It’s important that the business arrangement between a manager and their client (artist, musician, songwriter, producer, engineer, etc) be put into writing and signed by both parties in the form of an artist management contract or music manager agreement.
Even though disasters cannot always be avoided, obligations can be made much clearer and responsibilities more easily understood with the presence of a written artist management agreement. Before you get an attorney to draft a contract for you, however, you should first take stock of what you are prepared to do with and for an artist and what you expect out of the relationship.
Sample Management Contract With Recitals In Sacramento
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Recitals, often introductory, provide background information, context, and the overarching intent of the agreement but are generally non-enforceable.
In short, while it might seem like every part of a court order should automatically be enforceable, that's not always the case. Recitals provide context and agreements that the court acknowledges but can't enforce, while the actual orders are the parts that legally must be followed.
Generally speaking recitals simply record the background to the transaction and do not contain substantive operative provisions. In this way they are not generally or conventionally legally binding but may assist in the interpretation of the agreement.
What should a management services agreement template include? Parties involved. Clearly identify the client (the party receiving the services) and the service provider (the party delivering the services). Scope of services. Term and termination. Compensation. Performance metrics. Confidentiality. Dispute resolution. Compliance.
Writing Strong Recitals Clear Purpose. Write specific goals. Connect directly to main contract sections. Keep terminology consistent throughout. Essential Background. Focus on what matters legally. Present events in order. Reference critical documents. Party Details. Use exact legal names. Clarify each party's role.
Non-binding contracts are typically used when two parties want to put down preliminary discussions on paper to make sure they're on the same page, but don't want to explicitly agree to anything yet. A letter of intent is a good example of a non-binding contract.
Among the contract terms that too many people skip over are the “contract recitals.” These are more commonly known as the preamble or maybe introductory clauses. They generally aren't legally binding. However, they typically address the intent of the agreement.
Recitals are typically found after the parties' section and contain a series of sentences that when clearly drafted can provide: context to the contract; explanation of intent; and. guidance on interpretation.