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Exclusive Songwriting Contract

Music publishers can hire a songwriter on an exclusive basis with this downloadable template contract.

  • The songwriter transfers to the publisher all rights to the compositions written during the term of the contract, in return for weekly advances and royalties on sales.
  • The publisher will have exclusive access to the songwriter's services during the contract period.
  • The publisher has the right to refuse any song, and any rejected song will remain the sole property of the songwriter.
  • The songwriter has not and will not offer the compositions to any party other than the publisher as long as the contract is in effect.
  • The publisher has the option to renew the contract.
  • This digital legal form template is available in MS Word format and can be used in either the United States or Canada.
Document Type: Microsoft Word
Last Updated: 06-December-2024
SKU: 4847
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