Music License Agreement

Last updated: September 18, 2025

This template summarizes standard license terms for assets on SonicPlug. The specific license attached to each purchase governs if there is any conflict.

Parties

Licensor: SonicPlug (or individual content creator), with address [Licensor Address], and Licensee: [Licensee Name], with address [Licensee Address].

1. Background

The Licensor owns or controls rights to certain musical works ("Works") and grants the Licensee rights to use the Works according to the terms set forth below.

2. Definitions

  • Works: Musical beats, presets, sound kits, or related audio content licensed herein.
  • Territory: Worldwide unless otherwise specified.
  • Term: The duration of the license as specified in Section 4.
  • License Fee: Payment amount agreed for licensing.
  • Royalties: If applicable, payments based on usage or revenue from Works.

3. Grant of Rights

Licensor grants Licensee a [Exclusive / Non-exclusive] license to use the Works for [specific uses, e.g., commercial music production, synchronization, public performance]. Licensee may use, reproduce, distribute, and publicly perform the Works solely within the scope described. Licensee may not sublicense, resell, or transfer rights without written permission.

4. Territory and Term

  • This license is valid worldwide.
  • The term of this license is [number of years]/perpetual commencing on the Effective Date.

5. License Fee and Payment

Licensee agrees to pay the License Fee of [Amount] in [currency] payable upon execution or purchase. Where royalties apply, Licensee shall pay royalties as detailed in any applicable schedule.

6. Licensor Warranties

Licensor represents and warrants that they have full right and authority to grant this license and that the Works are original or properly cleared for licensing.

7. Usage Restrictions

  • Licensee shall not use the Works for illegal, defamatory, or obscene purposes.
  • Licensee shall not claim ownership of underlying Works or remove copyright notices.

8. Intellectual Property Protection

Licensee agrees to maintain copyright and trademark notices as provided by Licensor and will cooperate to prevent unauthorized use or infringement.

9. Termination

Either party may terminate this Agreement upon material breach with written notice if the breach is not cured within 30 days. Upon termination, Licensee shall cease all use of the Works except for rights accrued prior to termination.

10. Reporting and Auditing

Licensee shall provide timely usage reports and payments as stipulated. Licensor may audit Licensee’s records upon reasonable notice.

11. Limitation of Liability

Licensor disclaims liability for indirect or consequential damages related to use of Works. Licensee uses Works at their own risk.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa. Disputes shall be resolved in courts located within South Africa.

13. Entire Agreement

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between parties relating to the licensed Works and supersedes prior agreements.

Signatures

Licensor: ____________________
Licensee: ____________________
Date: ____________________

Contact

Questions about this Agreement? Contact perplexedera@gmail.com.