The Sync Licensing Contract is a crucial legal instrument in the Netherlands' entertainment and media industry, designed to facilitate the authorized use of music in audiovisual productions. This document type emerged from the growing need to properly manage and monetize music rights in various media formats, from traditional film and television to digital streaming and gaming platforms. Under Dutch law, these agreements must carefully address both authors' rights (auteursrecht) and neighboring rights (naburige rechten), making them more complex than in some other jurisdictions. The contract serves as a comprehensive framework for protecting rights holders while enabling content creators to legally incorporate music into their productions. It typically includes detailed provisions about usage rights, territories, duration, modification rights, and compensation structures, all aligned with Dutch legal requirements and European Union regulations.
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1. Parties: Identification of the rights holder(s) and the licensee, including full legal names and addresses
2. Background: Context of the agreement, identifying the musical work and intended audiovisual production
3. Definitions: Key terms including 'Musical Work', 'Production', 'Territory', 'Term', 'Synchronization', and other relevant technical terms
4. Grant of Rights: Specific synchronization rights being licensed, including scope and limitations
5. Territory and Term: Geographic regions where rights are granted and duration of the license
6. Fee and Payment Terms: License fees, payment schedule, and any royalty arrangements
7. Usage Restrictions: Limitations on how the music can be used, modified, or edited
8. Warranties and Representations: Rights holder's confirmation of ownership and right to license
9. Indemnification: Mutual protection against third-party claims
10. Termination: Conditions under which the agreement can be terminated
11. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Dutch law application and jurisdiction
1. Moral Rights: Specific provisions regarding moral rights - particularly relevant for Dutch law where moral rights cannot be fully waived
2. Digital Rights Management: Include when the production will be distributed digitally, addressing technical protection measures
3. Collective Rights Management: Required when dealing with works managed by collecting societies like BUMA/STEMRA
4. Sub-licensing Rights: Include when licensee needs right to sub-license to distributors or other parties
5. Credit Requirements: Include when specific crediting requirements are needed for the musical work
6. Exclusivity Provisions: Include when exclusive rights are being granted for specific uses or territories
7. Performance Rights: Include when public performance rights are relevant to the intended use
8. Audit Rights: Include for deals with ongoing royalty payments or revenue sharing
1. Schedule A - Musical Work Details: Complete details of the musical work including composers, publishers, recording details
2. Schedule B - Production Details: Specific details about the audiovisual production where the music will be used
3. Schedule C - Territory Specifications: Detailed breakdown of territorial rights and any territory-specific terms
4. Schedule D - Fee Structure: Detailed breakdown of payments, including any royalty calculations or additional use fees
5. Schedule E - Technical Delivery Requirements: Format and technical specifications for music delivery
6. Appendix 1 - Cue Sheet Template: Template for reporting music usage in the production
7. Appendix 2 - Chain of Title: Documentation proving ownership and right to license the musical work
Relevant legal definitions
Agreement
Musical Work
Master Recording
Production
Synchronization
Territory
Term
Effective Date
License Fee
Royalties
Authors' Rights
Neighboring Rights
Moral Rights
Collection Society
Exploitation
Distribution Platforms
Digital Media
Broadcast
Stream
Download
Modification Rights
Permitted Use
Licensed Rights
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright
Performance Rights
Mechanical Rights
Commercial Release
Delivery Materials
Technical Specifications
Cue Sheet
Revenue Share
Publishing Rights
Usage Report
Force Majeure
Confidential Information
Affiliate
Sub-License
Third Party Rights
Marketing Materials
Exclusivity Period
Musical Work
Master Recording
Production
Synchronization
Territory
Term
Effective Date
License Fee
Royalties
Authors' Rights
Neighboring Rights
Moral Rights
Collection Society
Exploitation
Distribution Platforms
Digital Media
Broadcast
Stream
Download
Modification Rights
Permitted Use
Licensed Rights
Intellectual Property Rights
Copyright
Performance Rights
Mechanical Rights
Commercial Release
Delivery Materials
Technical Specifications
Cue Sheet
Revenue Share
Publishing Rights
Usage Report
Force Majeure
Confidential Information
Affiliate
Sub-License
Third Party Rights
Marketing Materials
Exclusivity Period
Clauses
Definitions
License Grant
Territory
Term
Payment
Royalties
Usage Rights
Exclusivity
Moral Rights
Sub-licensing
Warranties
Representations
Indemnification
Delivery
Technical Requirements
Quality Control
Credit Requirements
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Modification Rights
Recording Rights
Performance Rights
Distribution Rights
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Waiver
Reporting
Audit Rights
Collection Society
License Grant
Territory
Term
Payment
Royalties
Usage Rights
Exclusivity
Moral Rights
Sub-licensing
Warranties
Representations
Indemnification
Delivery
Technical Requirements
Quality Control
Credit Requirements
Confidentiality
Intellectual Property
Modification Rights
Recording Rights
Performance Rights
Distribution Rights
Termination
Force Majeure
Assignment
Notices
Governing Law
Dispute Resolution
Entire Agreement
Severability
Amendment
Waiver
Reporting
Audit Rights
Collection Society
Relevant Industries
Entertainment
Media
Music
Film & Television
Gaming
Advertising
Digital Media
Broadcasting
Publishing
Technology
Relevant Teams
Legal
Rights Management
Content Production
Business Affairs
Creative Services
Music Licensing
Digital Operations
Copyright Administration
Media Operations
Contract Management
Relevant Roles
Legal Counsel
Rights Manager
Music Supervisor
Content Producer
Media Director
Licensing Manager
Copyright Administrator
Business Affairs Executive
Creative Director
Production Manager
Music Publishing Manager
Sync Licensing Coordinator
Digital Rights Manager
Contract Administrator
Entertainment Lawyer
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