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 _____________________________________
herein referred to as (Participants) that has voluntarily entered into
this agreement with the Metal Horns Music Group owned by Vortexual Dreams
Production, Inc. and subsidiaries herein
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, residuals
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 such as a record label,
management, etc.
Any proceeds
obtained from the Participants submission by the Company digital
distribution, after operational cost, may be donated to veteran charities by
the Company’s 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.
Participant
Representative Name: _____________________________________ (Please Print)
Participant
Representative Signature: ___________________________________
Date: ________________
By checking
this box, the participant submitting the consideration in the contest states
that they have the right to participate in the contest and has obtained all permission
or releases prior to the signing of this agreement. Please supply any supporting documentation to
show ownership.
Please have
any other representative/band members sign below as needed as well.
Additional
Participant Signature: ___________________________________ Date:
________________
Printed Name:
___________________________________
Role: _________________
Additional
Participant Signature: ___________________________________ Date:
________________
Printed Name:
___________________________________
Role: _________________
Additional
Participant Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ________________
Printed Name:
___________________________________
Role: _________________
Additional
Participant Signature: ___________________________________ Date:
________________
Printed Name:
___________________________________ Role: ________________
Additional
Participant Signature: ____________________________________ Date: ________________
Printed Name:
___________________________________
Role: __________________
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.