Terms and Conditions

1. AGREEMENT TO TERMS By purchasing Master Rights and utilizing any compositions available on this website, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions. These Terms apply to all transactions and govern the relationship between the producer ("Producer") and the purchasing artist, label, or entity ("Company").

2. PRODUCER AGREEMENT REQUIREMENT Before any exploitation of the Master Recording, a Producer Agreement must be completed. This agreement must include but is not limited to the following terms:

  • Producer earns 5% of the Published Price to Dealers (PPD) from all sales revenue generated by the Master Recording.

  • Producer earns 25% of net monetization revenue from YouTube Content ID, Vevo, Vimeo, and similar platforms.

  • Artist must submit a Letter of Direction to SoundExchange, ensuring Producer receives 50% of the Artist’s digital performance royalty share. The Letter of Direction applies retroactively to all available SoundExchange royalties.

  • Producer’s Royalty shall be paid retroactively from "record one" after Distributor recoups the Recording Costs (excluding any in-pocket advances paid to Artist) incurred in connection with the Release and the master recordings embodied thereupon from the “net artist royalties.”

  • Producer’s Royalty for records that embody the Master(s) together with other master recordings shall be pro-rated based on the number of royalty-bearing masters.

  • In the event of a physical single release with a Master on either the A-side or B-side, Producer's Royalty shall apply as if both sides embodied the Master.

  • For exploitations where a percentage of net receipts or flat fee income is payable, Producer’s Royalty will be calculated as a proportionate share.

  • Producer’s Royalty for audio-visual recordings embodying a Master will be 50% of the otherwise applicable royalty and payable prospectively after video production costs are recouped.

  • If Company or Artist receives “Direct Monies” from third parties such as SoundExchange, Producer shall receive a proportional share, and a Letter of Direction must be submitted to ensure direct payments.

  • Producer’s Royalty shall not be reduced by the engagement of additional producers, mixers, or engineers.

3. ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS Company shall require Distributor to pay royalties, fees, and/or advances directly to Producer via an irrevocable letter of direction. If Distributor fails to do so, Company must, upon written notice from Producer, send statements of royalties, fees, or advances due within forty-five (45) days of receiving them.

  • Producer may appoint a certified public accountant to audit Company’s books regarding the Master(s) once per calendar year, provided Company is given reasonable notice.

  • Upon written request, Company shall provide Producer with relevant portions of any audit reports submitted to Distributor.

4. CREDIT REQUIREMENTS
With respect to the Master(s), Company shall ensure, and shall instruct Distributor to ensure, that credit is provided to Producer as “Produced by Xavier Thompson”. Such credit shall appear in the following forms:

  • Liner notes of any record containing the Master(s), including the back cover of LP packaging and any single embodying the Master(s) on either the A-side or B-Side.

  • Metadata in connection with electronic transmissions.

  • In all print ads placed or controlled by Company or Distributor of one-half (1/2) page or larger featuring the Master(s).

  • In title credits of any music videos featuring the Master(s) and in any relevant video description fields (e.g., YouTube, Vevo).

Failure to provide such credit shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. If credit is omitted or otherwise not provided, Company shall promptly correct such failure within thirty (30) days of receiving written notice from Producer. The correction shall include any retroactive adjustments, if applicable.

In no event shall Producer be entitled to an injunction for a failure to provide credit, but Producer may seek other remedies available under this Agreement.

5. OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS Purchasing Master Rights grants the buyer 100% ownership of the Sound Recording Copyright and a 50% ownership share of the Musical Composition Copyright to the Master Recording that embodies the Artist’s featured performance of the original composition.

6. LIMITATIONS OF USE The purchased Master Recording may only be used in accordance with the rights granted under the Producer Agreement. Any unauthorized use, reproduction, or redistribution of the Master without explicit permission may result in legal action.

7. DISPUTE RESOLUTION Any disputes arising under these Terms shall be resolved through arbitration in accordance with the laws of [Jurisdiction], and the prevailing party shall be entitled to reasonable attorney fees and costs.

8. CHANGES TO TERMS We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Continued use of our services after any such changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

By proceeding with your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions.