music licensing for tv – contract woes?

Question by realshortshorty: music licensing for tv – contract woes?
I recently got an agreement in the mail from a cable channel. In summary, if I signed, I’d be agreeing to let them use any of my music for any shows they aired, in perpetuity, for free, with no notice and credit at their discretion. No contact info, just a fax number.

Is this standard operating procedure? Do all musicians who are not superstars get this kind of treatment? Is there something I should do with this besides throw it in the trash?

I’d appreciate some insight from working musicians/composers or industry types. Thanks!

Best answer:

Answer by Makes Sense
That’s not even an offer. That’s you giving them permission to steal. Toss it.

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