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Got a recommendation for the simplest WFH form?
Might it be as simple as creating a DIY "paid-in-full"/"receipt for services"?

In advance, thanks.

Something like this: https://www.docracy.com/8209/musician-w ... -agreement

cassmcentee wrote:Something like this: https://www.docracy.com/8209/musician-w ... -agreement

Thanks, Cass - if that's the simplest one, I'd be nervous about seeing the full-length version.
Cheers.

Hi Hummingbird!

Happy New Year! This is a Newbie question and I hope you don't mind that I add it to this conversation:-

When it comes to contracts that are offered in case of successful Taxi placements are they negotiable or is it in most cases more or less a 'take it or leave it' scenario?

Cheers,
Matt

Lipskimusic wrote:When it comes to contracts that are offered in case of successful Taxi placements are they negotiable or is it in most cases more or less a 'take it or leave it' scenario?

It varies. Many publishers will not modify their contract on a case by case basis. It becomes unwieldy to have different ones for different artists. However, some will make small modifications on request. For example, I was recently offered a deal with a 2 year initial term but since the library was fairly new without a track record, they agreed to make it 1 year. I've had some for which I was able to change the term, length of time before reversion, etc. Occasionally, I've been able to get the publisher to adjust some wording I was concerned about, especially if there was an obvious issue with the wording.

It doesn't hurt to ask (nicely) if you are concerned about something. But make sure you truly understand what the contract and terminology really means before you do so. I've seen a lot of people get freaked about a contract clause because they really didn't understand what it meant and/or how standard it was for the industry.

Best
Casey

Thanks Casey! I have got a legal background and therefore want to make sure I won't be overly 'difficult' - even when confronted with onerous terms... I hope that makes sense.