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MUSIC LICENSE AGREEMENT
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THIS MUSIC LICENSE AGREEMENT (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of
September 4, 2026, by and between:
LICENSOR:
TUNESHACK RECORDS
(a registered company in the Province of Ontario, Canada)
c/o George Flowers
163 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1S1, Canada
(hereinafter referred to as "Licensor")
AND
LICENSEE:
[LICENSEE FULL LEGAL NAME]
[STREET ADDRESS]
[CITY], [PROVINCE/STATE], [POSTAL CODE]
[COUNTRY]
(hereinafter referred to as "Licensee")
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RECITALS
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WHEREAS, Licensor is the sole and exclusive owner of all rights, title, and
interest in and to the musical composition and master sound recording entitled
"[COMPOSITION TITLE]" (the "Beat" or "Composition"), including all
underlying instrumental tracks and derivative works thereof;
WHEREAS, Licensee, recording artist "[ARTIST NAME]", desires to obtain a
license to use the Beat for the purposes hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements
contained herein, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and
sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
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1. GRANT OF LICENSE
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1.1 Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement and upon receipt of
the License Fee set forth in Section 5, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee
a NON-EXCLUSIVE, non-transferable, non-sublicensable license to:
(a) Reproduce the Beat in the context of one (1) new musical composition
created by Licensee incorporating the Beat (the "New Composition");
(b) Distribute and sell the New Composition in digital and physical formats
up to a maximum of 100,000 combined streams/downloads;
(c) Perform the New Composition publicly, including live performances;
(d) Create one (1) accompanying music video for the New Composition for
upload to digital platforms (e.g., YouTube, Vimeo);
(e) Broadcast the New Composition on radio (terrestrial and internet)
up to 2 licensed station(s).
1.2 This license expressly EXCLUDES the right to:
(a) Sub-license, sell, transfer, or assign any rights granted hereunder
to any third party without prior written consent of Licensor;
(b) Use the Beat in synchronization with any film, TV, advertisement,
game, or other audio-visual work beyond the one music video permitted
above, without a separate Sync License from Licensor;
(c) Register the Beat itself (or any derivative of the underlying
instrumental) with any copyright authority, PRO, or content ID system
without Licensor's express written consent;
(d) Claim authorship or ownership of the underlying musical composition
or Beat in whole or in part.
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2. OWNERSHIP & COPYRIGHT
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2.1 Licensor retains all rights, title, and interest in the Beat, including
copyright in the musical composition and master recording, under the
Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42) of Canada and all applicable
international treaties.
2.2 Licensee acknowledges that no ownership interest in the Beat is conveyed
by this Agreement. Licensee's New Composition shall be a separate
copyright work owned by Licensee, subject to Licensor's underlying rights
in the Beat.
2.3 Licensor retains 100% of the publishing rights in the underlying
musical composition (Beat). Licensee shall retain 100% of the master
recording rights in the New Composition (the vocal/performance layer).
2.4 Licensee shall credit Licensor on all releases as follows:
"Produced by TUNESHACK RECORDS / FMG-6IX"
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3. TERRITORY & TERM
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3.1 Territory: Worldwide
3.2 Term: This Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and continue
for a period of 2 year(s) from the date of first commercial release of
the New Composition, unless terminated earlier in accordance with
Section 9 hereof.
3.3 Upon expiration of the Term, all rights granted hereunder shall
automatically revert to Licensor, and Licensee shall immediately cease
all exploitation of the New Composition incorporating the Beat.
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4. LICENSE TYPE
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4.1 This license is NON-EXCLUSIVE. Licensor retains the right to license the Beat to other parties simultaneously.
4.2 License Tier: BASIC
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5. LICENSE FEE
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5.1 In consideration for the rights granted herein, Licensee agrees to pay
Licensor a one-time, non-refundable License Fee of:
CAD $[AMOUNT] (Canadian Dollars)
5.2 Payment is due in full upon execution of this Agreement. This Agreement
shall not be effective until full payment is received.
5.3 All fees are exclusive of applicable taxes. Licensee is responsible for
any HST, GST, or other applicable taxes in their jurisdiction.
5.4 Royalties: This is a flat-fee license. No additional royalties are owed
to Licensor except as required by law through performing rights
organizations (e.g., SOCAN). Each party is responsible for registering
with their respective PRO.
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6. DELIVERY
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6.1 Upon receipt of full payment, Licensor shall deliver to Licensee the
licensed Beat file in the agreed format (MP3 and/or WAV as per tier)
via digital download or email within 3 business days.
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7. WARRANTIES & REPRESENTATIONS
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7.1 Licensor represents and warrants that:
(a) Licensor has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement
and grant the rights herein;
(b) The Beat is an original work and does not, to the best of Licensor's
knowledge, infringe upon any third-party intellectual property rights;
(c) The Beat is free of any encumbrances that would prevent Licensee
from exercising the rights granted herein.
7.2 Licensee represents and warrants that:
(a) Licensee has full power and authority to enter into this Agreement;
(b) The New Composition shall not contain any defamatory, obscene, or
unlawful content;
(c) Licensee shall independently obtain all clearances for any samples,
third-party compositions, or other third-party materials used in the
New Composition beyond the licensed Beat;
(d) Licensee shall comply with all applicable laws in connection with
the exploitation of the New Composition.
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8. INDEMNIFICATION
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8.1 Each party ("Indemnifying Party") shall indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the other party ("Indemnified Party") and its officers,
directors, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims,
damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable
legal fees) arising out of or relating to:
(a) Any breach of this Agreement by the Indemnifying Party;
(b) Any claim that the Indemnifying Party's contributions infringe or
misappropriate any third-party intellectual property rights.
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9. TERMINATION
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9.1 Licensor may terminate this Agreement immediately upon written notice if:
(a) Licensee breaches any material term of this Agreement and fails to
cure such breach within 10 days of written notice;
(b) Licensee becomes insolvent, bankrupt, or makes an assignment for the
benefit of creditors;
(c) Licensee uses the Beat beyond the scope of rights granted herein.
9.2 Upon termination, Licensee shall immediately:
(a) Cease all use, distribution, and exploitation of the New Composition;
(b) Remove the New Composition from all digital platforms and stores;
(c) Destroy or return all copies of the Beat in Licensee's possession.
9.3 The License Fee is non-refundable upon termination by Licensor for
Licensee's breach. In the event of termination by Licensee for
Licensor's material breach, a pro-rated refund may be negotiated in
good faith.
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10. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
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10.1 TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL
LICENSOR BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUE, ARISING OUT
OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
10.2 LICENSOR'S TOTAL AGGREGATE LIABILITY UNDER THIS AGREEMENT SHALL NOT
EXCEED THE LICENSE FEE PAID BY LICENSEE.
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11. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
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11.1 This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with
the laws of the Province of Ontario and the federal laws of Canada
applicable therein, including the Copyright Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-42).
11.2 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement shall
first be submitted to good-faith mediation in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
If mediation fails within 30 days, the parties agree to binding
arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1991 (Ontario).
11.3 The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of
Toronto, Ontario for any matters not subject to arbitration.
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12. GENERAL PROVISIONS
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12.1 Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement
between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and
supersedes all prior discussions, negotiations, and agreements.
12.2 Amendments. No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be
binding unless made in writing and signed by both parties.
12.3 Waiver. No waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall be effective
unless in writing. No waiver shall be deemed a continuing waiver or
waiver of any other provision.
12.4 Severability. If any provision of this Agreement is found to be invalid
or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force
and effect.
12.5 No Partnership. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as creating
a partnership, joint venture, agency, employment, or franchise
relationship between the parties.
12.6 Notices. All notices shall be in writing and delivered by email or
certified mail to the addresses set forth herein.
12.7 Electronic Signatures. The parties agree that electronic signatures
shall be deemed valid and binding under the Electronic Commerce Act,
2000 (Ontario).
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SIGNATURES
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first written above.
LICENSOR:
TUNESHACK RECORDS
Signature: ___________________________________
Name: George Flowers
Title: Owner / Executive Producer
Date: ___________________________________
LICENSEE:
[LICENSEE FULL LEGAL NAME]
Signature: ___________________________________
Name: ___________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
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© 2026 TUNESHACK RECORDS. All rights reserved.
163 Queen Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1S1, Canada
Produced by TUNESHACK RECORDS / FMG-6IX
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