digital platforms where content may be distributed
4. Schedule 4 - Revenue Sharing Details: Detailed breakdown of revenue shares by platform and territory
5. Schedule 5 - Reporting Template: Template for regular financial and performance reporting
6. Schedule 6 - Service Level Agreement: Performance metrics and service level requirements
7. Appendix A - Marketing Guidelines: Guidelines for content promotion and marketing activities
8. Appendix B - Metadata Requirements: Detailed metadata specifications for content delivery
Authors
Musical Works
Sound Recordings
Master Rights
Territory
Term
Effective Date
Digital Service Providers
Platforms
Net Revenue
Gross Revenue
Distribution Fee
Metadata
Delivery Materials
Technical Specifications
Release Date
Accounting Period
Payment Period
Confidential Information
Intellectual Property Rights
Marketing Materials
Approved Platforms
Distribution Channels
Usage Data
Revenue Share
Minimum Guarantee
Advance
Commercial Release
Payment Threshold
Mechanicals
Performance Rights
Digital Distribution Rights
Sub-Distribution Rights
Promotional Use
Reporting Period
Service Level Requirements
Take-Down Notice
Content ID
Streaming
Download
User-Generated Content
Related Content
Publishing Rights
Neighboring Rights
Force Majeure
Clearances
Territory and Term
Exclusivity
Content Delivery
Technical Requirements
Distribution Obligations
Revenue Share
Payment Terms
Reporting
Intellectual Property
Representations and Warranties
Content Standards
Quality Control
Marketing and Promotion
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Platform Relationships
Sub-licensing
Take-Down Procedures
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Indemnification
Liability Limitation
Amendment
Audit Rights
Non-Circumvention
Content Ownership
Service Levels
Performance Standards
Music and Entertainment
Digital Media
Technology
Media Distribution
Content Creation
Digital Entertainment
Arts and Culture
Streaming Services
Legal
Rights Management
Digital Distribution
Content Operations
Business Development
Artist Relations
Licensing
Copyright
Finance
Digital Operations
Legal Counsel
Music Rights Manager
Digital Distribution Manager
Content Acquisition Manager
Artist Manager
Business Development Director
Licensing Manager
Copyright Administrator
A&R Manager
Digital Strategy Director
Music Publishing Manager
Operations Manager
Contract Administrator
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