Legal Singer Release Form

LEGAL SINGER RELEASE FORM

This Singer Release Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of , by and between Producer/Company Name: ("Producer"), and Singer/Artist Name: ("Artist").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Producer intends to record, produce, reproduce, distribute and otherwise exploit one or more musical performances or sound recordings featuring the Artist's vocal performance (collectively, the "Recordings"); and

WHEREAS, Artist is willing to render vocal performance services and to grant to Producer certain rights in the Recordings on the terms and conditions set forth herein; and

WHEREAS, the parties desire to set forth their entire agreement regarding the grant of rights, consideration and other obligations with respect to the Recordings.

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. GRANT OF RIGHTS

1.1 Grant. Artist hereby irrevocably grants, transfers and assigns to Producer, and Producer’s licensees, successors and assigns, the exclusive, worldwide right to record, reproduce, distribute, sell, license, publicly perform, broadcast, stream, synchronize with visual images, and otherwise exploit the Recordings and Artist’s vocal performances embodied therein, in any and all media now known or hereafter devised, in perpetuity, subject to the compensation provisions of this Agreement.

1.2 Masters and Derivatives. All master recordings, multi-track tapes, files and all rights in and to derivative works based upon the Recordings shall be the sole and exclusive property of Producer. Artist waives any claim to ownership in the masters or any derived materials created by or for Producer.

2. DESCRIPTION OF RECORDING

3. CONSIDERATION

3.1 Payment. As full consideration for the rights granted herein, Producer shall pay to Artist the sum of USD, payable according to the schedule: .

3.2 Additional Royalties. Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, Artist acknowledges and agrees that no additional royalties, percentages or shares shall be payable by Producer for exploitation of the masters unless a separate written agreement signed by both parties so provides.

4. RIGHTS AND USES

Artist grants Producer the rights to use the Artist’s name, stage name, image, likeness, biographical material and voice in connection with promotion, advertising and exploitation of the Recordings. The permitted uses include, without limitation:

5. ARTIST REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

Artist represents and warrants that: (a) Artist is the sole performer of the vocal parts delivered hereunder and has the full legal right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein; (b) the performance delivered will be original and will not infringe or violate the rights of any third party; (c) no recordings furnished by Artist will contain any material that is libelous, obscene or otherwise unlawful; and (d) Artist will obtain any necessary clearances or consents for underlying compositions or third-party contributions unless otherwise agreed in writing.

6. CREDITS

Producer agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to accord Artist credit on physical and digital releases and promotional materials in the form: , where practicable.

7. INDEMNIFICATION

Artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Producer and its licensees, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of any breach of the representations, warranties or covenants contained in this Agreement, or from Artist's performance being subject to claims by third parties.

8. MORAL RIGHTS; WAIVER

To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Artist irrevocably and unconditionally waives, and agrees not to assert, any moral rights, droit moral, or similar rights in connection with the Recordings and their exploitation by Producer. Artist agrees that Producer may alter, edit or combine the Recordings with other materials without prior approval.

9. TERM; TERRITORY

9.1 Term. The rights granted herein are granted in perpetuity unless otherwise expressly set forth in writing. If a limited term is desired, specify here:

9.2 Territory. The rights granted are worldwide unless limited here:

10. TERMINATION

This Agreement may be terminated by mutual written agreement of the parties. Except as otherwise provided herein, termination shall not affect any exploitation of the Recordings made prior to termination and shall not revive any rights previously assigned to Producer.

11. NOTICES

All notices under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the party's notice address by nationally recognized overnight courier, personal delivery, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, and shall be effective upon receipt.

12. AMENDMENTS; WAIVER; COUNTERPARTS

Any amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be effective only if in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver of any breach shall constitute a waiver of any other breach. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one instrument.

13. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY; ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws specified by the parties below without regard to choice of law principles. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, whether written or oral.

14. MISCELLANEOUS

14.1 Assignment. Producer may assign or transfer this Agreement and its rights hereunder to any successor or affiliate. Artist shall not assign Artist's rights or obligations hereunder without Producer's prior written consent.

14.2 Relationship of Parties. The parties are independent contractors. Nothing in this Agreement creates an employment, partnership or joint venture relationship.

ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

BY SIGNING BELOW, the parties acknowledge that they have read and understand this Agreement, have had the opportunity to seek independent legal counsel, and agree to be bound by its terms.

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