Description
Exclusivity & Territory Contract
Exclusive rights for a specified market (e.g., U.S only or worldwide) often multiply fees by 2x–5x depending on the deal.
Usage Rights & Restrictions
Media / Placement
Where can the licensed track be used?
Common options:
- Theatrical: Film festival screenings, theatrical release, independent cinema
- Broadcast TV: Network television, cable, PBS, syndication
- Streaming / VOD: Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+, Apple TV+, YouTube Premium, etc.
- Digital / Social Media: YouTube (ad-supported or organic), Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, podcasts
- Advertising: TV commercials, radio spots, online ads, in-store promotions
- Corporate / Industrial: Training videos, internal presentations, trade shows, promotional materials
- Video Games: In-game music, trailers, cut scenes, menu screens
- Educational / Non-Profit: Documentaries, PSAs, educational programming
Important: If you want to use the track across multiple media formats (e.g., theatrical + streaming + social media), that needs to be specified upfront in the license. Using the track in media not covered by the agreement constitutes breach of contract and may result in immediate termination of the license, statutory damages, and legal action.
Examples of breach:
- You license for “festival screenings only” but then distribute on Netflix → Breach
- You license for “one YouTube video” but use it in five → Breach
- You license for “broadcast TV” but also run it as a paid Facebook ad → Breach
Contact us before expanding usage.
Territory
Where geographically can the licensed track be distributed?
Common options:
- Worldwide: No geographic restrictions
- North America: USA, Canada, Mexico
- United States Only
- Canada Only
- Festival Rights Only: Limited to film festival circuit (specific festivals can be listed)
- Specific Regions: USA, EU, UK, LATAM, Asia-Pacific, etc.
Important: Territory restrictions are legally binding. If your project gets picked up for wider distribution (e.g., you license for “festival rights only” but then get a Netflix worldwide deal), you must contact me for an expanded license before distribution begins.
Distributing outside the agreed territory without renegotiation is breach of contract and subjects you to statutory damages for copyright infringement.
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