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Music Sync Agreement
Free music synchronization (sync) license agreement template — grants permission to use a song alongside visual media such as film, TV, or video.
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This free music sync agreement covers 1. Grant of Sync License, 2. Territory and Term, 3. Fee, 4. Master Use vs. Publishing, 5. Credit with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Music Synchronization (Sync) License Agreement
Licensor (Rights Holder): [Name] · Licensee (Producer/Company): [Name] Composition/Recording: [Song Title, Artist] · Project: [Description — film, TV show, ad, video] · Date: [Date]
1. Grant of Sync License
Licensor grants Licensee the right to synchronize the composition/recording described above with the visual content of the Project, for use as follows: [Scope — e.g. "one 30-second placement in Episode 3"].
2. Territory and Term
Territory: [Worldwide/specific region] · Term: [Perpetual / a specified number of years] · Media: [TV, streaming, theatrical, online, etc. — be specific].
3. Fee
One-time sync fee: [Amount], payable upon execution of this Agreement.
4. Master Use vs. Publishing
[If licensing a specific recording, not just the composition: this license covers only the "master" recording rights held by Licensor. Licensee must separately obtain "publishing" rights from the composition's publisher/songwriter, unless Licensor controls both.]
5. Credit
[State any required songwriter/artist credit in the Project's credits.]
6. Warranty
Licensor warrants they own or control the rights necessary to grant this license, and that use of the composition/recording as licensed will not infringe any third party's rights.
Licensor: ______________________ Date: ____________ Licensee: ______________________ Date: ____________
*This document is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Using a song in video content typically requires TWO separate licenses — a "master use" license from whoever owns the actual recording, and a "sync" license from the publisher/songwriter who owns the underlying composition — securing only one leaves the other half unlicensed.*
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- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 6 standard sections: 1. Grant of Sync License, 2. Territory and Term, 3. Fee, 4. Master Use vs. Publishing, 5. Credit, 6. Warranty
- 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
- Free to use — no account or signup required
- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
- Includes a signature block, ready to print or sign digitally
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
FAQ
Is this music sync agreement template really free?
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What does this music sync agreement cover?
This business template includes 1. Grant of Sync License, 2. Territory and Term, 3. Fee, 4. Master Use vs. Publishing. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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