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7.14 Form: Video Streaming/Downloading License Agreement
This agreement (the "Agreement") dated as of
_____________ (the "Effective Date") is made by
and between __________________ ("Online
Service"), and XYZ Recording Corporation ("XYZ").
1. Definitions.
"Approved Site(s)" means the Internet site(s)
on the World Wide Web portion of the Internet
which XYZ has approved for the display,
[download,] broadcast and/or transmission by
Online Service of the Audiovisual Work(s), as
set forth on Schedule A, which Schedule may be
amended from time to time by the parties. Such
Approved Site(s) shall directly serve the
Audiovisual Work(s) solely from the precise
URLs as set forth on Schedule A, and shall not
be framed on, nor frame or otherwise
superimpose the Audiovisual Works into any
other Internet site.
1.2 "Audiovisual Work(s)" means a music video
as provided by XYZ to Online Service hereunder,
as set forth on Schedule A hereto, which
Schedule may be amended from time to time by
the parties.
2. License Grant and Restrictions.
2.1 Broadcasting [and Downloading] of
Audiovisual Work(s). XYZ hereby grants Online
Service the non-exclusive, non-transferable,
revocable, limited right during the Term (as
defined below) to (a) digitize, encode,
perform, reproduce, [distribute,] [NOTE: Only
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grant distribution right if permitting digital
downloads.] broadcast, transmit, [archive]
[NOTE: Only grant archive right if permitting
users to access the material on demand at a
later date.] and store each Audiovisual Work
solely for the purpose of (i) broadcasting, by
digital audio transmission, the Audiovisual
Work in its entirety on the Approved Site(s)
[solely as an audiovisual stream] [and (ii)
offering the Audiovisual Work in its entirety
as a digital download from the Approved Site(s)
to end users for their personal, non-commercial
use]; and (b) incorporate Audiovisual Work(s)
in Online Service promotions, publicity, other
programs or advertising, all in accordance with
XYZ's written approval as set forth below.
[In 2.2, use (a) through (c) if not offering
downloads; use (d) and (e) as anti-piracy
measures at XYZ's discretion.]
2.2 Restrictions on Method of Broadcast. The
Audiovisual Work(s) must at all times be
offered and broadcast to end users via the
Approved Site(s) in such manner so that [(a)
the Audiovisual Work(s) cannot be downloaded,
stored and/or redistributed by the end user,
(b) only passive viewing and listening of the
Audiovisual Work(s) by the end user is
possible, (c) end users cannot alter or
manipulate the order, outcome or content of the
Audiovisual Work(s) in any manner, [and] (d)
the sound quality is less than CD quality; (e)
the video quality is less than professional
broadcast quality; and] (f) they are broadcast
in compliance with all current or future
industry standards (including, but not limited
to, those regarding music downloading,
distribution and encryption); and (g) they are
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broadcast using technology no less current than
technology used by Online Service to broadcast
audiovisual works for third parties.
3. Promotion.
3.1 Links and Placement. Online Service shall
place links to Web sites designated by XYZ from
the Approved Site(s) (the "XYZ Links"), the
size, placement, prominence, appearance and
other features of which shall be no less
prominent in terms of size, placement,
appearance and other features than any other
comparable third party links, and such XYZ
Links shall be subject to XYZ's prior approval.
Such placement shall include but not be limited
to any Web page of the Approved Site(s) on
which the Audiovisual Work(s) is mentioned,
referenced, made available or appears. Online
Service shall prominently position the
Audiovisual Work(s) on the appropriate music
and music-related areas of the Approved
Site(s), the size, appearance and other
features of which shall be no less prominent in
terms of size, placement, appearance and other
features than any other comparable third party
audiovisual work(s) which Online Service makes
available on the Approved Site(s), and which
shall be subject to XYZ's prior approval.
3.2 Advertising. The Web site pages featuring
Audiovisual Work(s) shall not feature any
advertisements, sponsorships, endorsements or
other promotion of any kind without prior
written approval of XYZ. For any advertising
sold and placed by Online Service on the Web
pages of the Approved Site(s) that contain XYZ
Links or the Audiovisual Work(s) or references
thereto, Online Service will pay to XYZ, on a
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monthly basis, ____ percent of "Net Revenue"
with respect to such advertising. Net Revenue
means all amounts derived from the sale of such
advertising received by Online Service from
advertisers, less, with respect to such
advertising, fees paid to third parties and
other actual, reasonable and documented
expenses associated with such advertising not
to exceed ________ percent (__%) of such amounts.
4. Tracking and Reporting. Online Service will
provide written monthly reports no later than
fifteen (15) days after the conclusion of each
month of the Term detailing: (i) monthly
traffic from the Approved Site(s), including
the total number of viewers of the Audiovisual
Work(s); (ii) the average time duration of such
access to the Approved Site(s) observed by
Online Service with respect to the Audiovisual
Work(s); and (iii) any other available
information reasonably requested by XYZ. Online
Service shall provide XYZ with tracking and
reporting information that is equal to the
tracking and reporting information given to any
other third party.
5. Third Party Rights. Online Service shall
secure permission, and will pay all amounts
due, for any third party content or rights not
owned and controlled by XYZ necessary for
Online Service to perform the activities
specified or contemplated herein with respect
to the Audiovisual Work(s), including, but not
limited to, the public performance and
broadcasting of the Audiovisual Work(s), by or
on behalf of Online Service on the Approved Site(s).
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6. Promotional Purposes. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary herein, use of the
Audiovisual Work(s) hereunder by Online Service
shall be for promotional purposes only.
7. Reservation of Rights. Except for the
limited license expressly set forth herein, XYZ
expressly reserves all rights now known or
hereafter to become known in and to the
Audiovisual Work(s). All rights, title and
interest in and to the Audiovisual Work(s) (as
provided by XYZ and as digitized or otherwise
encoded, converted, formatted or reformatted by
or on behalf of Online Service for public
performance, broadcasting or archiving on the
Approved Site(s) as permitted hereunder) in all
media now known or hereafter developed, are
owned and retained solely and exclusively by
XYZ. Online Service agrees to furnish to XYZ on
a regular basis during the Term or promptly
upon XYZ's request, all Audiovisual Work(s) so
modified by or on behalf of Online Service to
enable Online Service to perform hereunder.
8. Confidentiality. Online Service agrees and
acknowledges that the terms of this Agreement
and any other information disclosed by XYZ to
Online Service that XYZ considers proprietary
or confidential, including, but not limited to,
the Audiovisual Work(s) and all marketing
concepts and strategies, and business,
financial and technical information
(collectively, "Confidential Information")
includes highly confidential information about
XYZ and its business and it agrees that Online
Service will not disclose Confidential
Information except in accordance with this
Section 8. Online Service shall not make any
announcements regarding the existence or
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subject matter of this Agreement without XYZ's
prior written approval. If Online Service is
requested or becomes legally compelled to
disclose any Confidential Information Online
Service will provide XYZ with prompt written
notice of that fact so XYZ may seek, with
Online Service's reasonable cooperation, a
protective order or other remedy.
9. Representations and Warranties. Online
Service represents and warrants that its
performance of all activities or provision of
materials hereunder, including, but not limited
to, the Approved Site(s), or exercise of any
rights set forth herein, including, but not
limited to, Online Service's encoding,
conversion, formatting or reformatting for
broadcasting of the Audiovisual Work(s) on the
Approved Site(s) as provided herein, (a) does
not and will not violate or infringe or
misappropriate any right of privacy,
personality or publicity, any copyright,
patent, trademark, trade secret, or any other
right of any third party, either in whole or in
part; (b) does and will comply with all current
applicable laws and regulations, and industry
standards (including, but not limited to, those
regarding music downloading, distribution and
encryption); and (c) that it has the full power
to enter into this Agreement and to perform
fully hereunder. Online Service represents and
warrants that the Approved Site(s) will be
continuously accessible and fully operational
(exclusive of reasonable, scheduled
maintenance), and in the event it is not
continuously accessible and fully operational
Online Service will use commercially reasonable
and diligent efforts to promptly restore the
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continuous accessibility and full operability
of the Online Service.
10. Disclaimer of Warranties. XYZ disclaims all
warranties, express or implied, including,
without limitation, implied warranties of
merchantability and fitness for a particular
purpose. No representation or affirmation of
fact, including, but not limited to, statements
regarding suitability for use or performance of
the Audiovisual Works, whether made by XYZ's
employees or otherwise, shall be deemed to be a
warranty by XYZ for any purpose, or give rise
to any liability of XYZ.
11. Limitation of Liability. In no event shall
XYZ be liable for any incidental, indirect,
special or consequential damages whatsoever
(including, without limitation, damages for
loss of business profits, business
interruption, loss of business information, or
other pecuniary loss) arising out of this
Agreement or the use or inability to use the
Audiovisual Work(s), even if advised of the
possibility of such damages. In no event shall
XYZ be liable for or in connection with the
offer, sale or distribution of any products or
services of or by Online Service via the
Approved Site(s) or otherwise. [NOTE: Use A if
advertising revenue will be paid to XYZ. Use B
if no advertising revenue will be paid to XYZ.]
[A][In no event shall XYZ's liability arising
from or out of this Agreement exceed any
amounts received pursuant to Section 3.2 of
this Agreement.] [B][In no event shall XYZ's
liability arising from or out of this Agreement
exceed $1,000.]
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12. Indemnification. Online Service hereby
agrees to indemnify and hold XYZ and its
affiliates harmless from and against any fees,
liabilities, claims, losses, damages or
penalties (including reasonable attorneys'
fees) incurred by XYZ as a result of Online
Service's breach of the respective
representations, warranties, rights or
obligations herein regarding the Audiovisual Work(s).
13. Term and Termination. The term of this
Agreement shall commence upon execution by the
parties and will remain effective, unless
earlier terminated as provided herein, for ___
months (the "Term"), and will be renewable upon
written agreement of the parties. This
Agreement may be revoked in its entirety, or in
part, at any time by XYZ upon ten (10) business
days written notice to Online Service. Upon
termination or expiration of this Agreement for
any reason, the licenses hereunder shall
immediately terminate and Online Service shall
promptly remove and destroy all Confidential
Information and all copies of the Audiovisual
Work(s) from the Approved Site(s), the Approved
Site's servers or otherwise in the possession
or control of Online Service.
14. Notices. All notices, requests and
communications hereunder shall be in writing,
and any such notice, request or other
communication shall be deemed to have been duly
given or made when delivered by hand,
transmitted by facsimile and confirmed or, in
the case of delivery by mail, when deposited in
the mail, certified mail, return receipt
requested, postage prepaid, to the signatory of
this Agreement at the address indicated below.
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15. General. Online Service may not assign,
transfer or sublicense this Agreement or any
right or obligation under this Agreement to any
third party and any attempt to do so shall
constitute a material breach of this Agreement
and shall be ineffective and void. In the event
any one or more of the provisions hereof shall,
for any reason, be held to be invalid, illegal
or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision hereof.
This Agreement or any provision hereof may be
changed, waived, discharged or terminated only
by an instrument in writing signed by the
parties. This Agreement has been divided into
numbered paragraphs and sections for
convenience only, and it is understood that the
rights and other legal relations of the parties
hereto shall be determined from this instrument
as an entirety and without regard to any
division or headings of the paragraphs and
sections. This Agreement, and any and all
Schedules hereto, constitutes the entire
agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject hereof and shall supersede any prior
agreement between the parties, whether written
or oral, relating to the subject matter hereof.
The waiver of either party of any breach of
this Agreement shall not operate or be
construed to be a waiver of any subsequent
breach. The parties are independent
contractors. This Agreement shall not create or
evidence a partnership, joint venture or joint
enterprise between the parties, and neither
party shall have any fiduciary duties to the
other with respect to the subject matter of
this Agreement or otherwise. This Agreement
will be governed and construed in accordance
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with the laws of the State of New York. The
exclusive forum for any disputes arising out of
or from, or relating to, this Agreement shall
be the federal or state courts located in New
York, New York.
XYZ RECORDING CORPORATION
By: ___________________________________
Name: _________________________
Title: __________________________
Address: _______________________
Date: __________________________
ONLINE SERVICE
By: _____________________________
Name: __________________________
Title: ___________________________
Address: _________________________
Date: ___________________________
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SCHEDULE A
I. Approved Site(s)
II. Audiovisual Work(s)