Audio Recordings Agreement

AUDIO RECORDINGS AGREEMENT

This Audio Recordings Agreement (the Agreement) is entered into as of by and between Producer / Label: and Artist / Contractor: .

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Producer desires to obtain certain audio recordings, mixes and master recordings to be produced by or on behalf of Artist, and Artist is willing to create such recordings under the terms set forth herein;

WHEREAS, the parties intend to define ownership, delivery, payment, and permitted uses of all recorded materials produced under this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

1. Scope of Work

Artist shall compose, perform, record and deliver the audio recordings described below (the Recordings). Artist will perform services in a professional manner and deliver masters free and clear of third-party claims except as expressly disclosed in writing prior to execution.

File format delivery (check all applicable):  WAV MP3 Stems Other (specify in Deliverables)

2. Payment Terms

In consideration for the services and deliverables described herein, Producer shall pay Artist as follows:

All payments are due in U.S. dollars. Unless otherwise agreed, Producer shall provide remittance to the following address for Artist:

3. Term and Termination

This Agreement shall commence on the Start Date and shall continue until the completion of the services and delivery of all deliverables or until terminated as provided herein.

Start Date: End Date:

Either party may terminate for material breach if such breach is not cured within the notice period. Upon termination, Producer will pay Artist for all services performed and deliverables properly delivered through the effective date of termination.

4. Rights, Ownership and Grant

The parties agree to the following regarding ownership and exploitation of the Recordings. Select one or more applicable options and, if assignment is selected, complete the assignment fields below.

Work made for hire: Artist acknowledges that the Recordings are specifically commissioned as a work made for hire and that Producer shall be the sole author and owner of copyrights to the extent permitted by law. Assignment: Artist hereby irrevocably assigns to Producer all right, title and interest in and to the Recordings and masters, including copyrights, subject to payment in Section 2. Exclusive license: Artist grants Producer an exclusive license to exploit the Recordings worldwide for the term of the Agreement and any renewals. Non-exclusive license: Artist grants Producer a non-exclusive license to use the Recordings in the territories and media specified in this Agreement.

If assignment is selected, the parties acknowledge that Artist will execute any further instruments reasonably necessary to effectuate such assignment.

5. Credits and Moral Rights

Artist agrees not to assert moral rights inconsistent with Producer's exploitation of the Recordings and will execute any waiver of moral rights reasonably required by Producer where permitted by law.

6. Confidentiality

Each party shall keep confidential all non-public information concerning the other's business, technical processes, recordings, mixes, masters, and financial terms learned in connection with this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that (a) is or becomes public through no fault of the receiving party; (b) is already known to the receiving party at the time of disclosure; or (c) is independently developed without use of the disclosing party's confidential information.

7. Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

Artist represents and warrants that: (a) the Recordings are original and do not infringe any third-party rights; (b) Artist has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein; and (c) all necessary clearances for material not original to Artist will be obtained and paid by Artist unless otherwise agreed in writing.

8. Notices

Notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the following addresses by hand, recognized courier, or certified mail:

9. Governing Law; Dispute Resolution

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties agree that any disputes shall be resolved by arbitration in the county where Producer's principal place of business is located, unless the parties agree otherwise in writing.

10. Entire Agreement; Amendments

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral. Any amendment or modification must be in writing and signed by both parties.

11. Miscellaneous

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect. No waiver of any breach or default shall be a waiver of any subsequent breach or default.

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