Preferred Audio Formats: (HQ MP3 or WAV) Please be sure audio is clean and free of any additional noise. Any sound files that contain hiss, hums or other sound distortions will be disqualified.
This contest participation agreement is for the band named ______Your Band Name______ herein referred to as (Participants) that has voluntarily entered into this agreement with the Metal Horns Music Group owned by Vortexual Dreams Production, Inc. here in referred to as the (Company) to participate in the promotion of their song(s) by entering into a licensing agreement for the creation of a lyric video for the submitted song if selected or use in the production of a music video show and any other productions that the Company chooses to utilize for any and all materials submitted by the Participants as a promotional tool. Further, the Participants acknowledge that they do not expect to gain or be paid any monies for their participation unless other arrangements have been made resulting in a separate contract and the created music video will be owned and controlled by the Company and distributed on the website of the Company choice such as YouTube, ROKU or similar platform. The Participants do not and will not under any circumstances have any so-called “idea submission” or similar claim against the Company and the Company is free to use and will not owe Participants any money or other obligation for using any portion of the submitted material to the Company. However, the Participants will be free to market and distribute the music video by use of available links on the chosen distribution platform. In addition, the Participants agree that any materials submitted to the Company are not copyrighted by any other individual/entity and are the sole production of their efforts or have obtained legal permission to submit the media item. The Participants represents and warrants that the information provided in the submission form is true and accurate and that Participants own the submitted material, free of any lien or encumbrance; that it is original with Participants and not based on any other material or source; that the use and exploitation thereof will not violate or infringe any third party rights; and that Participants have the right to submit and to offer such material to the Company without obligation to any third party. Any materials that are determined to not be the sole written and performed music will be subject to rejection or dismissal from any production by the Company. Any videos developed for airing on media outlets by the Company shall remain the property of the Company unless other arrangements have been made within a separate contract.
Please note that the Participants that choose to submit their song for consideration understand that it does not constitute an automatic participation in any current or future productions by the Company. Additionally, if a song is chosen an additional agreement will be utilized prior to the creation of media elements. Some examples may be, but not limited to a compact disc compilation to be distributed digitally, DVD production, band interviews both print and by audio/video and the production of a lyric video to further promote the selected bands. The participants also provide permission for the use of any music not chosen, to be used in the promotion of the contest and may indirectly provide exposure to the band through association only.
By submitting your items, you the Participants are stating that you have the legal right to send/supply media elements for use in a promotional media element and that any permissions required, have been obtained by the Participant prior to submission.
Any proceeds obtained from the Participants submission by the Company digital distribution, after operational cost, may be donated to veteran charities by the Company choice based on the charity in question particular needs, but will be well known local and nationwide charities that have been established for many years. Additionally, bands will be credited with the contributions as well.
You will also need to submit a copy of the song lyrics for the lyric music video production process if chosen.