A digital distribution deal grants the distributor the right to distribute digital copies of the music. This includes streaming, downloads, and other internet-based methods for accessing music. A physical distribution deal, on the other hand, covers physical mediums such as CDs, vinyl, or cassettes.
The Distributor Agreement should clearly set forth the duties, responsibilities and expectations of each of the parties. The Distributor Agreement should also set forth provisions related to limitations and protections that each party can understand.
Here are the steps to find and negotiate a distribution agreement: Step 1: Meet with the distributor. Step 2: Discuss the terms of distribution. Step 3: Review the details, such as marketing materials, catalogs, or product literature. Step 4: Hire a lawyer or an expert to draft the agreement.
The term for Distribution Agreements varies, with terms being anywhere from 5 to 15 years. I try to limit the term as much as possible—especially when there is no advance, or a meager one.
Distribution Agreements will last for an agreed-upon term, which can be anywhere from 3 years, to eternity. During this Term, the Distributor has the (usually exclusive) right to market and distribute the film.
Six Rules for Negotiating a Better Distribution Agreement Balance. Balance in a distribution agreement ensures that neither party holds unfair power over the other. Due Diligence. Annual Termination and Semiautomatic Renewal. Comparison with Proven Industry Agreements. Four Eyes versus Two Eyes. Cause and Convenience.
A distribution agreement, also known as a distributor agreement, is a contract between a supplying company with products to sell and another company that markets and sells the products. The distributor agrees to buy products from the supplier company and sell them to clients within certain geographical areas.