Be careful when you see videos like the one following that fear monger terms and wording relating to music agreements.
For those unfamiliar, a lot of terms like this (and ones that sound even more concerning) are commonplace in the majority of recording/music related agreements.
When she speaks of the right to alter/edit your work, in cases like Spotify, this is typically done so they can use shortened or trimmed version of your music for things like their wrap-up or any little short promo or whatever.
Terms like this are, whilst quite worrying sounding, actually necessary for the organisations to exploit your work in the way that you require them to. Otherwise they would not be able to use, promote or distribute your work pretty much.
Recording contracts often include rights to your works not just in USA, or Europe, or worldwide, but often "the universe" and "CD, Mp3, and technologies not yet created."
So don't be scared when you see these terms or see people talking nonsense about them.
Tho do always be aware and alert to various clauses, and if in doubt or signing anything significant - consult a music lawyer.
For those unfamiliar, a lot of terms like this (and ones that sound even more concerning) are commonplace in the majority of recording/music related agreements.
When she speaks of the right to alter/edit your work, in cases like Spotify, this is typically done so they can use shortened or trimmed version of your music for things like their wrap-up or any little short promo or whatever.
Terms like this are, whilst quite worrying sounding, actually necessary for the organisations to exploit your work in the way that you require them to. Otherwise they would not be able to use, promote or distribute your work pretty much.
Recording contracts often include rights to your works not just in USA, or Europe, or worldwide, but often "the universe" and "CD, Mp3, and technologies not yet created."
So don't be scared when you see these terms or see people talking nonsense about them.
Tho do always be aware and alert to various clauses, and if in doubt or signing anything significant - consult a music lawyer.