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Music Publishing and Production Agreement
This Music Publishing and Production Agreement (“Agreement”) is entered into on this [Date] (the “Effective Date”), by and between:
VocalSync Records, a limited liability company organized under the laws of the State of Nevada, with its principal place of business at [Company Address] (“Publisher”),
and
[Songwriter Full Name], an individual residing at [Songwriter Address] (“Songwriter”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Songwriter has created and submitted to Publisher’s platform an original musical work generated primarily by artificial intelligence, titled “[Original AI Work Title]” (the “Original AI Work”);
WHEREAS, the Original AI Work has achieved significant popularity on Publisher’s platform, and Publisher desires to produce a new, human-performed recording of the composition;
WHEREAS, Publisher shall provide the resources and services to create, mix, master, and distribute this new recording, and Songwriter desires to grant Publisher the exclusive rights to do so in exchange for a share of the resulting income;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained herein, the parties agree as follows:
1. DEFINITIONS
1.1. “Derivative Work”: A new and original musical and sound recording based on the composition of the Original AI Work, created with significant human authorship, including but not limited to new vocal and instrumental performances, arrangement, mixing, and mastering, all as produced and funded by Publisher.
1.2. “Net Receipts”: All gross income actually received by Publisher that is directly attributable to the exploitation of the Derivative Work, less any and all verifiable, third-party costs, including but not limited to: distribution fees, session musician and vocalist fees, mixing/mastering engineer fees, costs of copyright registration, and any reasonable marketing and promotion expenses.
1.3. “Territory”: The world and the universe.
1.4. “Term”: The full life of the copyright of the Derivative Work, including any and all renewals and extensions thereof.
2. PUBLISHER’S SERVICES & OBLIGATIONS Publisher agrees to, at its sole cost and expense:
2.1. Engage the services of professional producers, engineers, vocalists, and/or instrumentalists to create the Derivative Work.
2.2. Oversee the professional mixing and mastering of the Derivative Work to industry-quality standards.
2.3. Use commercially reasonable efforts to distribute and exploit the Derivative Work through major digital music outlets (e.g., Spotify, Apple Music, etc.).
2.4. Procure unique artwork and promotional materials for the release of the Derivative Work.
3. GRANT OF RIGHTS
3.1. Songwriter hereby grants to Publisher the sole and exclusive right and license during the Term and throughout the Territory to produce, exploit, distribute, license, and otherwise use the Derivative Work in any and all media and formats now known or hereafter devised.
3.2. This grant of rights includes, but is not limited to, the exclusive right to collect all income generated by the Derivative Work, including mechanical royalties, public performance royalties, and synchronization licensing fees.
4. COPYRIGHT OWNERSHIP
4.1. Songwriter shall retain any and all rights they may lawfully hold in the underlying Original AI Work.
4.2. The parties agree that the Derivative Work contains sufficient original human authorship to be eligible for copyright protection. The copyright in the Derivative Work shall be registered with the applicable copyright office (e.g., the U.S. Copyright Office) with [Songwriter Full Name] credited as the author/composer.
4.3. VocalSync Records shall be irrevocably designated as the sole and exclusive music publisher and copyright administrator for the Derivative Work for the Term.
5. ROYALTY SHARING In consideration for the rights granted herein, Publisher shall pay to Songwriter the following share of Net Receipts:
5.1. Songwriter’s Share: [Fifty] percent ([50]%) of Net Receipts.
5.2. Publisher’s Share: [Fifty] percent ([50]%) of Net Receipts.
5.3. It is understood that no royalties shall be due to Songwriter until Publisher has recouped all verifiable third-party costs associated with the production and promotion of the Derivative Work from the initial gross income.
6. ACCOUNTING AND PAYMENT
6.1. Publisher shall provide Songwriter with an itemized accounting statement on a semi-annual basis, within ninety (90) days following the periods ending June 30th and December 31st of each year.
6.2. Each statement shall detail the gross income received, all itemized deductions, and the resulting Net Receipts and payable Songwriter’s Share.
6.3. Payment of any amount due to Songwriter shall accompany each statement.
7. WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION Songwriter warrants and represents that they have the full right, power, and authority to enter into this Agreement; that the Original AI Work does not infringe upon the copyright or any other right of any third party; and that they have not and will not grant any rights in the Derivative Work to any other party. Songwriter agrees to indemnify and hold Publisher harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, or damages arising from a breach of these warranties.
8. MISCELLANEOUS
8.1. Governing Law: This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Nevada, United States.
8.2. Entire Agreement: This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior negotiations and agreements. It may only be modified by a written instrument signed by both parties.
8.3. Notices: All notices hereunder shall be sent via certified mail or a recognized overnight courier to the addresses listed above.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the [Effective Date].
PUBLISHER:
VocalSync Records
By: ___________________________
Name: Illaria Everhart
Title: President
SONGWRITER:
By: ___________________________
Name: [Songwriter Full Name]
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