Confidentiality Agreement
Confidentiality Agreement
Confider – Recipient
As an independent composer of music and/or lyrics or an independent band, independent singer or independent musician you will have original ideas for songs and music. You will have fresh ideas for your music video or your first or next concert or Gig.
This three page, ten clause music legal contract includes but is not limited to the following Clauses; Topics covered by confidentiality, purposes for confidentiality, duplication prohibition, rights and remedies.
This Confidentiality Agreement is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later.
We regularly receive feedback that we have successfully drafted our music contracts to be as complete as possible for all legal situations. However, should you experience a unique personal situation requiring the drafting of a special clause, please contact us at your convenience. Otherwise, you may be obliged to find a local entertainment lawyer experienced in the music industry who will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situation or circumstance.
Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
Our music contracts provide legal protection for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers and are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
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Confidentiality Agreement Confider – Recipient
Confider Name: ______________________________________________ (print names) Recipient of Confidential Information: ____________________________ Regarding the Project named: ___________________________________ (hereinafter referred to as the “Project”) Project Genre: _________________________________________________ (film, music video, stage production, game show, etc) The above named and below signed Confider proposes to disclose certain of her/his/their confidential and proprietary information (herein called the “Confidential Information”), to the above named and below signed Recipient regarding the above named Project. 1. Confidential Information shall include any and all references to music, lyrics, scripts, characters, settings, locations, special effects, costuming, make-up, lighting, sound, data, materials, products, technology, computer programs, specifications, manuals, business plans, software, marketing plans, business plans, financial information, and other information disclosed or submitted, orally, in writing, or by any other media, to Recipient by Confider regarding the Project. Nothing herein shall require Confider to disclose any of its information. 2. The Recipient agrees that the Confidential Information is to be considered confidential and proprietary to the Confider, and the Recipient shall hold the same in confidence, shall not use the Confidential Information other than for the purposes of its Project business with the Confider, and shall disclose it only to those involved in the Project on a specific need to know basis. The Recipient will not disclose, publish or otherwise reveal any of the Confidential Information received from the Confider to any other party whatsoever except with the specific prior authorization of Confider. 3. The Confidential Information furnished in tangible form, or any other form capable of copying, shall not be duplicated by the Recipient except for the sole purposes of this Agreement. This prohibition of duplication includes . . . continued
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Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band, Group) Exclusive Agreement
(Musician, Singer, Band, Group)
The independent Entertainer may desire the advice and counsel of a Personal Manager. The Personal Manager may advise on matters such as, but not limited to: musical selection, costumes sets, stage arrangements, mood, setting business etc.
This is an extensive music legal contract including but now limited to the following clauses: confidentiality, personal manager’s duties and obligations, compensation, drugs and alcohol, and arbitration.
This Agreement between the independent Entertainer and the Personal Manager is drafted in plain English that is easy to read and comprehend. The Agreement may be filled in on your computer or printed out and filled in later. Your Lawyer will draft any and all other clauses for your Project’s unique situations and circumstances.
Our contracts are based on the principles of contract law, are country neutral and may be used in Australia, Canada, England, India, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Sates or any country whose legal principles are based on the English or American Legal System.
Our legal contracts for music writers and composers, music agents, music recorders, music producers, musicians and singers, music distributors and music marketers are used by: Alternative bands, Ambient musicians, Blues Bands and Blues singers, Classic Rock Tribute Bands, Choral Ensembles, Country and Western Bands, Country Rock Bands, Country singers, Dance Bands, Electric and Electronic Bands, Folk singers, Hip Hop singers, Jazz singers, Jazz Bands, Jazz ensembles, Polka Bands, Rap singers, Rap groups, Reggae Bands and Reggae singers, Religious Groups and Religious Bands, Religious Singers, R&B Groups, R&B Bands, R&B Singers, Rock Bands, and International Bands and International singers.
There are four forms of this Agreement. There are two forms for minors (performers who have not yet reached the age-of-majority). The minor contracts include a Parental/Guardian signature. There is an exclusive management contract where the manager handles only one performer. The non-exclusive management the manager handles two or more performers. The other two exclusive or non-exclusive management agreements for those performers over the age of majority.
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Sample Portion of Agreement Personal Management Contract (Musician, Singer, Band Group) Exclusive Agreement Entertainer Name: _________________________________________________ (Musician, Singer, Band, Group, etc – print name) Area of Entertainment: _____________________________________________ Agency of Entertainer: ______________________________________________ Personal Manager Name: ___________________________________________ This Agreement is entered into between the above named and below signed Entertainer (hereafter called the Entertainer”), and the above named and below signed Personal Manager (hereafter called the “Manager”). Be it known that the Manager is familiar with the musical skills, abilities and professionalism of the Entertainer and that the Manager has the business expertise, management ability, requisite music industry contacts, financial resources and desire to assist and promote the Entertainer in the furtherance of her/his career. HENCE, in consideration of the promises, and of the mutual undertakings herein contained, and for other good and valuable considerations, the above named and below signed Entertainer and the above named and below signed Manager agree as follows: 1. The Entertainer hereby employs the Manager as the Entertainer’s “sole and exclusive Personal Manager” throughout the world for the term commencing on _________________________ 20____ and continuing thereafter for a period of ______________________________________________________________ . (days/weeks/months/year(s)). 2. The Manager agrees to perform for the Entertainer the services as follows: (i) advice and counsel in the selection of any and all costumes, literary, artistic and musical material, sets, stage arrangements, touring schedule etc. necessary to advance the Entertainer’s career: and, (ii) advice and counsel in any and all matters pertaining to advancing the Entertainer’s career through publicity, public relations and . . . continued 15. If any dispute arises between the Entertainer and the Agency, the dispute shall be resolved by binding arbitration in the jurisdiction of __________________________________________________________ (county, state, province, country) in accordance with the rules of the afore named jurisdiction before a single arbitrator. The arbitrator shall have . . . continued
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Songwriter – Publisher Agreement Copyright Assignment – Royalties
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