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Music Licensing Agreement

License your music for use in film, TV, advertising, games, or streaming.

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What's included

Grant of License

Defines the music, rights granted, permitted use, term, territory, media, and platforms covered by the license.

Sync and Master Use Rights

Clarifies whether the agreement licenses synchronization rights, master recording rights, or both, and excludes rights not expressly granted.

Fees, Royalties, and Accounting

Sets out the flat fee, royalty rate, revenue share, reporting obligations, payment deadlines, taxes, and audit rights where applicable.

Rights Ownership and Credits

Confirms that ownership remains with the licensor or applicable rights holders and states any required music credit language.

Representations, Warranties, and Indemnity

Allocates responsibility for authority to license the music, non-infringement claims, unauthorized uses, and third-party claims.

Confidentiality

Protects non-public deal terms, unreleased music, production materials, financial information, and campaign details.

Termination and Effect of Breach

Describes termination rights, cure periods, unpaid fee consequences, takedown obligations, and survival of payment and liability provisions.

Dispute Resolution and Governing Law

Identifies governing law, venue, escalation requirements, and procedures for resolving disputes related to the licensed use.

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Frequently asked questions

What rights should a music licensing agreement cover?
It should state whether the license covers synchronization rights, master use rights, streaming or platform rights, or a combination of these. Rights not expressly granted should remain reserved to the rights holder.
Can the agreement limit where and how the music is used?
Yes. The agreement should define the permitted project, territory, media, platforms, term, and any restrictions such as no standalone audio release, no remixing, or no sublicensing without approval.
Should payment be a flat fee or royalty?
Either structure may be used depending on the deal. A flat fee is common for defined uses, while royalties or revenue shares may be appropriate for ongoing exploitation, streaming, or revenue-generating uses.
Who must sign the license if both the song and recording are used?
The licensee may need permission from both the composition rights holder, such as a publisher or songwriter, and the master recording owner, such as a label or artist. The agreement should confirm the licensor has authority to grant the specific rights.

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