What is Contracts?
The Contracts module (also known as Smart Drive) is Royaltyport’s intelligent document repository designed specifically for managing music industry contracts and agreements. Using advanced AI, it automatically extracts key deal terms, tracks relationships, and helps you stay on top of important dates and obligations.
Key Features
AI-Powered Extraction
Automatically extract deal terms, dates, parties, royalty rates, and more from your contracts.
Custom Views
Create personalized views with custom columns and filters to organize your documents.
Document Timeline
Track expiring contracts and key dates with the timeline view.
Bulk Actions
Tag, export, or integrate multiple contracts at once.
Contract Types
The AI is trained to recognize and extract information from a wide range of music industry contracts:Recording & Master Agreements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Recording Agreement | Artist-label agreement where the artist commits to release all future recordings exclusively through the label during the term |
| Master Rights Agreement | Agreement licensing or transferring rights to one or more specific musical works (albums, tracks, releases) |
| Master and Publishing Agreement | Agreement covering both master rights and composition/publishing rights for specific track(s) |
Publishing Agreements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Songwriter Agreement | Songwriter assigns copyright of all compositions created during a specific term to a single publisher |
| Publishing Specific Composition Agreement | Single song agreement assigning publishing rights for one or more named compositions |
| Publishing Part Catalogue Agreement | Publisher acquires rights to a specific list of songs from a songwriter’s back-catalog |
| Publishing Fund Agreement | Agreement establishing a dedicated publishing fund with investment in a songwriter’s catalog |
| Co-Publishing Agreement | Songwriter retains a share of publishing rights and income alongside their writer’s share |
| Publishing Administration Agreement | Service agreement for catalog administration without transferring copyright ownership |
| Publishing General Catalogue Agreement | Sub-publishing agreement granting rights to administer a catalog in specific territories |
| General Publishing Agreement | Other publishing agreements not covered by specific types above |
Collaboration & Contributor Agreements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Vocal Producer Agreement | Artist contributes as a vocalist or delivers a topline for another artist’s track |
| Co-Producer Agreement | Producer hired to jointly produce tracks in collaboration with a main artist |
| Side Artist Agreement | Artist contributes as a featuring, guest, or side artist on another artist’s track |
| Contributor Agreement | Contributor performs specific services (producer, mixer, instrumentalist, session vocalist) for a track |
| Remix Agreement | Artist remixes a track for another artist |
Licensing Agreements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Compilation License Agreement | Non-exclusive license for musical works to appear on a compilation album |
| Sample License Agreement | License to use a sample from one work in another defined musical work |
| Synchronisation License | Permission to use music in combination with visual media (film, TV, games, ads) |
Business & Distribution Agreements
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Label Agreement | One entity provides label services (marketing, promotion, administration) to another |
| Distribution Agreement | Agreement between a label entity and distribution entity for distribution services |
| Asset Purchasing Agreement | Buyer acquires a defined set of music assets (masters and/or compositions) |
| Neighbouring Rights Agreement | Agreement for collecting and administering neighbouring rights for specific recordings |
Contract Modifications
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Amendment | Changes to an existing agreement |
| Addendum | Additions to an existing agreement |
| Termination | Termination of one or more agreements |
| Option Exercise Letter | Notice that a company is exercising its contractual option to extend an agreement |
| Title Agreement | Letter of direction specifying payment redirection to a designated contributor or third party |
Documentation
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Split Sheet | Document recording ownership or revenue splits for a specific composition |
| CMO Form | Form to register a composition with a CMO/PRO society (e.g., PRS, ASCAP, BMI) |
Quick Start
Upload Contracts
Go to Contracts > Drive and upload your documents.
Wait for Processing
The AI will analyze and extract data from your contracts.
Review Extractions
Check the extracted information and make any corrections.
Organize with Views
Create custom views to organize your contracts.