Sync Licensing Agreement

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Parties

Comment: This section identifies the parties involved in the agreement.

This Sync Licensing Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this _____ day of ______, 20 (the “Effective Date”), by and between [Your Name/Organization] (referred to as the “Licensor”) and [Licensee Name] (referred to as the “Licensee”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

Grant of License

Comment: This section grants the Licensee the right to synchronize the specific musical work with visual media.

2.1 The Licensor grants the Licensee a non-exclusive license to synchronize the musical work (the “Work”) identified in Exhibit A attached hereto, with visual media for the purpose of [Specify the purpose, such as film, television, commercials, video games], within the Territory specified in Section 3.

2.2 The license includes the right to make adaptations or edits to the Work as necessary for synchronization purposes, provided that such adaptations do not materially alter the original composition without the Licensor’s prior written consent.

Territory and Duration

Comment: This section defines the geographic territory where the license is valid and specifies the duration of the license.

3.1 The license granted in this Agreement is valid in [Specify the geographic territory].

3.2 The duration of the license shall be [Specify the duration or end date of the license], unless otherwise terminated as provided herein.

Fees and Royalties

Comment: This section addresses the fees or royalties payable to the Licensor for the licensed use of the Work.

4.1 The Licensee shall pay the Licensor the agreed-upon fees or royalties as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto.

4.2 The payment terms and schedule shall be as follows: [Specify the payment terms, frequency, and due dates].

Copyright and Ownership

Comment: This section confirms the Licensor’s ownership of the copyright in the Work and addresses copyright-related matters.

5.1 The Licensor represents and warrants that they are the owner of the copyright in the Work and have the right to grant the license as specified in this Agreement.

5.2 The Licensee acknowledges that the copyright and all other intellectual property rights in the Work shall remain the property of the Licensor.

Territory and Scope of Use

Comment: This section specifies the permitted territory and scope of use for the licensed Work.

6.1 The Licensee is granted the right to use the Work within the Territory for the purpose of synchronization with visual media as specified in Section 2.

6.2 Any additional or expanded use of the Work beyond the scope granted herein requires the prior written consent of the Licensor and may be subject to additional fees or royalties.

Reporting and Accounting

Comment: This section addresses the reporting and accounting requirements related to the licensed use of the Work.

7.1 The Licensee shall provide the Licensor with regular reports detailing the licensed use of the Work, including but not limited to the title of the visual media, duration of the synchronization, and any applicable royalties or fees earned.

7.2 Royalties or fees due to the Licensor shall be paid according to the payment terms specified in Section 4, accompanied by a detailed statement of account.

Termination

Comment: This section outlines the conditions under which the agreement can be terminated.

8.1 Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other Party in the event of a material breach by the other Party, provided that the breaching Party fails to cure such breach within [Specify a reasonable cure period] after receiving written notice thereof.

Governing Law and Jurisdiction

Comment: This section determines the applicable law and the jurisdiction where any disputes arising from the agreement will be resolved.

9.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of [Specify the governing law jurisdiction].

9.2 Any disputes arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of [Specify the jurisdiction].

Entire Agreement

Comment: This section confirms that the Agreement represents the entire understanding and agreement between the parties and supersedes any prior discussions or agreements.

10.1 This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements, whether oral or written.

[Your Name/Organization]

By: [Your Name]

Title: [Your Title]

[Licensee Name]

By: [Licensee’s Name]

Title: [Licensee’s Title]

Comment: Please note that this is a sample Sync Licensing Agreement provided for informational purposes only. It is important to consult with a qualified attorney to tailor the agreement to your specific requirements and to ensure compliance with applicable laws in your jurisdiction.