Music Vocals Contract

MUSIC VOCALS CONTRACT

This Music Vocals Contract (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of , by and between:

WHEREAS

WHEREAS, Vocalist is a professional singer and performer with the skills and experience to provide vocal recordings and related services in connection with musical compositions and sound recordings;

WHEREAS, Producer desires to engage Vocalist to perform and record vocal performances for the sound recording(s) and deliverables described herein, and Vocalist agrees to provide such services under the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement;

WHEREAS, the parties intend that this Agreement set forth the scope, payment, rights, and obligations concerning the vocal services and any resulting masters or recordings.

SCOPE OF WORK

Vocalist will deliver vocal performances, including lead and backing vocals, on the musical track(s) identified by Producer. Services will include rehearsals, studio recording sessions, and reasonable vocal edits as required for the final masters. Specific deliverables and technical requirements are described below.

PAYMENT TERMS

As full compensation for the services described in this Agreement, Producer shall pay Vocalist the amounts and on the schedule specified below. All payments are subject to the conditions of delivery and acceptance of the vocal performances.

Late payments shall bear interest at a rate of on any undisputed overdue amounts, calculated monthly until paid in full. Producer shall be responsible for any reasonable collection costs and attorney fees incurred to enforce payment obligations.

TERM AND TERMINATION

This Agreement commences on the Start Date set forth below and, unless earlier terminated in accordance with this Agreement, will terminate on the End Date set forth below.

Start Date:

End Date:

Either party may terminate this Agreement for material breach by the other party if the breach is not cured within the notice period specified above. Termination will not relieve Producer of the obligation to pay for services performed and accepted prior to termination.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Each party agrees that all non-public information disclosed by one party to the other in connection with this Agreement, including unreleased recordings, lyrics, pricing, and business plans, shall be kept confidential and used solely for the performance of this Agreement. Confidential information shall not include information that is or becomes publicly known through no breach of this Agreement.

The obligations of confidentiality survive termination or expiration of this Agreement for a period of three (3) years with respect to confidential business information and indefinitely with respect to unreleased master recordings and unreleased musical works.

RIGHTS, OWNERSHIP AND LICENSE

Vocalist hereby grants and assigns to Producer all rights, title and interest in the vocal performances recorded pursuant to this Agreement, including the right to reproduce, distribute, publicly perform, create derivative works, and otherwise exploit the masters and recordings worldwide in perpetuity, subject to any rights expressly reserved in this Agreement.

Check applicable grant: Exclusive assignment of vocal performance rights Non-exclusive license (specify scope in Scope of Work)

If Producer elects to release the recording commercially, Producer shall credit Vocalist by the name provided above on album notes and digital metadata in a manner consistent with industry practice.

WARRANTIES, INDEMNIFICATION AND TAXES

Each party represents and warrants that it has full right and authority to enter into this Agreement and to perform its obligations. Vocalist warrants that the performances will be original and will not infringe third-party rights. Vocalist shall indemnify and hold Producer harmless against any claims arising from Vocalist's breach of such warranty.

Vocalist acknowledges that Vocalist is an independent contractor and is responsible for all taxes and benefits due in respect of amounts paid under this Agreement unless otherwise agreed in writing.

GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of without regard to its conflict of laws principles. The parties submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in that state for disputes arising under this Agreement.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT

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

MISCELLANEOUS

If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The waiver of any breach shall not operate as a waiver of any subsequent breach.

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