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The Manager And Artist Contract is a crucial legal document used in the Indian entertainment and creative industries to formalize the professional relationship between artists and their managers. This agreement becomes necessary when an artist requires professional representation for career management, booking performances, negotiating deals, and handling business affairs. The document, governed by Indian law, particularly the Indian Contract Act, 1872, and various entertainment industry regulations, provides comprehensive coverage of essential aspects including scope of services, compensation structures, intellectual property rights, and dispute resolution mechanisms. It protects both parties' interests while ensuring compliance with local legal requirements and industry standards, making it an indispensable tool for professional artist management in India.

1. Parties: Identification and details of the Artist and Manager, including their legal names, addresses, and registration details if applicable

2. Background: Context of the agreement, including the artist's profession and manager's expertise

3. Definitions: Definitions of key terms used throughout the agreement

4. Appointment and Term: Formal appointment of the manager, duration of the agreement, and renewal terms

5. Scope of Management Services: Detailed description of services to be provided by the manager

6. Manager's Rights and Obligations: Specific responsibilities and authority granted to the manager

7. Artist's Rights and Obligations: Artist's commitments, responsibilities, and obligations under the agreement

8. Exclusivity: Terms regarding exclusive representation and any territorial limitations

9. Compensation and Commission: Manager's fee structure, commission percentages, and payment terms

10. Intellectual Property Rights: Ownership and management of the artist's intellectual property

11. Accounting and Records: Requirements for financial record-keeping and reporting

12. Termination: Conditions and procedures for ending the agreement

13. Post-Termination Rights: Rights and obligations that survive after agreement termination

14. Confidentiality: Protection of confidential information and trade secrets

15. Dispute Resolution: Process for resolving disagreements and applicable jurisdiction

16. General Provisions: Standard legal clauses including notices, amendments, and severability