1. Parties: Identification of all contracting parties including the artist, production company, record label, and any other key stakeholders
2. Background: Context of the agreement including the musical work to be filmed and general purpose of the music video
3. Definitions: Detailed definitions of technical terms, industry-specific terminology, and key concepts used throughout the contract
4. Scope of Services: Detailed description of the music video project, including creative concept, duration, and deliverables
5. Production Schedule: Timeline for pre-production, filming, and post-production phases
6. Budget and Payment Terms: Detailed breakdown of costs, payment schedule, and payment methods
7. Rights and Licensing: Assignment and licensing of intellectual property rights, including copyright, performance rights, and synchronization rights
8. Artist Obligations: Specific responsibilities and commitments of the artist during production
9. Production Company Obligations: Responsibilities of the production company including technical requirements and quality standards
10. Approval Rights: Process for approving various elements including concept, rough cut, and final cut
11. Credit and Recognition: Requirements for crediting all parties in the video and promotional materials
12. Confidentiality: Provisions regarding confidential information and non-disclosure obligations
13. Term and Termination: Duration of the agreement and conditions for early termination
14. Warranties and Indemnities: Guarantees provided by each party and protection against claims
15. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of German law as governing law and jurisdiction for disputes
