{"title":"Home page","description":"\u003cp\u003eMusic contract templates drafted by a working entertainment attorney, for producers, artists, managers and independent labels. Editable Word files, instant download, reusable on every project.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"produceragr-noadvance","title":"Producer Agreement Template - 50\/50 Profit Split (No Advance)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot every producer deal involves an upfront check. Sometimes the producer believes in the project and wants in on the backend.\u003c\/strong\u003e This 4-page template is built for exactly that scenario: no advance, no flat fee, but a 50\/50 split on everything the song generates. 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Clean, direct, and built for exactly this deal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrafted by an entertainment attorney with years of experience structuring producer deals in the independent music space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompensation structure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdvance Amount \u0026amp; Payment Schedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e clearly defines how much the producer receives upfront and when each payment is due (e.g., 50% on signing, 50% on delivery).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Recoupable vs. Recoupable Advance:\u003c\/strong\u003e specifies whether the advance is recoupable from future income streams and which income is excluded.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Royalty Clause:\u003c\/strong\u003e explicit provision confirming the producer receives no percentage of master recording royalties, protecting your backend revenue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePublishing split\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition Ownership:\u003c\/strong\u003e defines the producer's share of the underlying composition copyright (e.g., 25%, 33%, 50%).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePRO Registration:\u003c\/strong\u003e addresses how the split is registered with ASCAP, BMI, or SESAC and who is responsible for registration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublishing Administrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e optionally designates who administers the composition (producer's own publisher, your publisher, or a third-party admin).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMaster recording rights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaster Ownership:\u003c\/strong\u003e confirms the artist retains 100% ownership of the master recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWork for Hire Provision:\u003c\/strong\u003e producer's contribution to the master is classified as work for hire, with a copyright assignment backup clause.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivery Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e specifies what the producer must deliver (stems, final mix, session files) and the deadline for delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCreative \u0026amp; 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the template is designed to work in all U.S. jurisdictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Block:\u003c\/strong\u003e formatted for both wet and electronic signature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon mistakes this template helps you avoid\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiving the producer royalties by accident:\u003c\/strong\u003e a vague contract that says \"the producer will be compensated\" leaves the door open for royalty claims down the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo clarity on what \"publishing split\" means:\u003c\/strong\u003e agreeing to a publishing split without specifying writer's share vs. publisher's share leads to disputes at the PRO level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot securing a work-for-hire on the master:\u003c\/strong\u003e if the master isn't locked down, the producer could claim co-ownership of the recording, which is separate from the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkipping PRO registration language:\u003c\/strong\u003e without it, both parties may register conflicting splits, and neither ASCAP nor BMI will sort it out for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis template addresses all of these issues upfront, before there's money on the line.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e who paid a producer an advance and agreed to give them a publishing cut but want to keep all master royalties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndie labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e executing producer deals where the label retains 100% of master income but shares publishing to incentivize the producer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist-entrepreneurs:\u003c\/strong\u003e releasing music independently who need a clean, enforceable producer agreement that doesn't require a major label's legal team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e helping clients formalize producer relationships before recording begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this template and the 50\/50 Profit Split version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe 50\/50 Profit Split version gives the producer a share of net profits from the master recording. This version gives the producer publishing only, with no participation in master royalties whatsoever. If you're keeping 100% of master income and only sharing the composition, this is your template.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I adjust the publishing percentage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The template uses a bracketed placeholder for the split percentage. Common arrangements include 25%, 33%, or 50% to the producer. You decide based on your negotiation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this work for beats purchased online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt can. However, if you already signed a beat license agreement with a producer, review that license first. Some licenses include royalty provisions that would conflict with this agreement's no-royalty structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the producer is also a co-writer on the lyrics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIf the producer contributed to the lyrics, the publishing split may need to account for that separately. This template focuses on the producer's contribution to the composition as a beat maker. Lyrical co-writing is typically handled as a separate songwriting agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this template state-specific?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo. It includes a governing law clause where you fill in your state. It's designed to be enforceable in all 50 U.S. states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat happens after purchase\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstant Download:\u003c\/strong\u003e you receive a Word (.docx) file immediately after checkout. 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This template addresses sync use in the permitted uses section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis template creates a clean, documented master recording license so your track has a clear chain of title from release to sync placement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers \u0026amp; beatmakers:\u003c\/strong\u003e who flipped a recognizable record and need documented master clearance before the track goes to distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e who sampled an original recording and need to license both sides before the release date.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndie labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e distributing music that incorporates master samples and requiring clean chain of title documentation for their distribution agreement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic supervisors:\u003c\/strong\u003e who need complete sample clearance documentation (both composition and master) before a track can be licensed for TV, film, or advertising.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Composition Sample Clearance Agreement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Composition template clears the underlying song: the melody, lyrics, and musical arrangement owned by the songwriter and\/or publisher. This Master Recording template clears the specific recorded version you actually sampled, owned by the label or master owner. Most sampled tracks require both agreements for a complete clearance. If you re-recorded the sampled portion yourself (an interpolation), you only need the composition clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I find out who owns the master I sampled?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor major-label recordings, contact the label's licensing department directly. For indie recordings, contact the artist, producer, or their manager. For older or out-of-print recordings, the Discogs database and AllMusic can help identify the original label. 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Clear administration language prevents this from becoming a bottleneck at the worst moment, when a placement opportunity is on the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSongwriter's writer's share improperly assigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e under U.S. law, a songwriter's direct writer's share (the 50% paid directly by PROs to the individual songwriter) cannot be assigned to a third party. Including language that purports to assign the writer's share to the company creates a legally unenforceable provision that can invalidate part of the agreement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo sync approval clause:\u003c\/strong\u003e a songwriter who contributed to a composition has co-ownership rights. Without a clear agreement on who can license the composition for sync (and who must approve), either party could license the song in a context the other finds objectionable, or block a lucrative placement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlat fee without a clear work-for-hire designation:\u003c\/strong\u003e if a company pays a songwriter a fee and intends to own the composition outright, the work-for-hire classification needs to be explicit. 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The template specifies the correct payment recipient and accounting structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis template is built for the exact situation where the artist's business entity is the contracting party, handled correctly from the start.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndie labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e working with established or mid-level featured artists who have loan-out companies and require their entity to sign all performance agreements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent artists \u0026amp; producers:\u003c\/strong\u003e collaborating with a featured artist who has formalized their business through an LLC or corporation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e representing the primary artist and dealing with a featured artist's management or attorney who insists on a furnishing structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnyone doing a featured artist deal\u003c\/strong\u003e where the featured artist says \"my company handles this.\" That's the signal to reach for this template, not the direct artist version.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Direct Artist Deal version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Direct Artist Deal version is used when the featured artist signs personally, in their own name. This Furnishing Company version is used when the featured artist's business entity (LLC, S-Corp, etc.) signs on the artist's behalf. If the artist says their company handles their contracts, or if their manager or attorney presents an entity name for the signature block, you need this version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is an inducement letter and do I need one?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nAn inducement letter is a separate acknowledgment signed by the individual artist confirming they are bound by the agreement even though their company signed it. This is important protection for you: if the furnishing company dissolves, becomes insolvent, or is otherwise unavailable, the inducement letter gives you a direct claim against the artist personally. This template includes inducement letter language built in as a provision, so no separate document is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the furnishing company own the publishing, or does the individual artist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThat depends on how the artist has structured their publishing. Some artists hold publishing personally; others assign it to a publishing company. The template addresses both scenarios with a fill-in-the-blank for the publishing recipient. Confirm with the artist or their attorney how their publishing is held before finalizing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this template if the featured artist's \"company\" is just a DBA (doing business as)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA DBA is not a separate legal entity. It's just a name the individual operates under. 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This template locks in the number before anyone records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLikeness use without written authorization:\u003c\/strong\u003e using a featured artist's name and image in advertising or promotional campaigns without a written grant is a right-of-publicity issue, regardless of what was verbally agreed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis template covers every dimension of the direct featured artist deal: compensation, rights, credit, and promotion.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndependent artists:\u003c\/strong\u003e featuring another artist directly on a track, without going through their label or management company.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndie labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e bringing in a featured artist who is not signed to another label and can contract directly in their own name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducers:\u003c\/strong\u003e building a record around a featured vocalist or rapper who is an independent, unsigned artist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusic managers:\u003c\/strong\u003e representing the primary artist and needing a clean template for every direct featured artist collaboration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is this different from the Furnishing Company version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Furnishing Company version is used when the featured artist's services are provided through their loan-out or furnishing entity, meaning their LLC, corporation, or other business entity signs on their behalf. 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