What this agreement does
A sync licence permits a track to be synchronised with moving images. It defines the production, the media it can appear in, the territory, how long the licence lasts and the fee.
This template covers the master side. Where the composition is controlled by someone else, a matching publishing licence is needed too — the template says so rather than glossing over it.
When a label uses it
- A film, advert, game or branded video wants to use one of your recordings.
- A creator wants a track for a monetised channel.
- You are quoting a fee and need the scope written down before invoicing.
Key clauses explained
Media, term and territory
The three variables that set the price. 'All media, worldwide, in perpetuity' is a very different licence from 'online only, one year, UK'.
Master versus publishing
A master licence alone does not clear the song. Both sides must be cleared before the production airs.
Most favoured nations
Whether the fee is tied to what the publishing side is paid — common in ad deals and worth understanding before agreeing.
Warranties
You warrant that you control the recording. Be certain that every feature, producer and session player has actually been cleared first.
Explanations only — the drafted clauses themselves are inside the app.
Common mistakes
- Licensing a recording where a feature or session performance was never cleared.
- Granting perpetual all-media rights for a one-off online fee.
- Not capping the licence to a named production, so it drifts into other campaigns.
Related templates
Mutual NDA
Mutual confidentiality for unreleased music and deal conversations.
Included with all plans
Writer Split Sheet
Records songwriting shares before anyone registers the work.
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Exclusive Artist Agreement
An exclusive recording deal built around a 50/50 net profit split.
Included with all plans