Music Release Agreement

MUSIC RELEASE AGREEMENT

This Music Release Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of Effective Date: by and between Artist Name: with Address: (the "Artist"), and Company/Producer Name: with Address: (the "Company").

RECITALS

WHEREAS, the Artist has created and owns or controls certain musical composition(s) and sound recording(s) described as: Title(s)/Description: (the "Work");

WHEREAS, the Company desires to obtain from the Artist certain rights to exploit the Work in connection with the Company's business of producing, distributing, licensing and otherwise commercially exploiting musical recordings and associated audiovisual and digital media; and

WHEREAS, the Artist is willing to grant such rights to the Company on the terms and subject to the conditions set forth herein.

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

1. GRANT OF RIGHTS

1.1 Grant. The Artist hereby grants to the Company an exclusive worldwide right and license to record, reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, synchronize, stream, broadcast, and otherwise exploit the Work in all forms of media now known or hereafter devised (the "Licensed Rights") during the Term described in Section 3. The rights granted include the right to authorize third parties to exercise the Licensed Rights.

1.2 Territory. Territory: . The grant covers the Territory specified above.

2. TERM

2.1 Term. The term of this Agreement (the "Term") shall commence on the Effective Date and, subject to earlier termination as provided herein, continue for a period of years, and thereafter shall continue for the duration of the applicable rights in the Work under law unless otherwise terminated in accordance with Section 8.

3. COMPENSATION

3.1 Consideration. In consideration for the rights granted by the Artist, the Company shall pay the Artist the following (select one or both as applicable):

4. DELIVERY AND RECORDING

4.1 Delivery. The Artist shall deliver master recordings and any required materials to the Company by Delivery Date: in a format and quality reasonably acceptable to Company.

4.2 Recording Credits. Artist shall be credited in connection with the Work in a manner customary in the industry; credit to read:

5. REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES AND COVENANTS

The Artist represents and warrants that: (a) the Artist is the sole owner or is authorized to grant the rights herein; (b) the Work is original and does not infringe any third party rights; (c) there are no encumbrances, liens, or existing agreements that would impair the rights granted; and (d) the Artist has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement and to grant the rights granted hereby. The Company represents and warrants that it has the authority to enter into this Agreement and will exercise the rights granted in good faith and in accordance with applicable law.

6. INDEMNIFICATION

6.1 Artist Indemnity. The Artist shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Company and its affiliates from and against any and all claims, liabilities, losses, damages, costs and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of a breach of the Artist's representations or warranties, or any claim that the Work infringes or misappropriates any third party rights.

6.2 Company Indemnity. The Company shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Artist from and against any third-party claim arising from the Company's exploitation of the Work in a manner not authorized by this Agreement or in breach of the Company's representations and warranties.

7. MORAL RIGHTS AND WAIVERS

To the extent permitted by law, the Artist hereby irrevocably waives and agrees not to assert any moral rights, droit moral, or similar rights in the Work against the Company, its licensees, and assigns, and agrees that the Company may alter, edit, or adapt the Work as reasonably necessary for exploitation under this Agreement.

8. TERMINATION

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon material breach by the other party that remains uncured for thirty (30) days after written notice specifying the nature of the breach. Termination shall not relieve either party of obligations incurred prior to termination, including payment obligations, nor shall termination affect rights to exploit material already released during the Term.

9. NOTICES

All notices required or permitted under this Agreement shall be in writing and delivered to the parties at the addresses set forth below or at such other address as either party may designate in writing. Notice shall be effective upon receipt when delivered personally, by nationally recognized overnight courier, or three (3) business days after deposit in the U.S. mail, postage prepaid, certified mail, return receipt requested.

10. ASSIGNMENT AND SUCCESSORS

The Company may assign this Agreement or any of its rights hereunder to any third party upon notice to the Artist. The Artist shall not assign this Agreement or any rights hereunder without the prior written consent of the Company, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns.

11. GOVERNING LAW; VENUE

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of without regard to its conflict of law principles. The parties agree that exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any disputes arising out of this Agreement shall lie in the state or federal courts located in the county of .

12. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; AMENDMENTS; WAIVER

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings. Any amendment or modification of this Agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The failure or delay of either party to exercise any right under this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of that right unless such waiver is in writing and signed by the waiving party.

13. SEVERABILITY

If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect and shall be construed so as to effectuate the parties' intent to the extent possible.

14. COUNTERPARTS

This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original and all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures delivered by electronic means (including by email or electronic signature platform) shall be deemed originals.

15. ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS

15.1 Waiver of Jury Trial. To the fullest extent permitted by law, each party hereby waives any right to a jury trial in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement.

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