Sync License Agreement Template for Film, TV & Ads

A sync placement is only as good as the license behind it. This agreement grants the right to pair a composition with visual media and pins down every term that matters.

What is a synchronization (sync) license?

A synchronization (sync) license authorizes music to be paired with visual media — film, TV, ads, games, or online video. It defines the production, the media and uses covered, territory, term, fee, and credit.

When you need it

• Licensing your catalog to a filmmaker, brand, or content creator
• Formalizing a placement you negotiated by email
• Granting limited rights without transferring ownership

What’s included in the template

• Description of the production and permitted media/uses
• Territory and term fields
• Fee and payment terms
• Credit and warranty language
• Fillable PDF plus an editable Word file

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a master license too?

If you control both the composition and the specific recording, a single party can grant both. When the recording is owned separately, the user also needs a master use license from the recording owner.

Can I reuse this for multiple placements?

Yes — it is an editable template. Adjust the production, media, territory, term, and fee for each deal.

Who signs it?

The rights holder (you or your publisher) and the party licensing the music for the production.

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• Mechanical License Template
• Publishing Administration Agreement Template
• Co-Publishing Agreement Template
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These are professionally drafted templates, not legal advice. Have a qualified attorney review any agreement before you sign.