Mei-lan Music & Content License Agreement (Draft)
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About This License Agreement Draft
The document below is a draft version of the official Mei-lan Maurits Music & Content License (2025 Edition). It outlines the full terms and conditions that apply to the use of Mei-lan’s music, meditations, and recordings. Once you complete the License Application Form and submit payment for the selected license fee, a license will be issued to you under these same terms. Please read the agreement carefully to ensure you understand your rights, permitted uses, and limitations before proceeding.
SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION
This Music & Content License Agreement (“Agreement”) is made between Mei-lan Maurits LLC (“Licensor”) and [Licensee Name] (“Licensee”). By purchasing or accepting this license, Licensee agrees to the terms below.
SECTION 2 – DEFINITIONS (Plain Language)
Recording: Any piece of music, meditation, vocal, or other content owned by Mei-lan Maurits LLC.
Production: One creative work – e.g., one video, podcast episode, course module, or remix – in which the Recording is used.
Derivative Work: A new musical or audio creation that transforms or incorporates a Recording (e.g., a remix or sampled track).
Social Media Platform: Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, etc.
Video-Sharing Platform: YouTube, Vimeo, and similar.
License Tier: The pricing level (Tier 0 – 3) based on Licensee’s income or reach.
Multi-Use Upgrade: Optional add-on
SECTION 3 – LICENSE TYPES
Standard Licence
- Permitted Uses: YouTube / social videos, podcasts, websites
- Remix Allowed: No
- Typical Examples: Guided video, podcast intro music
Premium Licence
- Permitted Uses: Ads, TV, apps, public events
- Remix Allowed: No
- Typical Examples: Brand campaign, TV segment, event soundtrack
Derivative Licence
- Permitted Uses: Remixes, samples, new creations
- Remix Allowed: Yes
- Typical Examples: DJ mix, sample-based track, re-imagined meditation
Each license covers one Production and lasts in perpetuity.
SECTION 4 – LICENSE TIERS & FEES
License fee determined by the 4-Tier Framework:
🌟 Tier 0 - Very Small Creator
- Description: Personal or passion based projects with minimal income
- Typical Use: Background music for a personal video, class or non monetized project
- Eligibility Criteria: Annual Income from creative activities < USD $10,000 / less than 10,000 followers
- Fee USD: $99
🌟 Tier 1 - Small Independent Creator
- Description: Early-stage independent creators, monetizing lightly
- Typical Use: Youtube videos, online courses, podcasts
- Eligibility Criteria: Income from creative activities USD $10,000 - $50,000 / between 10,000 to 50,000 followers
- Fee USD: $199
🌟 Tier 2 - Established Influencer / Music Artist / Producer
- Description: Active influencers, artists or producers earning moderate revenue
- Typical Use: Remix or streaming release, retreat, soundtrack, course or product usage
- Eligibility Criteria: Income from creative activities USD $50,000 - $250,000 / between 50,000 to 250,000 followers
- Fee USD: $500
🌟 Tier 3 - Commercial / Label / Corporate
- Description: Businesses, labels or very large creators
- Typical Use: TV, film, brand campaigns, commercial apps
- Eligibility Criteria: Income above USD $250,000 / above 250,0000 followers
- Fee USD: from $1500 Individually quoted based on project parameters
Licensee warrants all self-reported information is accurate. Misrepresentation allows Licensor to reclassify or revoke the license.
➕ Multi-Use Upgrade
- Covers up to five (5) Productions within the same series or campaign.
- Costs an additional 50 % of the base license fee at the time of purchase.
- Tier 0 → $99 + $49 = $148 total
- Tier 1 → $199 + $99 = $298 total
- Tier 2 → $500 + $250 = $750 total
- Tier 3 → $1 500 + $750 = $2,250 (individually quoted)
- Blanket or unlimited licenses available by request for ongoing use or high-volume creators.
SECTION 5 – RIGHTS GRANTED
- Upon full payment:
- Licensee may synchronize the Recording with one Production.
- Licensee may distribute, stream, and perform the Production worldwide and perpetually.
- Licensee may monetize according to their Tier.
- Derivative License holders may transform the Recording into a new Derivative Work.
- All licenses are non-exclusive, non-transferable, and limited to one Production.
SECTION 6 – LIMITATIONS OF USE
Licensee may not:
- Sell, share, or distribute the Recording as-is, in isolation, or in templates/sample packs.
- Use more than one Recording per license without additional purchase.
- Register the Recording or Production with Content ID systems or similar.
- Claim authorship or copyright of the original Recording.
- Use Mei-lan Maurits’ name, image, or likeness to imply endorsement.
SECTION 7 – MORAL & BRAND PROTECTION
Licensor may revoke a license (without refund) if the Recording or any derivative use:
- Promotes or depicts violence, hate, discrimination, or explicit sexual material;
- Misrepresents Mei-lan Maurits or implies false collaboration;
- Materially distorts or degrades the spiritual / healing nature of the Recording; or
- Violates any applicable law.
Upon written notice of revocation, Licensee must cease all new distributions of the Production. Prior good-faith uses remain valid unless they materially harm the Mei-lan Maurits brand.
SECTION 8 – OWNERSHIP & CREDITS
- Mei-lan Maurits LLC retains all rights, title, and copyright in every Recording.
- Licensee retains ownership of any approved Derivative Work created under a Derivative License.
- Required credit line: “Contains elements from ‘[Song Title]’ by Mei-lan Maurits, licensed courtesy of Mei-lan Maurits LLC.”
- No further rights are granted by implication.
SECTION 9 – DURATION & CONTINUITY
- License is perpetual, worldwide, and tied to one Production.
- Remains valid even if the Recording is later withdrawn from Licensor’s catalog.
- Licensor may stop offering new licenses but cannot revoke existing, compliant ones.
SECTION 10 – MULTI-USE & BLANKET OPTIONS
- Single-Use Default: One license = one Production.
- Multi-Use Upgrade: Add 50 % of the base license fee → up to five Productions within one series or campaign.
- Blanket License: Available on request for recurring / high-volume use.
SECTION 11 – PAYMENT, TAXES & GOVERNING LAW
- License becomes valid only after full payment of [License Fee].
- Fees exclude applicable taxes; Licensee is responsible for any VAT, sales, or use tax.
- Governed by the laws of the State of Texas, USA; disputes heard in Dallas County courts.
- If any clause is found invalid, the remainder remains enforceable.
APPENDIX A – DEFINITIONS GLOSSARY
A short alphabetical reference list of defined terms (Production, Recording, License Tier, Multi-Use Upgrade, etc.) may be included here for clarity.
APPENDIX B – LICENSE AGREEMENT FORM
Licensee Details
Name: [Licensee Name]
Company / Business Address: [Licensee Company or Address]
Email: [Licensee Email]
License Details
License Type: [Standard / Premium / Derivative]
License Tier: [Tier 0 / Tier 1 / Tier 2 / Tier 3]
Song Title(s): [Song Title(s)]
Fee: [License Fee USD]
Invoice Paid Date: [Date]
LICENSOR
On behalf of Mei-lan Maurits LLC
Signature: _______________________ Date: ______________
Ben Pettit: CEO Mei-lan Maurits LLC
License Acceptance and Agreement
By purchasing, downloading, or otherwise paying the nominated license fee for the Recording(s), the Licensee expressly acknowledges and agrees to be bound by all terms of the Mei-lan Maurits Music & Content License (2025 Edition).
Payment of the license fee constitutes full acceptance of this Agreement and forms a legally binding contract between Mei-lan Maurits LLC (“Licensor”) and [Licensee Name] (“Licensee”).
No Licensee physical or digital signature is required.