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A Music Synchronization License (sync license) grants a licensee the right to synchronize a specific musical composition with visual images — in a film, television show, commercial, YouTube video, podcast, social media content, video game, or other audiovisual work. A sync license covers only the underlying musical composition (melody and lyrics), not the sound recording. A separate Master Use License is required to use a specific recording of the song. Without both licenses, the video content infringes copyright and may be taken down or subjected to Content ID claims on platforms like YouTube. This form covers both sync rights and master use rights for complete protection. Fill out this free music synchronization license agreement template online, e-sign it digitally, and download a legally valid PDF. no account or lawyer needed. Sections: Parties, License Terms.
This Music Synchronization License Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of ______________ by and between ______________, located at ______________ ("Licensor"), who controls the synchronization and master use rights to the musical composition and recording described below, and ______________, located at ______________ ("Licensee").
This Agreement covers the following musical work: Song Title: ______________ Songwriter(s) / Composer(s): ______________ Recording Artist / Performer: ______________ (collectively, the "Musical Work")
Licensee is producing or has produced the following audiovisual content (the "Licensed Project"): ______________. Licensor grants Licensee the rights set forth herein to use the Musical Work in the Licensed Project.
Subject to the terms of this Agreement and the timely payment of the license fee, Licensor grants Licensee the following rights: (a) SYNCHRONIZATION RIGHT: A limited exclusive right to synchronize the Musical Work in timed relation with the visual images of the Licensed Project; (b) MASTER USE RIGHT: A limited exclusive right to use the specific recording of the Musical Work (as performed by ______________) as synchronized with the Licensed Project; (c) DISTRIBUTION RIGHT: The right to distribute, broadcast, perform, transmit, and display the Licensed Project — with the Musical Work synchronized therein — through the following platforms and media: ______________; (d) PERFORMANCE RIGHT: The right to publicly perform the Licensed Project with the Musical Work included, through the platforms specified herein.
The Musical Work shall be used in the Licensed Project in the following manner: ______________. Licensee shall not alter, edit, re-arrange, or modify the melody or lyrics of the Musical Work without Licensor's prior written consent. Licensee may edit or shorten the recording for the purpose of fitting the Licensed Project's timing requirements, provided the edit does not materially distort or damage the integrity of the Musical Work.
The license granted herein is valid in the following territory: ______________. Distribution or public performance of the Licensed Project with the Musical Work outside the licensed territory is not permitted without Licensor's prior written consent and payment of additional fees.
The license granted herein shall remain in effect for the following period: ______________. Upon expiration of the license term, Licensee shall cease all distribution and public performance of the Licensed Project unless the license is renewed in writing.
This license is: ______________. Licensor retains the right to license the Musical Work to other parties for any use.
In consideration for the rights granted herein, Licensee shall pay Licensor a one-time license fee of $0.00 (the "License Fee"), due and payable within 5 business days of execution of this Agreement. The License Fee is non-refundable once the Musical Work has been delivered and the rights have been exercised. All rights granted herein are contingent upon timely payment of the License Fee in full.
Licensee shall include the following credit in the Licensed Project (in credits or as required by applicable performance rights organization rules): Music: "______________" by ______________, Performed by ______________. Music licensed from ______________. Failure to provide credit shall not constitute a breach of this Agreement but Licensor reserves the right to require corrective credit upon notice.
Licensor represents and warrants that: (a) Licensor controls the synchronization rights and master use rights to the Musical Work sufficient to grant the rights set forth herein; (b) the Musical Work, to Licensor's knowledge, does not infringe any third-party copyright, trademark, or other right; and (c) Licensor has the full right and authority to enter into this Agreement. Licensee represents and warrants that the Licensed Project, excluding the Musical Work, does not infringe any third-party rights.
Each party agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the other party from any claims arising from a breach of that party's representations and warranties. Licensor shall indemnify Licensee against third-party claims of copyright infringement arising solely from the Musical Work (as delivered). Licensee shall indemnify Licensor against claims arising from the Licensed Project (excluding the Musical Work).
This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of ______________, without regard to its conflict-of-laws principles.