Media Audio Release Form

MEDIA AUDIO RELEASE FORM

Parties

Recitals

WHEREAS, Releasor has performed, spoken, sung, or otherwise contributed audio material, interviews, or vocal performances (the Audio Materials) in connection with a production or project described below; and

WHEREAS, Releasee desires to obtain from Releasor all rights necessary to record, reproduce, edit, distribute, publicly perform, synchronize, sublicense, and otherwise exploit the Audio Materials for commercial and promotional uses; and

WHEREAS, the parties intend by this Agreement to set forth the full terms, consideration, representations, and warranties governing the grant of rights and related business terms.

Grant of Rights

Releasor hereby grants to Releasee, its successors, assigns and licensees, an exclusive/non-exclusive (select the applicable box) perpetual, worldwide, royalty-free right and license to record, reproduce, edit, adapt, publish, distribute, broadcast, exhibit, perform publicly, and otherwise use the Audio Materials in all audio-only and audiovisual media now known or hereafter devised, in whole or in part, and to authorize others to do so.

Recording Details / Scope of Work

Payment Terms

In consideration for the rights granted herein, Releasee will pay Releasor as set forth below. Payment is full and final for all rights granted unless otherwise stated in writing.

Term and Termination

This Agreement commences on the Start Date and, except as otherwise provided, continues in perpetuity with respect to the rights granted. Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breach is not cured within the Notice Period after written notice.

Confidentiality

To the extent that any returned or exchanged materials, project plans, unreleased recordings, or negotiations are marked or otherwise identified as confidential, the receiving party shall maintain their confidentiality and shall not disclose such Confidential Information to third parties except as required by law or as necessary to perform obligations under this Agreement. Confidentiality obligations survive the termination of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years unless otherwise agreed in writing.

Representations, Warranties and Indemnity

Releasor represents and warrants that Releasor has the full right, power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights granted herein; that the Audio Materials do not infringe the rights of any third party; and that no additional clearances are required other than those disclosed to Releasee in writing. Releasor agrees to indemnify and hold Releasee harmless from any claims, damages, liabilities, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from breach of these representations and warranties.

Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the state or jurisdiction selected below, without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

Entire Agreement

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

Additional Provisions

Moral Rights: To the extent permitted by law, Releasor hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights or attribution rights in the Audio Materials against Releasee or its licensees.

Assignment: Releasee may assign or transfer this Agreement and its rights without Releasor’s consent. Releasor may not assign its rights or obligations without Releasee’s prior written consent.

Acknowledgment

Releasor acknowledges that Releasor has read this Agreement in full, understands its terms, and has been given the opportunity to seek independent legal advice. Releasor further acknowledges receipt of good and valuable consideration the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged.

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