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Media Rights Agreement A Media Rights Agreement outlines the rights and terms for the use and distribution of media content, such as films, TV shows, or digital media, specifying licensing, royalties, and distribution channels.



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MEDIA RIGHTS AGREEMENT


This Media Rights Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the date last written below (the "Effective Date") by and between Horizon Media ("Licensor") and __________________ ("Licensee").

1. GRANT OF RIGHTS

1.1. Scope of the Grant


Licensor hereby grants to Licensee the non-exclusive, non-transferable, and non-sublicensable right to distribute, transmit, and publicly perform the 90-minute concert featuring the top-charting artist (the "Artist") at the sold-out arena (the "Concert") over the various media platforms as described herein, conditioned upon the terms and subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement.



1.2. License Term


The term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and continue for a period of five (5) years, unless terminated earlier in accordance with the provisions of this Agreement (the "License Term").



1.3. Territory


The rights granted hereunder are limited to distribution within the United States and its territories (the "Territory").



2. FEES AND ROYALTIES

2.1. License Fee


Licensee shall pay to Licensor a one-time license fee of ________ United States Dollars (USD _____) (the "License Fee"), payable within thirty (30) days from the Effective Date for the rights granted hereunder.



2.2. Royalty Rate


In addition to the License Fee, Licensee shall pay to Licensor a royalty of eight percent (8%) of the Gross Receipts (as defined below) attributable to the Concert distributed by the Licensee under this Agreement (the "Royalties").



2.3. Reporting and Payment


Licensee shall report to Licensor all Gross Receipts and other information reasonably necessary for Licensor to verify the Royalties payable hereunder within forty-five (45) days after the end of each calendar quarter during the License Term. Such report shall be accompanied by the payment of the Royalties due.



2.4. Audit Rights


Licensor shall have the right, at its expense, to conduct an audit of Licensee's books and records relating to the calculation of the Royalties hereunder, upon reasonable notice and during normal business hours.



3. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

3.1. Permitted Distribution Channels


Licensee may distribute the Concert through the following media platforms: (a) linear television (broadcast, cable, and satellite); (b) digital media platforms (e.g., streaming, digital download, video on demand), and (c) physical media (e.g., DVDs) for the home video market.



3.2. Reservation of Rights


All media platforms not expressly granted herein are reserved by Licensor.



4. USAGE RESTRICTIONS

4.1. Non-Competition


Licensee shall not exploit the Concert in any manner that competes with, or may have the effect of reducing revenues from, the Artist's commercial recordings and other licensed products.



4.2. Attribution and Moral Rights


Licensee shall credit the Licensor and the Artist in the manner specified by Licensor in each public performance and distribution of the Concert and shall not commit any act which may be prejudicial to the Artist's honor or reputation or in violation of the Artist's moral rights.



5. WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS

5.1. By Licensor


Licensor represents and warrants that: (a) it is the exclusive owner of the rights to the Concert; (b) it has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and grant the rights herein; and (c) the Concert and the exercise of the rights granted herein do not infringe or violate the rights of any third party.



5.2. By Licensee


Licensee represents and warrants that: (a) it has the right and authority to enter into this Agreement and perform its obligations hereunder; (b) it shall comply with all applicable laws and regulations in its performance under this Agreement; and (c) it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to distribute the Concert within the Territory during the License Term.



6. INDEMNIFICATION

Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Licensor, its affiliates, and their respective directors, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys' fees) arising out of or in connection with any breach or alleged breach of any of Licensee's warranties, representations, or obligations under this Agreement.



7. TERMINATION

7.1. Material Breach


Either party may terminate this Agreement upon written notice to the other party if such other party fails to cure a material breach of its obligations hereunder within thirty (30) days after receipt of a notice specifying the breach in reasonable detail.



7.2. Upon Expiration or Termination


Upon expiration or termination of this Agreement for any reason, Licensee shall cease all use, distribution, and exploitation of the Concert.



8. MISCELLANEOUS

8.1. Governing Law


This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the United States, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.



8.2. Entire Agreement


This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties concerning the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous agreements, negotiations, and understandings, whether oral or written, relating thereto.



8.3. Amendments


No amendment or modification of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by both parties.



8.4. Waiver


Any waiver of any term or condition of this Agreement must be in writing and shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent breach or failure of the same term or condition, or a waiver of any other term or condition of this Agreement.



8.5. Severability


If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the validity, legality, and enforceability of the remaining provisions shall not be affected thereby.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.

HORIZON MEDIA ("Licensor")
By: __________________
Name: ________________
Title: ________________
Date: ________________

____________________ ("Licensee")
By: __________________
Name: ________________
Title: ________________
Date: ________________

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Sections of a Media Rights Agreement


In this Media Rights Agreement, you will see the following sections:

  1. Grant of Rights
  2. Fees and Royalties
  3. Distribution Channels
  4. Usage Restrictions
  5. Warranties and Representations
  6. Indemnification
  7. Termination
  8. Miscellaneous


Summary of the sections:

  1. Grant of Rights : This section outlines the rights granted to the Licensee by the Licensor. It includes the scope of the grant, the term of the agreement, and the territory in which the rights apply. Think of it as the "what, when, and where" of the agreement.

  2. Fees and Royalties : This section explains the financial aspects of the agreement, including the one-time license fee, the royalty rate, and the reporting and payment process. It also covers the Licensor's right to audit the Licensee's records related to the calculation of royalties.

  3. Distribution Channels : This section specifies the media platforms through which the Licensee is allowed to distribute the Concert. It also reserves any rights not expressly granted to the Licensor.

  4. Usage Restrictions : This section sets limitations on how the Licensee can use the Concert, such as not competing with the Artist's commercial recordings and respecting the Artist's moral rights.

  5. Warranties and Representations : This section contains promises made by both the Licensor and the Licensee about their authority, compliance with laws, and other aspects of the agreement.

  6. Indemnification : This section requires the Licensee to protect the Licensor from any legal claims, damages, or expenses that may arise from the Licensee's breach of the agreement.

  7. Termination : This section explains the circumstances under which either party can terminate the agreement, as well as what happens after termination or expiration of the agreement.

  8. Miscellaneous : This section covers various legal aspects of the agreement, such as governing law, the entire agreement, amendments, waivers, and severability.

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