Lisence Agreement
Lisence Agreement
Lisence Agreement
This license agreement is made by and between Licensee (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee"), and
Lee Taylor p/k/a TaylorMadeBeatz ("Songwriter"). (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor"). Licensor
warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the copyrighted music al work entitled The Beat Titles
ALL I EVER DO, HARD TIMES, LIFE LESSONS, MAKIN SOMETHING, MUFASA, SELFISH, SMALL
TALK, YOU, as of and prior to the date first written above. The Composition, including the music the reof,
was composed by Lee Taylor, who is professionally known as TaylorMadeBeatz.
Master Use. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license (this "License) to record vocal
synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master
Recording")
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use Master
Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette
tapes, compact disk, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and
versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recor dings") worldwide for up to the
pressing or selling a total of Two Thousand Five Hundred (2500) copies of such Recordings or any
combination of such Recordings,. Additionally, the licensor shall be permitted to distribute unlimited free
internet downloads or streams for non-profit and non-commercial use. This license allows up to Five
Thousand (5000) monetized audio streams to sites like (Spotify, Apple Music, RDIO, Rhapsody) but is not
eligible for monetization on YouTube.
Performance Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Master
Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. Licensee may receive compensation
from performances with this license.
Synchronization Rights. The Licensor does not grant synchronization rights for music videos streamed
online (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) You will need to upgrade to either an Unlimited license or Monetizable license
to use for Music Videos. A separate synchronization license will need to be purchased for distribution of
video to Television, Film or Video game.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby does not grant the Licensee broadcasting rights up to Radio
Stations.
Publishing Rights. Licensor grants Licensee 50% of publishing rights. Licensor maintains 50% of publishing
rights.
Writers’ Share. Licensor hereby grants the licensee 50% of the writers’ share. Licensor maintains remaining
50% of the writers’ share.
Credit. The licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and
reasonably in all media and performance formats under the name "TaylorMadeBeatz" in writing where
possible and vocally otherwise.
Consideration. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely complete the payments provided for
hereunder, or perform its other obligations hereunder, including having an insufficient bank balance, the
licensor shall have the right to terminate License upon written notice to the Licensee. Such termination shall
render the recording, manufacture and/or distribution of Recordings for which monies have not been paid
subject to and actionable infringements under applicable law, including, without limitation, the United States
Copyright Act, as amended.
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against
any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's
fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or
agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. 3rd party sample clearance, if applicable, is the responsibility of the licensee.
Miscellaneous. This license is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified above, does not
convey or grant any right of public performance for profit, constitutes the entire agreement between the
Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition, and shall be binding upon both the Licensor and the
Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of South Africa, without
regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
Term. The term of this agreement shall be five (5) years and this license shall expire on the five (5) year
anniversary on the Effective Date.
Registering Song With PRO. In the event that Licensee wishes to register his/her interests and rights to the
underlying composition of the new song with their Performing Rights Organisation ("PRO") - Licensee must
simultaneously identify and register the Licensor's / Producer's share and ownership interest in the
composition to indicate that Licensor wrote and owns 50% of the composition in the new song and as the
owner of 50% of the publishing share.
PRO: SHEER
For clarity and avoidance of doubt, the Licensee does NOT have the right to sell the Beat in the form that it
was delivered to Licensee. The Licensee must create a New Song for its rights und er this provision to vest.
Any sale of the Beat in its original form by Licensee shall be a material breach of this Agreement and the
Licensee shall be liable to the Licensor for damages as provided hereunder.
Subject to the Licensee’s compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensee shall not be
required to account or pay to Licensor any royalties, fees, or monies paid to or collected by the Licensee, or
which would otherwise be payable to Licensor in connection with the use/expl oitation of the New Song as set
forth in this Agreement.