Music Collaboration Agreement

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Introduction

This agreement establishes the terms and conditions for a collaboration between two or more musicians, songwriters, or producers on the creation of a musical work. It covers important aspects such as ownership of the work, division of royalties, and credit attribution. It is advisable to consult with a qualified attorney to customize the agreement according to your specific needs and comply with applicable laws.

Parties

This Music Collaboration Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into on this _____ day of ______, 20 (the “Effective Date”), by and between [Your Name/Organization] (referred to as “Collaborator 1”) and [Collaborator 2 Name] (referred to as “Collaborator 2”), collectively referred to as the “Parties.”

Purpose

This section outlines the purpose of the collaboration and the specific musical work to be created.

2.1 The Work

The Parties agree to collaborate on the creation of a musical work (the “Work”) as described below:

• Title of the Work: [Specify the title of the Work]
• Description of the Work: [Provide a brief description of the style, genre, or concept of the Work]

Ownership of the Work

This section addresses the ownership and rights of the collaborators over the Work.

3.1 Joint Ownership

The Parties agree that the ownership of the Work shall be jointly owned by Collaborator 1 and Collaborator 2, with equal rights and obligations.

3.2 Joint Work

Each Party acknowledges that any contribution made to the Work by the other Party is considered a joint work and shall not be exploited without the consent of the other Party.

Division of Royalties

This section addresses the division of royalties or other financial benefits derived from the exploitation of the Work.

4.1 Sharing of Benefits

The Parties agree to share any royalties, income, or other financial benefits derived from the exploitation of the Work in the following manner:

• Collaborator 1: [Specify the percentage or share]
• Collaborator 2: [Specify the percentage or share]

4.2 Accurate Distribution

The Parties shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that any royalties or income derived from the Work are accurately accounted for and distributed in a timely manner.

Credit Attribution

This section addresses the credit attribution for the collaborators in relation to the Work.

5.1 Credit

The Parties agree that credit shall be given to both Collaborator 1 and Collaborator 2 for their contributions to the Work, in all forms of exploitation, including but not limited to recording, publishing, performances, and promotional materials.

5.2 Mutual Agreement

The Parties shall mutually agree on the specific credit language to be used in relation to the Work.

Termination

This section outlines the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement.

6.1 Material Breach

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

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

7.1 Governing Law

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

7.2 Jurisdiction

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

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

8.1 Entire Agreement

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]

[Collaborator 1 Name]

By: [Collaborator 1’s Name]

Title: [Collaborator 1’s Title]

[Collaborator 2 Name]

By: [Collaborator 2’s Name]

Title: [Collaborator 2’s Title]