Contracts
STANDARD (MP3) LEASING RIGHTS CONTRACT
This License agreement is made on (ORDER_DATE) by and between (CLIENT_NAME) and “S.T.A. Instrumentals”. Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in
and to the musical work (“BEAT_NAME”) being sold to Licensee as of and prior to the Effective Date. The Licensee and Licensor have agreed to the following terms:
1. Master Use.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original
form (“Master Recording”).
2. Mechanical Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records,
cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively ,”Recordings”)
worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of two thousand (2,500) copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings. Additionally, Licensor shall be
permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use.
3. Performance Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. The Licensee is also
permitted to earn up to one thousand ($1,000) US Dollars in compensation or ticket sales using the Master Recording in said performances.
4. Synchronization Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to copy, perform, edit and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games
(collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in synchronization or timed relation with the productions in two (2) Projects.
5. Broadcast Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on two (2) radio stations or through two (2) station channels,
respectively.
6. Credit.
Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats by acknowledging the relevant author
(S.T.A.Instrumentals) in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Where a project is commercially released and registered with a performance rights organization, Licensor shall be
acknowledged as a Writer (My ASCAP information here).
7. Sampling.
The Licensee agrees that the Composition is purchased as a “Work Made for Hire” whereby the clearing of any sampled materials is the responsibility of Licensee.
8. Compensation.
Payment for this License is non-refundable. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely and complete the payments provided for hereunder, the Licensor shall have
the right to terminate this License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which
monies have not been paid subject to and actionable as infringements under applicable law.
9. Term.
Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, this License agreement is to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date and shall not expire. In the event that
an exclusive license is sold by Licensor to the Composition, the terms of this agreement shall be upheld.
10. Indemnification.
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee’s representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
11. Miscellaneous.
This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition,
and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
12. Governing Law.
This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country (United States), without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof.
Composition purchased: (BEAT_NAME)
By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain non-exclusive rights to the Instrumental.
STANDARD (WAV) LEASING RIGHTS CONTRACT
This License agreement is made on (ORDER_DATE) by and between (CLIENT_NAME) and “S.T.A. Instrumentals”. Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in
and to the musical work (“BEAT_NAME”) being sold to Licensee as of and prior to the Effective Date. The Licensee and Licensor have agreed to the following terms:
1. Master Use.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original
form (“Master Recording”).
2. Mechanical Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records,
cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively ,”Recordings”)
worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of five thousand (5,000) copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings. Additionally, Licensor shall be
permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use.
3. Performance Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. The Licensee is also
permitted to earn up to ten thousand ($10,000) US Dollars in compensation or ticket sales using the Master Recording in said performances.
4. Synchronization Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to copy, perform, edit and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games
(collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in synchronization or timed relation with the productions in three (3) Projects.
5. Broadcast Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on three (3) radio stations or through three (3) station channels,
respectively.
6. Credit.
Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats by acknowledging the relevant author
(S.T.A.Instrumentals) in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Where a project is commercially released and registered with a performance rights organization, Licensor shall be
acknowledged as a Writer (My ASCAP information here).
7. Sampling.
The Licensee agrees that the Composition is purchased as a “Work Made for Hire” whereby the clearing of any sampled materials is the responsibility of Licensee.
8. Compensation.
Payment for this License is non-refundable. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely and complete the payments provided for hereunder, the Licensor shall have
the right to terminate this License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which
monies have not been paid subject to and actionable as infringements under applicable law.
9. Term.
Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, this License agreement is to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date and shall not expire. In the event that
an exclusive license is sold by Licensor to the Composition, the terms of this agreement shall be upheld.
10. Indemnification.
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee’s representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
11. Miscellaneous.
This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition,
and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
12. Governing Law.
This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country (United States), without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof.
Composition purchased: (BEAT_NAME)
By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain non-exclusive rights to the Instrumental.
TRACKOUT (Stem Files) LEASING RIGHTS CONTRACT
This License agreement is made on (ORDER_DATE) by and between (CLIENT_NAME) and “S.T.A. Instrumentals”. Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in
and to the musical work (“BEAT_NAME”) being sold to Licensee as of and prior to the Effective Date. The Licensee and Licensor have agreed to the following terms:
1. Master Use.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original
form (“Master Recording”).
2. Mechanical Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records,
cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively ,”Recordings”)
worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of ten thousand (10,000) copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings. Additionally, Licensor shall be
permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use.
3. Performance Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. The Licensee is also
permitted to earn up to twenty-five thousand ($25,000) US Dollars in compensation or ticket sales using the Master Recording in said performances.
4. Synchronization Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive License to copy, perform, edit and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games
(collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in synchronization or timed relation with the productions in four (4) Projects.
5. Broadcast Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on four (4) radio stations or through four (4) station channels,
respectively.
6. Credit.
Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats by acknowledging the relevant author
(S.T.A.Instrumentals) in writing where possible and vocally otherwise. Where a project is commercially released and registered with a performance rights organization, Licensor shall be
acknowledged as a Writer (My ASCAP information here).
7. Sampling.
The Licensee agrees that the Composition is purchased as a “Work Made for Hire” whereby the clearing of any sampled materials is the responsibility of Licensee.
8. Compensation.
Payment for this License is non-refundable. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely and complete the payments provided for hereunder, the Licensor shall have
the right to terminate this License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which
monies have not been paid subject to and actionable as infringements under applicable law.
9. Term.
Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, this License agreement is to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date and shall not expire. In the event that
an exclusive license is sold by Licensor to the Composition, the terms of this agreement shall be upheld.
10. Indemnification.
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable
attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee’s representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
11. Miscellaneous.
This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition,
and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
12. Governing Law.
This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country (United States), without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof.
Composition purchased: (BEAT_NAME)
By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain non-exclusive rights to the Instrumental.
EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS CONTRACT
This License agreement is made on (ORDER_DATE) by and between (CLIENT_NAME) (“Licensee”) and (S.T.A. Instrumentals) (“Licensor”). Licensor warrants that it controls the
mechanical rights in and to the musical work (“Composition”) being sold to Licensee as of and prior to the Effective Date. The Licensee and Licensor have agreed to the following terms:
1. Master Use.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive License to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form (“Master Recording”). The Licensor guarantees that the
Composition will not be sold on to any third parties.
2. Mechanical Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive License to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disks, internet downloads, other and
miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively ,”Recordings”) worldwide for the pressing or selling of unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings.
Additionally, Licensor shall be permitted to distribute unlimited internet downloads for non-profit and non-commercial use.
3. Performance Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive License to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. The Licensee is also permitted to earn an unlimited fee in compensation for ticket
sales using the Master Recording in said performances.
4. Synchronization Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive License to copy, perform, edit and/or loop portions of, record on film, video, digital animations, and video games (collectively, “Projects”) and use the Master Recording in
synchronization or timed relation with the productions in unlimited Projects.
5. Broadcast Rights.
The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee an exclusive license to broadcast or air the Master Recording on an unlimited number of radio stations or station channels, respectively.
6. Credit.
Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats by acknowledging the relevant author (S.T.A. Instrumentals) in writing where
possible and vocally otherwise. Where a project is commercially released and registered with a performance rights organization, Licensor shall be acknowledged as a Writer (My ASCAP information here).
7. Sampling.
The Licensee agrees that the Composition is purchased as a “Work Made for Hire” whereby the clearing of any sampled materials is the responsibility of Licensee. If the Instrumental includes samples, the Licensee understands that
the sequence and music arrangement is considered original work. Samples may not be cleared before composition, and Licensee is required to seek clearance for the samples. The Licensee is responsible for clearing all samples used
(if any) and that the Licensor cannot and will not be held liable for the misuse of any sampled material that the Licensee uses in conjunction with the composition/arrangement that is being licensed in this agreement.
8. Compensation.
Payment for this License is non-refundable. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely and complete the payments provided for hereunder, the Licensor shall have the right to terminate this License upon written notice to
the Licensee. Such termination shall render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which monies have not been paid subject to and actionable as infringements under applicable law.
9. Term.
Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, this License agreement is to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date and shall not expire.
10. Indemnification.
Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, arising out of or resulting from a claimed
breach of any of Licensee’s representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
11. Miscellaneous.
This License is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition, and shall be binding upon both Licensor and Licensee
and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives. Licensee must supply the Licensor with at least 1 copy of each final recording made using the Instrumental.
12. Governing Law.
This License is governed by and shall be construed under the laws of the Licensor’s resident country (United States), without regard to the conflicts of laws and principles thereof.
Composition purchased: (BEAT_NAME)
By receiving this contract via email, you automatically agree to the terms stated above and gain exclusive rights to the Instrumental.