Business Forms

Hire sound and lighting technicians and equipment for live performances with this Sound and Lighting Contracting Agreement.

• The Agreement sets out the date(s) and time(s) at which set-up, sound check, and tear down of the sound and lighting equipment must take place.
• The event promoter is responsible for supplying security personnel and adequate electrical power and other requirements for the concert.
• The promoter will provide venue passes and parking for the sound engineer, lighting technicians, and other necessary personnel.
• This template is downloadable and fully editable to fit your specific circumstances.

This USA Soundtrack Recording Agreement allows a film producer to hire a musical artist as a loan-out to record the soundtrack for a motion picture.

• The artist's services constitute a work made for hire under the US Copyright Act.
• The artist grants the producer an exclusive, perpetual and worldwide synch license to use the master recording for purposes of producing, recording, distributing and marketing the motion picture and any soundtrack album.
• The producer also has the right to re-record and edit the master, and is not obligated to employ the artist in connection with same.
• The artist's loan-out corporation will be paid minimum scale for the artist's services, plus royalties on the net sales of albums containing the master.
• The digital template also includes an Inducement Letter covering the artist's representations and warranties which are given to induce the producers to sign the Agreement.
• You can use the Soundtrack Recording Agreement for multiple artists and on multiple movie projects.
• The Agreement is governed by United States laws.

Enlist a sponsor for a live concert or theater performance with this template Sponsorship Agreement.

• The sponsor agrees to provide the venue(s), staff, security, publicity and other items and services necessary to stage the live performance.
• The concert promoter will provide publicity materials, costumes, make-up, stage props and other items involved with the show.
• The promoter will ensure that the performers are on time and ready for all performances and rehearsals.
• The sponsor has the right to record, tape and broadcast the live show.
• Available in MS Word format and fully customizable.

Sign a contract to manage the career of an athlete with this downloadable Sport Agency and Representation Agreement.

• The Agreement is subject to any applicable rules or regulations set down by the body that governs the athlete's sport.
• The agent will represent and manage all aspects of the athlete's career, including negotiating contracts, establishing partnerships and sponsorships, scheduling events, promoting and marketing, collecting and paying amounts due to and from the athlete, and acting in a fiduciary capacity on his/her behalf.
• The agent will be paid a commission based on a percentage of gross revenue earned by the athlete.
• The agent is responsible for paying all of his/her own expenses except for certain expenses (such as travel expenses) up to an agreed maximum.
• This is an exclusive contract. The athlete agrees not to hire any other person or firm to represent him/her during the duration of the Agreement.
• The athlete indemnifies the agent against any third party claims for damages.
• This is a standard form contract that can be used for professional or amateur athletes.

Rent props, sets and dressing to film production companies or theater groups with this Stage Set and Props Rental Agreement template.

Provisions of the Rental Agreement include:

• transportation and shipping;
• payment of security deposit and rental fees;
• provisions for tax exemption organizations;
• cancellations and late returns;
• customer's responsibility for loss or damage;
• expedited orders;
• rentals on as-is basis;
• emergency repairs.

Buy and download this theatrical supply rental contract, use it as often as you need.

Acquire the publishing rights to a songwriter's musical composition with this USA Standard Uniform Popular Songwriters Contract.

• The songwriter transfers his rights to the song over to the music publisher. In return for those rights, the publisher pays the songwriter royalties on the sale of the music.
• The contract is subject to any existing agreements between the parties and ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers).
• The music publisher agrees not to license any use of the composition without the consent of the songwriter.
• The publisher agrees to publish the song within a certain time period, failing which the songwriter can demand return of the song.
• The songwriter has the right to examine all books and accounts relating to the composition.
• This is a fully editable, reusable document template in MS Word format.
• Governed by U.S. laws and intended to be used within the United States.

Line up content for a stock photo website with this Exclusive Stock Photo Agency Agreement.

• Photographers who want to license their photos to users of the stock photo website can appoint the website owner as their exclusive worldwide licensing agent.
• The photographer agrees not to sell or license any photographs directly to any of the website's clients.
• The stock photo website has the right to set the pricing and the terms and conditions of licensing.
• The website and its licensees have the right to alter the size, shape, or form of the photos as they deem necessary.
• The website agrees to take adequate precautions to protect the photographer's copyright and other intellectual property rights, and to protect and preserve the photographs from loss or damage.
• The photographer agrees to regularly submit new high quality photos in accordance with the Photo Delivery Memo which is included with the contract template.

Make sure your website and your contributing photographers are protected - download the Exclusive Stock Photo Agency Agreement template today.

License stock photographic images for commercial purposes with this template Stock Photo License for Commercial Use.

• A commercial use license is required if the end user will be using the images for commercial purposes, such as business or e-commerce websites, magazines and other publications, and promotional uses.
• The license can be posted on the stock photo website and must be agreed to by the end user before they can download their photos.
• The license is non-exclusive and royalty-free.
• The end user must attach the appropriate copyright notices to each image wherever and whenever used.
• The license contains a limited warranty and limitation of liability clause to protect the provider of the images.
• The Stock Photo License for Commercial Use protects the intellectual property rights of the photographer and the photo website.
• Available in MS Word format.

Stock photo websites can license images to users for non-commercial purposes with this non-exclusive Stock Photo License for Non-Commercial Use.

• This form of license is only used if the images will be used for personal purposes, such as wallpaper, personal web pages, greeting cards, etc, but not if the photos will be re-sold or used in advertising or promotional materials.
• There are no royalties payable by the end user for using the photographic images.
• The license contains a limited warranty and limitation of liability clause to protect the stock photo website.
• Post the Stock Photo License for Non-Commercial Use as a pop-up on your website so that users must agree to its terms before downloading any photos.
• Available as a MS Word template.
• This is a generic license agreement which can be used anywhere.

Buy up all of the shares of stock of a US company with this USA Stock Purchase Agreement.

• Part of the purchase price will be held in escrow until the buyer conducts a review all of the company's books and records. If the review is unsatisfactory and the buyer decides not to proceed with the purchase, all deposits paid will be returned and neither party will have any further obligation or liability.
• Each party provides standard representations and warranties.
• Both parties warrant that there will be no fees or commissions owing with respect to the transaction.
• Each party covenants to indemnify the other against claims or damages resulting from that party's misrepresentation or its failure to honor its obligations under the Agreement.
• Each party will pay its own expenses incurred with respect to the transaction.
• Available in MS Word format.
• Governed by U.S. laws and intended to be used only in the United States.