Beat License Agreement
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT is made on April 18, 2026 ("Effective Date") by and between John Michael Smith, also professionally known as DJ Sample (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensee"), and BachBeats LLC ("Producer"), (hereinafter referred to as the "Licensor"). Licensor warrants that it controls the mechanical rights in and to the copyrighted musical work entitled "Sample Beat Title" ("Composition") as of and prior to the date first written above. The Composition, including the music thereof, was composed by BachBeats LLC ("Producer") managed under the Licensor.
All licenses are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Master Use. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license (this "License") to record vocal synchronization to the Composition partly or in its entirety and substantially in its original form ("Master Recording").
Mechanical Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use Master Recording in the reproduction, duplication, manufacture, and distribution of phonograph records, cassette tapes, compact disk, digital downloads, other miscellaneous audio and digital recordings, and any lifts and versions thereof (collectively, the "Recordings", and individually, a "Recordings") worldwide for up to the pressing or selling a total of Unlimited copies of such Recordings or any combination of such Recordings, conditioned upon the payment to the Licensor a sum of one hundred ninety-nine dollars and ninety-nine cents dollars ($199.99), receipt of which is confirmed. Additionally licensee shall be permitted to distribute unlimited free internet downloads or streams for non-profit and non-commercial use. This license allows up to Unlimited monetized audio streams to sites like (Spotify, RDIO, Rhapsody) but not eligible for monetization on YouTube.
Performance Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee a non-exclusive license to use the Master Recording in unlimited non-profit performances, shows, or concerts. Licensee may receive compensation from performances with this license.
Synchronization Rights. The Licensor hereby grants unlimited music video synchronization rights streamed online (YouTube, Vimeo, etc.) for up to Unlimited non-monetized video streams on all total sites.
Broadcast Rights. The Licensor hereby grants to Licensee no broadcasting rights. A separate synchronization license will need to be purchased for distribution of video to Television, Film or Video Game.
Credit. Licensee shall acknowledge the original authorship of the Composition appropriately and reasonably in all media and performance formats under the name "BachBeats LLC" in writing where possible and vocally otherwise.
Consideration. In consideration for the rights granted under this agreement, Licensee shall pay to Licensor the sum of $199.99 US dollars and other good and valuable consideration, payable to "BachBeats LLC", receipt of which is hereby acknowledged. If the Licensee fails to account to the Licensor, timely complete the payments provided for hereunder, or perform its other obligations hereunder, including having insufficient bank balance, the Licensor shall have the right to terminate the License upon written notice to the Licensee.
Indemnification. Accordingly, Licensee agrees to indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, losses, damages, costs, expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees, arising of or resulting from a claimed breach of any of Licensee's representations, warranties or agreements hereunder.
Audio Samples. No 3rd party samples that would require clearance were used.
Miscellaneous. This license is non-transferable and is limited to the Composition specified above, does not convey or grant any right of public performance for profit, constitutes the entire agreement between the Licensor and the Licensee relating to the Composition, and shall be binding upon both the Licensor and the Licensee and their respective successors, assigns, and legal representatives.
Governing Law. This License is governed by and shall be construed under the law of Arizona, United States, without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.
Term. Executed by the Licensor and the Licensee, to be effective as for all purposes as of the Effective Date first mentioned above and shall terminate exactly ten (10) years from this date.
Song Registration Information. John Michael Smith / DJ Sample agrees to a 50/50 song split with BachBeats LLC. BachBeats LLC must receive 50% of the publishing for the entirety of the musical composition. John Michael Smith / DJ Sample receives 50% for the entirety of the song lyrics. Registration information is as follows: ASCAP, BachBeats as Publisher, IPI# — 1014312330.