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Entertainment Contract Template Library

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Music Synchronization License

Music
Jurisdiction: US, UK, EU
Risk: Medium
Updated: 2025‑06‑20

License to synchronize a musical composition (and, if applicable, the master recording) with picture for a defined media/territory/term.

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Talent Performance Agreement

Talent
Jurisdiction: US, UK
Risk: Medium
Updated: 2025‑05‑11

On‑camera or live event performance engagement, compensation terms, usage rights, approvals, and conduct obligations.

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Option/Purchase Agreement (Literary Property)

Film/TV
Jurisdiction: US, UK, EU
Risk: High
Updated: 2025‑07‑02

Exclusive option to acquire motion picture and allied rights; extensions, reversion triggers, reserved rights, and chain‑of‑title warranties.

Music Synchronization License — Plain Text

Music • Jurisdiction: US, UK, EU • Risk: Medium • Updated: 2025‑06‑20
SYNCHRONIZATION LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Synchronization License Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of [Date] by and between [Licensor] and [Licensee].

1. Grant of Rights. Licensor grants Licensee a non-exclusive, [media], [territory], [term] right to synchronize the musical composition titled "[Work]" (and, if applicable, the master recording performed by [Artist]) in timed relation with the audiovisual production currently entitled "[Production]".

2. Scope of Use. The Work may be used in [context/scene], duration approximately [xx:xx], including promotional usage limited to [parameters].

3. Fee. Licensee shall pay Licensor a synchronization fee of [Amount] payable [timing]. Any applicable taxes are additional.

4. Credits. Licensee shall accord credit substantially as follows: [credit language].

5. Restrictions. No alteration of lyrics or melody without prior written consent. No use in contexts that are defamatory, pornographic, or unlawful.

6. Representations and Warranties. Each party represents and warrants it has full authority to enter into this Agreement. Licensor represents ownership/control of rights granted.

7. Indemnification. Each party shall indemnify and hold harmless the other from third-party claims arising from breach of its representations or obligations.

8. Term & Territory. The rights granted are limited to [Term] and [Territory], unless otherwise specified in writing.

9. Assignment. Neither party may assign without consent, except to a successor in interest of substantially all assets.

10. Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of [Jurisdiction].

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Talent Performance Agreement — Plain Text

Talent • Jurisdiction: US, UK • Risk: Medium • Updated: 2025‑05‑11
TALENT PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is between [Company] and [Talent] effective as of [Date].

1. Engagement. Talent to perform [services] on [dates] at [location(s)].

2. Compensation. Fee of [Amount] plus [expenses/per diem]. Payment schedule: [terms]. Overtime at [rate] after [hours].

3. Exclusivity & Conflicts. Talent shall not perform services for competing project(s) during [window].

4. Rights & Usage. Company may record Talent's performance and exploit in [media], [territory], [term]. No endorsement unless expressly stated.

5. Credits. Credit as: [format]. No injunctive relief for credit disputes.

6. Morals & Conduct. Talent shall adhere to reasonable conduct standards; Company may terminate for material breach.

7. Approvals. [Wardrobe/hair/makeup/script] require Talent consultation; final creative control with Company.

8. Union/Guild. If applicable, terms subject to [union] rules.

9. Insurance & Safety. Company to maintain production insurance; Talent to comply with safety protocols.

10. Governing Law. [Jurisdiction].

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Option/Purchase Agreement (Literary Property) — Plain Text

Film/TV • Jurisdiction: US, UK, EU • Risk: High • Updated: 2025‑07‑02
OPTION/PURCHASE AGREEMENT

This Agreement is made by and between [Owner] and [Producer] as of [Date].

1. Option Grant. Owner grants Producer an exclusive option to purchase motion picture and allied rights in the Property titled "[Title]".

2. Option Period. Initial period: [months]. Extension(s): [terms] upon payment of [amount(s)].

3. Purchase Price. Upon exercise, Producer shall pay [Amount] less any applicable option payments on account.

4. Rights Included. Motion picture, television, ancillary, merchandising (if any), publishing tie-ins (if any). Reserved rights: [specify].

5. Credit. Owner to receive credit as [format]. MFN with authors of underlying materials (if applicable).

6. Reversion. If no principal photography by [date], rights revert; turnaround provisions as set forth.

7. Representations/Warranties. Chain of title, no infringement, no conflicting grants.

8. Guild Residuals. If applicable, WGA separated rights and residuals observed.

9. Governing Law. [Jurisdiction].

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