producer_deal_review_checklist.xlsm

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1	Producer Deal Review Checklist
2	Use this editable checklist to review whether a producer agreement covers key deal points before signing, recording, or delivering files.
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4	How to use	Confirm each item in the agreement. Mark the status, add notes, and flag unclear or missing terms before signing or delivery.		Checklist Summary
5	Date reviewed			Reviewed	0
6	Reviewer			Needs follow-up	0
7	Legal note	This worksheet is a practical review tool, not legal advice.		Completion	0%
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9	Section	Review Question	Status	Notes / Details	Owner / Follow-Up
10	Role and Deliverables	What is the producer expected to create, supervise, or deliver?	Not reviewed
11	Role and Deliverables	Are stems, multitracks, session files, instrumentals, clean versions, and other delivery materials listed?	Not reviewed
12	Role and Deliverables	Is there a delivery deadline, revision process, or final approval step?	Not reviewed
13	Role and Deliverables	Does the agreement explain when files are released in relation to payment?	Not reviewed
14	Payment and Royalties	What upfront fee, advance, or session payment is due?	Not reviewed
15	Payment and Royalties	Are any payments recoupable? If yes, from which income source?	Not reviewed
16	Payment and Royalties	How many producer points apply?	Not reviewed
17	Payment and Royalties	What royalty base is used for the points?	Not reviewed
18	Payment and Royalties	Who pays and accounts to the producer?	Not reviewed
19	Payment and Royalties	When do producer royalties become payable?	Not reviewed
20	Ownership and Rights	Who owns or controls the master recording?	Not reviewed
21	Ownership and Rights	Is the producer’s work treated as work-for-hire, assigned, licensed, or partly retained?	Not reviewed
22	Ownership and Rights	Are pre-existing beats, samples, loops, and reusable production assets handled separately?	Not reviewed
23	Ownership and Rights	Are any rights reserved by the producer?	Not reviewed
24	Publishing and Splits	Did the producer contribute to the composition?	Not reviewed
25	Publishing and Splits	Are writer shares, publisher shares, PRO details, and split information documented?	Not reviewed
26	Publishing and Splits	Is publishing handled separately from producer points?	Not reviewed
27	Publishing and Splits	Is there a written split sheet or contributor list?	Not reviewed
28	Credit, Approval, and Release	What exact producer credit will be used?	Not reviewed
29	Credit, Approval, and Release	Where must the credit appear, such as metadata, artwork, liner notes, press, or websites?	Not reviewed
30	Credit, Approval, and Release	Does the producer have any approval rights?	Not reviewed
31	Credit, Approval, and Release	Is there any obligation to release the recording?	Not reviewed
32	Credit, Approval, and Release	What happens if the track is shelved or not released?	Not reviewed
33	Accounting and Red Flags	How often are royalty statements issued?	Not reviewed
34	Accounting and Red Flags	Are audit rights included?	Not reviewed
35	Accounting and Red Flags	Are deductions, expenses, and recoupment terms clearly defined?	Not reviewed
36	Accounting and Red Flags	Are third-party contributors, samples, and clearances disclosed and cleared?	Not reviewed
37	Accounting and Red Flags	Are there any vague, inconsistent, or missing terms that need written clarification?	Not reviewed
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