Music Non Disclosure Agreement Template

MUTUAL NON-DISCLOSURE AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the "Agreement") is entered into as of this ______ day of __________________, 20____ (the "Effective Date"), by and between:

Disclosing Party: ________________________________________, with a principal place of business/residence located at ________________________________________ (“Disclosing Party”), and

Receiving Party: ________________________________________, with a principal place of business/residence located at ________________________________________ (“Receiving Party”).

(Collectively referred to as the “Parties” and individually as a “Party”).

1. PURPOSE

The Parties wish to explore a potential business opportunity or creative collaboration regarding the music project titled: ________________________________________ (the “Project”). In connection with this Project, the Disclosing Party may disclose certain confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information to the Receiving Party.

2. DEFINITION OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION

“Confidential Information” shall include, but is not limited to, all non-public information, whether oral, written, or electronic, relating to the Project, including: musical compositions, lyrics, master recordings, stems, demos, production techniques, business plans, marketing strategies, financial terms, artist identity, release schedules, and any other data marked as “Confidential” or which should reasonably be understood to be confidential given the nature of the information.

3. OBLIGATIONS OF RECEIVING PARTY

The Receiving Party agrees to: a) Hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and take all reasonable precautions to protect such information; b) Use the Confidential Information solely for the purpose of evaluating or participating in the Project; c) Not disclose, publish, or otherwise disseminate the Confidential Information to any third party without the express prior written consent of the Disclosing Party; and d) Limit access to the Confidential Information to those employees, agents, or contractors who have a legitimate “need to know” and who are bound by confidentiality obligations no less restrictive than those contained herein.

4. EXCLUSIONS

Confidential Information does not include information that: a) Is or becomes public knowledge through no fault of the Receiving Party; b) Was rightfully in the Receiving Party’s possession prior to disclosure by the Disclosing Party; c) Is independently developed by the Receiving Party without reference to the Confidential Information; or d) Is required to be disclosed by law, regulation, or court order, provided the Receiving Party gives prompt notice to the Disclosing Party to allow for a protective order.

5. TERM

The obligations under this Agreement shall remain in effect for a period of ______ years from the Effective Date. The return or destruction of materials shall not terminate the Receiving Party’s obligations of confidentiality.

6. OWNERSHIP

All Confidential Information shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed as granting the Receiving Party any license, copyright, or ownership interest in the musical works or intellectual property disclosed.

7. REMEDIES

The Receiving Party acknowledges that any breach of this Agreement may cause irreparable harm to the Disclosing Party for which monetary damages may be inadequate. Accordingly, the Disclosing Party shall be entitled to seek injunctive relief, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity.

8. GOVERNING LAW

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State/Jurisdiction of ________________________, without regard to its conflict of laws principles.

9. ENTIRE AGREEMENT

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the Parties regarding the subject matter hereof and may only be amended in writing signed by both Parties.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date first written above.

DISCLOSING PARTY

Signature: ______________________________

Print Name: ____________________________

Title: __________________________________

RECEIVING PARTY

Signature: ______________________________

Print Name: ____________________________

Title: __________________________________