INTERFACE MASTERY | PAID EXCLUSIVE LICENSE
INTERFACE MASTERY
Standard Paid Exclusive
Beat License
WORKING DRAFT — FOR LEGAL REVIEW BEFORE USE
1. PARTIES
Producer/Licensor:
Darius Davis, doing business as Interface Mastery, professionally known as D~Boy Mobtana
("Producer").
Contract notices: [Interface Mastery Contact Email]
Royalty correspondence: [Royalty Contact Email]
PRO affiliation: BMI
Registered writer name: [Producer Registered Writer Name]
Writer IPI/CAE number: [IPI/CAE Number]
Registered AKA: [Registered AKA]
AKA IPI/CAE number: [IPI/CAE Number]
Publishing administration: Self-administered by Darius Davis.
Artist/Licensee ("Artist"):
Legal Name: ______________________________
Artist/Stage Name: ______________________________
Contract Notice Email: ______________________________
Royalty Email: ______________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________
PRO Affiliation (e.g., BMI/ASCAP/SESAC): ______________________________
IPI/CAE Number: ______________________________
Registered Name Corresponding to IPI: ______________________________
Publisher/Administrator, if any: ______________________________
2026 DRAFT 8 • SEPTEMBER 8, 2026
Attachment and delivery update: incorporates Shared Agreement Terms - 2026 Draft 4, dated
September 4, 2026, and clarifies standard MP3/WAV beat-stamp delivery language. Shared terms
and other required attachments are supplied separately.
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2. BEAT AND TRANSACTION DETAILS
Beat Title: ______________________________
Catalog ID: IM-BEAT-______________________________
Finished Song Title, if known: ______________________________
License Fee: $______________________________
Payment Method/Reference: ______________________________
Effective Date: ______________________________
Third-Party/Sample Status — select all applicable:
[ ] ORIGINAL — No third-party musical samples incorporated.
[ ] SPLICE-ASSISTED — Original production incorporating licensed Splice sounds or loops.
[ ] SPLICE-BASED — Production substantially or entirely constructed using licensed Splice sounds or
loops.
[ ] OTHER LICENSED MATERIAL — Contains material licensed from another source.
[ ] SEPARATE CLEARANCE REQUIRED — Contains material requiring additional permission before
authorized release.
These classifications describe source material. They are not guarantees of copyright protection or
automated rights-management eligibility.
Additional Sample/License Disclosure:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Prior Licenses or Other Existing Rights:
[ ] None disclosed.
[ ] Listed in the attached disclosure and expressly accepted by Artist.
Additional Services, if any: __________________________________________
3. INCORPORATED TERMS AND ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The "Interface Mastery Shared Agreement Terms — 2026 Draft 4," Sections 1–15, are incorporated into
this Agreement and must accompany it.
The completed Sample and Prior-Rights Disclosure, Composition Split Sheet, and any signed delivery or
service schedule are also incorporated.
A later amendment expressly signed by both parties controls over earlier terms. Otherwise, this paid-license form controls over conflicting provisions in the incorporated Shared Agreement Terms.
In particular, Sections 6–10 of this form control any inconsistent language concerning ownership,
samples, composition allocation, or stem delivery.
No provision grants rights broader than Producer possesses or overrides restrictions imposed by an
applicable third-party license.
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4. PAYMENT AND EFFECTIVE DATE
The License Fee is a one-time payment for the exclusive license described in this Agreement.
The license becomes effective only after both parties sign and Producer receives the full cleared License
Fee. The Effective Date is the later of those events.
Before signing or payment, Artist must receive the applicable sample disclosures, any outstanding
clearance requirements and cost allocation, and any delivery limitations.
Payment does not purchase ownership of third-party sounds, Producer’s retained rights in the Beat, or
Producer’s agreed composition and publishing interests.
5. EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE COMPLETED BEAT
Producer grants Artist an exclusive, worldwide license, to the extent of Producer’s rights and subject to
disclosed third-party rights, to incorporate the completed Beat into one primary song and exploit that
song under this Agreement.
There is no scheduled expiration, subject to applicable law and the Agreement’s breach and termination
provisions.
Termination does not automatically transfer either party’s copyright ownership or authorize Producer to
relicense the Beat. Earned royalties and applicable payment and accounting obligations survive
termination. Any disputed takedown, continued exploitation, or future licensing must follow a written
settlement, enforceable legal decision, or applicable legal requirement, consistent with Sections 11–12
of the Shared Agreement Terms.
Producer will not sell, lease, license, or otherwise authorize another artist to create or release a
separate song using the same completed Beat unless Producer and Artist both agree in writing.
This is Producer’s one-of-one commitment concerning the completed Beat. It is not a promise that every
underlying sound is unique or unavailable to other lawful users.
Artist may make clean, explicit, radio-edit, extended, and performance versions of the authorized song
within the Shared Agreement Terms. A different song, a remix with new contributors, or another artist’s
version requires both parties’ written approval and an updated split sheet where necessary.
Artist may not resell, transfer, or sublicense the raw Beat, samples, or production assets for another
person’s independent use without the necessary written permissions.
6. OWNERSHIP OF PRODUCER’S CONTRIBUTIONS AND THIRD-PARTY MATERIAL
Producer retains all rights Producer actually owns in the Beat, including any protectable original
composition, arrangement, production, and instrumental-recording contributions.
Artist acknowledges that the Beat may incorporate licensed third-party sounds, including Splice loops or
samples.
Producer does not claim ownership of those underlying third-party sounds merely because Producer
selected, edited, processed, layered, or arranged them. Artist receives no ownership of those sounds
beyond the use rights permitted by their applicable licenses as incorporated into the authorized work.
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Other lawful users may use the same source sounds in their own productions. That fact alone does not
establish a breach of Producer’s exclusivity commitment.
Neither party represents that every aspect of the Beat is independently copyrightable. Copyright claims
and registrations must identify protectable contributions accurately and exclude or otherwise properly
address preexisting third-party material.
7. NEGOTIATED COMPOSITION AND PUBLISHING SPLIT
As a negotiated condition of this license, the parties agree to the following allocation of the ownership
interests in the finished-song composition available for allocation between them, subject to disclosed
third-party rights and the signed Composition Split Sheet:
Producer: 50%
Lyric writers collectively: 50%
The parties agree to this allocation in recognition of Producer’s contribution to the musical foundation
of the song and the lyric writers’ contributions. It is a negotiated allocation, not a representation that
Producer personally authored every underlying sound or loop.
Use of properly licensed royalty-free samples does not, by itself, reduce Producer’s agreed percentage.
However, this Agreement does not create copyright protection where none exists, convey third-party
ownership, or authorize inaccurate authorship claims.
Each side retains and controls the publishing corresponding to its composition share, subject to
disclosed publishing or administration agreements. Producer does not automatically receive the artist
side’s publisher share.
Neither party may appoint itself or another person to administer, license, or collect publishing income
on behalf of the other party’s composition share without that party’s separate written authorization.
This restriction does not revoke the use permissions expressly granted by this Agreement or prevent
ordinary distribution of the authorized song within those permissions. A third-party publisher or
administrator may be authorized only to the extent of the appointing party’s own rights, unless the
other party separately authorizes more in writing.
If there are multiple lyric writers, they must document how they divide their collective 50%. Artist may
not bind another contributor’s rights without that contributor’s authorization.
Any additional composer, preexisting hook or lyric, or third-party rights holder requiring a share must be
identified before release. Any resulting adjustment requires written agreement from the affected
parties.
Before execution, the parties must resolve any uncertainty about the composition rights available for
allocation, particularly for a Beat made substantially or entirely from licensed loops.
The signed split sheet must identify the writers, their actual roles, percentages, PRO affiliations, IPI/CAE
numbers where available, and publishers or administrators where applicable. Registrations must be
consistent with the rights actually held and the signed documentation.
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8. FINISHED MASTER AND RECORDING INCOME
Artist owns the finished master and Artist’s original contributions to the extent legally available, subject
to Producer’s retained Beat rights, the exclusive license, and disclosed third-party rights.
Artist’s ownership of the finished master does not transfer ownership of the underlying Beat or third-party sounds.
Artist may not release, distribute, or monetize the instrumental Beat as a standalone audio recording
without both parties’ written approval. Permission to use a performance backing track for an authorized
performance does not permit a separate commercial release of the raw Beat. This restriction does not
prohibit sharing permitted production files with service providers solely to create, mix, or distribute the
authorized song.
Producer receives no finished-recording royalty under this standard paid license unless both parties
separately agree in writing.
Artist retains the recording receipts payable to the artist side, subject to Artist’s separate obligations to
distributors, performers, and other participants.
Producer’s agreed composition royalties and corresponding publishing income remain separate and are
not waived by payment of the License Fee.
A 50/50 recording-income arrangement, if desired, requires the separate collaboration agreement or a
signed amendment.
9. SAMPLE DISCLOSURE AND LICENSE DOCUMENTATION
Producer will identify known third-party musical material incorporated into the Beat and provide
available supporting license documentation.
For Splice material, the disclosure should identify the relevant sample filenames or identifiers, source
packs where available, acquisition information, and certified license documentation where available.
Artist will disclose and obtain the necessary rights for material Artist adds.
The parties must distinguish:
• Licensed material whose applicable license covers the intended use; and
• Material requiring additional clearance, permission, payment, or ownership allocation.
Any outstanding clearance responsibility and costs must be agreed in writing before payment. Required
permissions must be documented before release.
Neither a sample-status checkbox nor a party’s acceptance of clearance responsibility substitutes for the
actual permission required from a rights holder.
10. DELIVERY PACKAGE AND STEM LIMITATIONS
The standard delivery package includes:
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• BPM, key, and Beat catalog ID.
MP3 of the completed Beat with Producer's identifying beat stamp, unless otherwise agreed.
High-quality WAV with Producer's identifying beat stamp, unless otherwise agreed.
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• Completed sample and prior-rights disclosures.
• Available sample-license documentation.
• Signed Agreement and Composition Split Sheet.
• Stems or trackouts only as expressly listed below and permitted by applicable third-party
licenses.
Agreed Stem/Trackout Delivery:
[ ] No stems included; stereo WAV and MP3 only.
[ ] Grouped stems described below.
[ ] Individual trackouts described below.
[ ] Alternative arrangement described below.
Files Included: _________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Restrictions or Substitutions: _____________________________________
__________________________________________________
Grouping, processing, or altering a third-party sample does not automatically establish permission to
deliver it as an isolated production asset.
Producer will not deliver raw Splice source files or other third-party sounds in a manner prohibited by
the applicable license. Uncertain delivery permissions must be resolved before the affected files are
promised or supplied.
Any omission, limitation, or substitution must be disclosed and accepted before payment or signing.
Producer may not unilaterally remove a promised deliverable after payment; the parties must agree on
a permitted alternative or appropriate refund arrangement.
Artist may use delivered stems solely to create, mix, and exploit the authorized song. Artist may not
extract, resell, redistribute, or offer third-party sounds as standalone loops, sample packs, or unrelated
production assets.
This restriction on Artist does not independently establish that delivery of a particular stem is permitted
by its source license.
11. DELIVERY TIMING, CORRECTIONS, AND REFUNDS
Producer will deliver the agreed package within three business days after both parties sign, the full
License Fee clears, and the required Composition Split Sheet is completed, unless another deadline is
agreed in writing.
Artist must inspect the delivered files and notify Producer of apparent missing, corrupted, or incorrect
files within 14 calendar days of delivery. Producer will correct verified delivery problems at no additional
charge within five business days after receiving notice, unless the parties agree in writing to another
correction deadline.
The 14-day inspection period does not extinguish Producer’s obligation to supply the agreed
deliverables or waive remedies for Producer’s failure to do so, subject to applicable law. Artist is
responsible for backing up correctly delivered files. Replacement requests resulting from Artist’s later
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loss, deletion, or damage of correctly delivered files are subject to availability and any fee agreed in
writing before replacement; such requests are distinct from correction of defective or incomplete
delivery.
Recording, mixing, mastering, and creative revisions are separate services unless expressly included in
writing.
After correct delivery, no refund is due solely for a change of mind, subject to applicable law.
If Producer cannot deliver the agreed package and the parties cannot agree on an extension or
permitted alternative, Producer will refund the License Fee in full. Artist may not exploit the Beat under
a refunded, undelivered license.
12. RELEASE AND CONTENT ID
Artist may manage ordinary releases and distribution within the Shared Agreement Terms, including
unlimited sales and streams and authorized monetized videos and promotional clips.
Splice or other third-party material may affect eligibility for Content ID or similar automated claiming
systems.
No guarantee of eligibility is made. Enrollment requires both parties’ written approval and verification
against the selected service’s requirements.
Neither party may claim another person’s recording solely because it contains the same lawfully licensed
source sample.
The Shared Agreement Terms govern claim administration, authorized uploads, and resolution of
mistaken claims.
13. CREDIT, PROMOTION, AND OTHER SHARED TERMS
Required production credit: “Produced by D~Boy Mobtana”
The Shared Agreement Terms govern credit placement, Producer’s permitted promotional excerpts,
additional approvals, notices, breach and cure, termination, and dispute resolution.
Mississippi law governs, subject to applicable federal law. Venue is as specified in the Shared Agreement
Terms for Jackson County, Mississippi, or the federal court with jurisdiction over that county when
federal jurisdiction applies.
14. SIGNATURES AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
By signing, the parties acknowledge that they have received and reviewed:
• This paid-license form.
• The incorporated Shared Agreement Terms.
• The sample and prior-rights disclosures.
• The agreed delivery package and restrictions.
• The Composition Split Sheet.
• Any additional signed schedules.
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Artist understands that exclusivity concerns Producer’s rights and Producer’s commitment regarding the
completed Beat—not exclusive ownership of licensed third-party source sounds.
Producer Signature: ______________________________
Printed Name: Darius Davis
Date: ______________________________
Artist Signature: ______________________________
Printed Legal Name: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
ATTACHMENT CHECKLIST
[ ] Shared Agreement Terms — 2026 Draft 4
[ ] Sample and Prior-Rights Disclosure
[ ] Splice/Other License Documentation, where applicable
[ ] Composition Split Sheet
[ ] Delivery Schedule, if separate
[ ] Additional Services Schedule, if applicable
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