STANDARD LICENSE AGREEMENT
Non-Exclusive · Scope-Based · Time-Limited Synchronization License
This Agreement is a legally binding contract. By completing the purchase, the Licensee confirms they have read, understood, and agreed to all terms set forth below. Please read carefully before proceeding.
1. Parties
Licensor: SlágerHullám Records SRL, a company registered in Romania (the "Licensor," "SlágerHullám," or "we").
Licensee: The individual or legal entity identified during the purchase process who completes payment (the "Licensee," "you," or "Buyer").
Together, the "Parties."
2. Definitions
"Track" means the specific musical composition and sound recording selected by the Licensee at the time of purchase, identified by title and ISRC code (where applicable).
"Synchronization" (Sync) means the right to combine, synchronize, or otherwise use the Track in timed relation with visual content (video, film, animation, digital media).
"Scope" means the specific combination of Duration, Territory, and Platform selected and paid for by the Licensee.
"License Fee" means the total amount payable for the selected Scope as calculated and displayed at checkout, including any applicable VAT (if required).
"Effective Date" means the date and time on which full payment is received and confirmed by the Licensor's payment processor.
"Project" means a single production or campaign series directly related to one brand, one product, one client, or one project as described at purchase.
3. Grant of License
Upon receipt of the full License Fee, the Licensor grants the Licensee a:
Non-exclusive, non-transferable, non-sublicensable, time-limited synchronization license to use the Track strictly within the purchased Scope.
All rights not expressly granted are reserved by the Licensor. This license does not constitute a transfer of ownership, copyright, publishing rights, master rights, or any intellectual property rights in the Track.
4. Scope of Use (Strict Scope)
The Licensee may use the Track only within the purchased Scope:
4.1 Duration:
• 1 Year — valid for 12 months from the Effective Date
• 2 Years — valid for 24 months from the Effective Date
• 3 Years — valid for 36 months from the Effective Date
4.2 Territory:
• European Union (EU) — permitted within all current EU member states only
• Worldwide — permitted globally without territorial restriction
4.3 Platform:
• Online — websites, social media, YouTube, digital advertising, streaming platforms, mobile apps, and other internet-based distribution
• Broadcast — television, radio, OTT platforms, cable networks, IPTV, and satellite broadcasting
⚠ Any use outside the purchased Scope is a material breach and constitutes unauthorized copyright use.
5. Permitted Use (Within Scope)
Within the purchased Scope, the Licensee may:
• Synchronize the Track with audiovisual content (video, animation, digital media)
• Use the Track in tourism videos, corporate films, online advertisements, social campaigns, branded content, and commercial presentations
• Embed and distribute the finished synchronized content through the Licensee's own channels and authorized distribution channels, within Scope
• Use the Track for one Project
⚠ One purchase = one Project. Multiple unrelated clients, brands, or products require separate licenses.
6. Restrictions (No-Go List)
The Licensee may NOT, under any circumstances:
a) Transfer, sublicense, resell, lease, lend, assign, or otherwise make the Track or this license available to any third party.
b) Distribute the Track as a standalone file (audio-only distribution, libraries, playlists, stems, samples, or any form separate from synchronized visual content).
c) Modify, remix, sample, re-arrange, re-record, time-stretch, pitch-shift, or create derivative works from the Track, except simple editing strictly necessary for synchronization (e.g., fade in/out, trimming to length) that does not create a new musical work.
d) Register, claim, or assert any copyright, neighboring right, publishing right, master right, or Content ID claim over the Track or any content containing the Track.
e) Use the Track in feature films, artistic films, documentaries, or theatrical/cinema releases unless a Custom/High-End license is obtained in writing.
f) Use the Track in political campaigns, advocacy, government communications, ideological messaging, or similar projects unless prior written approval and a separate Political & Advocacy agreement is obtained.
g) Use the Track in content that is defamatory, obscene, pornographic, violent, hateful, discriminatory, or otherwise unlawful.
h) Use the Track for AI training, machine learning, data mining, dataset creation, or automated content generation.
i) Use the Track in more than one unrelated Project without purchasing additional licenses.
j) Continue using the Track after the purchased Duration expires (subject to Section 16 wind-down).
🚫 Attempting to register the Track in Content ID, collecting societies, fingerprinting systems, or similar services is strictly prohibited and may result in immediate termination and legal action.
7. Fees, Payment & VAT
7.1 Fees: The License Fee is calculated automatically based on the selected Scope and displayed at checkout.
7.2 Payment: Payment is processed via secure online card payment. The license becomes effective only upon confirmed receipt of the full License Fee.
7.3 VAT: All prices are displayed exclusive of VAT. Applicable Romanian VAT shall be charged at the statutory rate in force at the time of purchase. VAT is calculated and displayed separately based on billing country and buyer type:
• EU Business with valid VAT number: 0% VAT (reverse charge mechanism, Licensee declares VAT)
• EU Business without VAT number: Romanian VAT at the statutory rate applies
• EU Individual: Romanian VAT at the statutory rate applies
• Non-EU Buyer: No VAT (unless required by applicable law)
7.4 Invoice: An official invoice is issued upon successful payment and delivered to the Licensee's email address.
7.5 Refunds: All fees are non-refundable except as required by applicable consumer protection law.
8. Delivery
8.1 Upon confirmed payment, the Licensee receives via email:
• The Track in broadcast-quality WAV format (48kHz / 24-bit or as available)
• A signed PDF License Certificate confirming Scope, track details, and license validity
• An official invoice
8.2 Delivery is provided through a unique, time-limited download link. The Licensee is responsible for downloading and securely storing the files within the provided timeframe.
9. Credit & Attribution
9.1 Where reasonably possible, the Licensee shall provide credit:
Music: [Track Title] — SlágerHullám Records · slagerhullam.com
9.2 If platform constraints prevent visible credit, metadata/description credit is sufficient.
9.3 Failure to credit does not invalidate the license but constitutes a breach of this clause. Licensor may request correction.
10. Intellectual Property & Rights Reserved
The Track remains the exclusive intellectual property of SlágerHullám Records SRL at all times. No ownership or rights are transferred.
10.1 Copyright Protection: The Track is protected under Romanian copyright law (Law 8/1996 on copyright and related rights), the Berne Convention, the WIPO Copyright Treaty, and all applicable international copyright agreements. Copyright protection exists from the moment of creation and does not require registration.
10.2 Registration / Collecting Societies: The Track may be registered with collecting societies (including UCMR-ADA) and/or identified by its ISRC code. Registration status does not affect the validity of this license or the Licensor's ownership. The Licensee acknowledges the Licensor may register the Track with collecting societies at any time before, during, or after the license period, and such registration shall not conflict with or limit the rights granted under this Agreement.
10.3 No Claims: The Licensee shall not register, claim, or attempt to claim any ownership, Content ID, fingerprinting, or collecting society registration over the Track.
10.4 Moral Rights & Integrity: The Licensee shall not use the Track in any manner that is prejudicial to the honor, reputation, or artistic integrity of the Licensor or the author of the Track. The Track may not be altered, distorted, edited beyond what is permitted in Section 6(c), or used in a misleading context that could damage the Licensor's reputation.
11. Platform Systems & Automated Claims
The Licensor is not responsible for third-party platform systems or automated identification tools (including but not limited to Content ID, audio fingerprinting, or similar systems) triggered due to misuse, improper registration, or misrepresentation by the Licensee or any third party.
The Licensee is responsible for resolving any disputes arising from the Licensee's misuse or unauthorized registrations.
12. Representations & Warranties
12.1 Licensor warrants:
• It has full authority to grant this license
• The Track does not knowingly infringe any third-party intellectual property rights
• It has the right to enter into this Agreement
12.2 Licensee warrants:
• It has the authority to enter into this Agreement and make the purchase
• All information provided during purchase is accurate and truthful
• It will use the Track solely within the purchased Scope
• It will comply with all applicable laws in connection with its use of the Track
13. Indemnification
13.1 By Licensee: The Licensee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Licensor from and against any and all claims, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, and expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:
• Use of the Track outside the purchased Scope
• Any breach of the Licensee's representations, warranties, or obligations under this Agreement
• The Licensee's production content, claims, messaging, visuals, and distribution
• Any third-party claims resulting from the Licensee's use of the Track
13.2 By Licensor: The Licensor shall indemnify the Licensee against third-party intellectual property claims relating to the Track itself, provided the Licensee's use is strictly within the purchased Scope.
14. Limitation of Liability
14.1 To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, the Licensor's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the License Fee actually paid by the Licensee.
14.2 In no event shall the Licensor be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages, including but not limited to loss of profits, loss of data, business interruption, or loss of business opportunities, regardless of the theory of liability.
⚠ The Licensor is not liable for any claims arising from the Licensee's advertising claims, branding, visuals, project message, or any content in which the Track is synchronized.
15. Liquidated Damages
🚫 The following penalties apply as pre-estimated liquidated damages (clauză penală) under the Romanian Civil Code (Art. 1538–1543).
15.1 Scope Violation: Use beyond the purchased Scope shall result in a penalty of 3× (three times) the applicable license fee for the actual scope of use.
15.2 Post-Expiration Use: Continued use after license expiration (beyond the 90-day wind-down in Section 16) shall incur a penalty of €250 per day for each day the content remains in active use.
15.3 Content ID / Registration Violation: False registration of the Track in Content ID, collecting societies, or fingerprinting systems shall result in a penalty of €25,000 plus all costs to resolve the false claim.
15.4. These penalties are cumulative and do not limit any other legal remedies available to the Licensor.
16. Termination & Expiration
16.1 Automatic Expiration: This license expires automatically at the end of the purchased Duration. No notice is required.
16.2 Immediate Termination for Breach: The Licensor may terminate this license immediately and without prior notice if the Licensee breaches any material term of this Agreement.
16.3 Effect of Termination: Upon termination or expiration:
• All rights granted under this license cease immediately
• The Licensee must remove the Track from all active content within 30 calendar days
• Content published before expiration may remain online in archived/non-promoted form for up to 90 days for a reasonable wind-down period, after which the Track must be fully removed
• No refund is due upon termination for breach
17. Renewal
17.1 This license does not auto-renew. To continue using the Track beyond the purchased Duration, a new license must be purchased before the current license expires.
17.2 The Licensor may change pricing and terms at any time. No obligation to offer renewal at the same price or terms.
18. Injunctive Relief
🚫 The Licensee acknowledges that unauthorized use of the Track may cause irreparable harm to the Licensor. The Licensor shall be entitled to seek immediate injunctive relief (including takedowns and court orders), without the requirement to post bond, in addition to any other remedies available at law or in equity, without prejudice to the Licensor's rights.
19. Dispute Resolution
19.1 The Parties agree to first attempt to resolve any dispute through good-faith negotiation within 30 days of written notice.
19.2 If negotiation fails, disputes may be submitted to mediation under the rules of the Romanian Chamber of Commerce.
19.3 If mediation fails, the dispute shall be resolved by the competent courts in Romania.
20. Confidentiality
The specific terms and pricing of this Agreement are confidential. Neither Party shall disclose the specific financial terms to third parties without the other Party's prior written consent, except as required by law, tax obligations, or professional advisors bound by confidentiality.
21. Severability
If any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect. The invalid provision shall be modified to the minimum extent necessary to make it valid and enforceable.
22. Entire Agreement
This Agreement, together with the purchase confirmation and License Certificate, constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties regarding the licensing of the Track. It supersedes all prior negotiations, discussions, representations, and agreements, whether written or oral.
23. Modifications
This Agreement may not be modified, amended, or supplemented except by a written instrument signed by both Parties. No waiver of any provision shall be effective unless made in writing.
24. Governing Law & Jurisdiction
24.1 This Agreement is governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Romania, including Law 8/1996 on copyright and related rights (as amended), the Romanian Civil Code, and applicable EU directives on copyright and digital services.
24.2 This Agreement is further subject to international copyright protections under the Berne Convention, the WIPO Copyright Treaty, and the WIPO Performances and Phonograms Treaty.
24.3 The courts of Romania shall have exclusive jurisdiction. The Licensor also reserves the right to pursue legal action in any jurisdiction where infringement occurs.
25. Contact
Licensor: SlágerHullám Records SRL
License inquiries & legal matters: 📧 license@slagerhullam.com
Website: slagerhullam.com
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