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Music Distribution Contract
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 relationship
3. Definitions: Defined terms including 'Content', 'Territory', 'Net Revenue', 'Digital Platforms', etc.
4. Grant of Rights: Scope of distribution rights granted, including territories and platforms covered
5. Term and Exclusivity: Duration of the agreement and exclusivity provisions
6. Delivery of Content: Requirements for content delivery, including format specifications and metadata
7. Distribution Obligations: Distributor's obligations regarding content placement, promotion, and distribution
8. Revenue and Payment Terms: Revenue sharing, payment calculations, frequency, and reporting requirements
9. Intellectual Property Rights: Confirmation of ownership and licensing of rights
10. Representations and Warranties: Parties' assurances regarding rights, content, and authority
11. Termination: Grounds for termination and post-termination procedures
12. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including governing law, notices, and assignment
1. Physical Distribution Terms: Include when the agreement covers physical format distribution (CDs, vinyl, etc.)
2. Marketing and Promotion: Include when the distributor has specific marketing obligations
3. Technical Requirements: Include for digital distribution with specific technical demands
4. Territory-Specific Terms: Include when different terms apply to different territories
5. Minimum Performance Requirements: Include when setting specific distribution or revenue targets
6. Sub-Distribution Rights: Include when distributor may appoint sub-distributors
7. Artist Approvals: Include when artist approval is required for certain distribution decisions
8. Synchronization Rights: Include if sync licensing is part of the distribution rights
1. Schedule A - Content Catalog: List of musical works covered by the agreement
2. Schedule B - Territory List: Detailed list of territories where distribution rights are granted
3. Schedule C - Approved Digital Platforms: List of authorized digital service providers and platforms
4. Schedule D - Revenue Share Percentages: Detailed breakdown of revenue sharing by format and territory
5. Schedule E - Technical Specifications: Technical requirements for content delivery and metadata
6. Schedule F - Reporting Templates: Templates for sales reports and revenue statements
7. Schedule G - Marketing Requirements: Specific marketing and promotion commitments
8. Appendix 1 - Service Level Agreement: Performance metrics and service standards
Authors
Accounting Period
Authorized Platforms
Content
Digital Distribution
Digital Service Provider
Distribution Rights
Distribution Territory
Effective Date
End Users
Gross Revenue
Initial Term
Intellectual Property Rights
Marketing Materials
Master Recording
Metadata
Minimum Guarantee
Net Revenue
Payment Period
Physical Distribution
Promotional Use
Release Date
Renewal Term
Reporting Period
Revenue Share
Rights Holder
Royalty Rate
Sales Report
Sound Recording
Sub-Distributor
Technical Specifications
Term
Territory
Third Party Platforms
Usage Data
User Generated Content
Value Added Tax
Video Content
Working Day
Territorial Rights
Exclusivity
Term and Duration
Distribution Rights
Content Delivery
Quality Control
Revenue Share
Payment Terms
Accounting and Reporting
Intellectual Property
Representations and Warranties
Distribution Obligations
Marketing and Promotion
Technical Requirements
Platform Requirements
Confidentiality
Data Protection
Force Majeure
Termination
Post-Termination
Assignment
Sub-Distribution
Audit Rights
Indemnification
Liability Limitation
Insurance
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Notice Requirements
Amendment
Severability
Entire Agreement
Third Party Rights
Anti-Corruption
Competition Compliance
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