Music Licensing Agreement
License your music for use in film, TV, advertising, games, or streaming.
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Defines the music, rights granted, permitted use, term, territory, media, and platforms covered by the license.
Clarifies whether the agreement licenses synchronization rights, master recording rights, or both, and excludes rights not expressly granted.
Sets out the flat fee, royalty rate, revenue share, reporting obligations, payment deadlines, taxes, and audit rights where applicable.
Confirms that ownership remains with the licensor or applicable rights holders and states any required music credit language.
Allocates responsibility for authority to license the music, non-infringement claims, unauthorized uses, and third-party claims.
Protects non-public deal terms, unreleased music, production materials, financial information, and campaign details.
Describes termination rights, cure periods, unpaid fee consequences, takedown obligations, and survival of payment and liability provisions.
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?
Can the agreement limit where and how the music is used?
Should payment be a flat fee or royalty?
Who must sign the license if both the song and recording are used?
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