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Songwriting Collaboration Agreement

This Agreement is made between _____[Song Owner #1]_____ and _____[Song Owner
#2]_____ (the "Parties") as of _____[insert date agreement is to be effective]_____. The
Parties wish to set forth their respective rights to and obligations for the musical
compositions (“the Compositions”) listed below:

The Compositions; Ownership Percentage Interests; Credit. The Parties to this


Agreement are the co-owners of all legal rights, including but not limited to
copyrights, in the Compositions listed below. Unless otherwise set forth in this
Agreement, all money accruing from the exploitation of the Compositions shall be
divided according to the percentages set forth, and all contracts we enter into for
exploitation of the Compositions shall provide for royalty payments reflecting the
percentage interests set forth below:

Composition: ______________________________
Name % Interest
_____________________ __________
_____________________ __________
Composition credited as: _____________________________

Composition: ______________________________
Name % Interest
_____________________ __________
_____________________ __________
Composition credited as: _____________________________

Composition: ______________________________
Name % Interest
_____________________ __________
_____________________ __________
Composition credited as: _____________________________

Composition: ______________________________
Name % Interest
_____________________ __________
_____________________ __________
Composition credited as: _____________________________

Warranties. We represent and warrant to each other: Each of us is free to enter


into this agreement. Our contributions to the Compositions are original or all
necessary permissions and releases have been obtained and paid for. None of our
contributions infringe upon any copyright or other proprietary right of any other
person or entity.
Arbitration. The Parties agree that every dispute or difference between them
arising under this Agreement, shall be submitted to binding arbitration at a location
mutually agreeable to the Parties. Any decision or award as a result of any such
arbitration proceeding shall include the assessment of costs, expenses, and
reasonable attorneys' fees and shall include a written record of the proceedings and
a written determination of the arbitrators. An award of arbitration shall be final and
binding on the Parties and may be confirmed in a court of competent jurisdiction.

Assignment. Any Party may assign that party's ownership interest in any
Compositions as well as the right to receive income from the Composition to any
person or entity; provided, however, that the assigning Party provides written
notice to the non-assigning Party and such assignments shall not release the
assigning Party from any obligations under this Agreement.

Miscellaneous. Each Party shall act in good faith and not take any action that
hinders the rights of the other parties. The provisions of this Agreement shall be
binding upon the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of the
Parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid for any reason, such
invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Agreement. This
Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties and can only
be modified by written agreement. In the event of any dispute arising under this
agreement, the prevailing Party shall be entitled to its reasonable attorney's fees.

MY SIGNATURE BELOW INDICATES THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS


AGREEMENT.

Signature __________________________ Dated: __________

Signature __________________________ Dated: __________

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