FIRST DRAFT — must be reviewed by a lawyer before publishing
This is a plain-language starting draft. It is not legal advice. The IP/ownership clause is especially high-risk and is intentionally left blank — do not publish without professional advice.
What you're commissioning
Original music (and, where agreed, books or related artefacts) composed for your specified purpose, delivered per the scope agreed in writing before work begins.
Process
Commissions proceed through an agreed scope, production, delivery, your feedback, and formal acceptance. No work proceeds without a written scope agreement.
Pricing and payment
Pricing is as quoted per engagement.
TODO — payment terms
[[State deposit/payment terms — e.g. 50% deposit to commence, balance on delivery; or full payment in advance for small commissions.]]
Rights and ownership
⚠ NEEDS LEGAL REVIEW — DO NOT PUBLISH WITHOUT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE
[[Define clearly: what rights the client receives (e.g. licence vs. full assignment); what AkunaMedia retains (e.g. right to showcase in portfolio, use for promotional purposes); how AI-assisted composition affects ownership and any third-party platform terms (DistroKid, streaming platforms, AI music tool terms). This is the highest-risk clause in these terms — AI music ownership is genuinely unsettled law in Australia as of 2025. Do not publish without Australian legal professional advice.]]
Revisions and acceptance
TODO — revision policy
[[State how many revision rounds are included in the quoted price; what acceptance means (written sign-off); what happens if revisions exceed the included rounds.]]
Refunds and cancellation
TODO — cancellation policy
[[State cancellation policy — e.g. what happens to the deposit if the client cancels after production has commenced; whether any work already produced can be delivered.]]
Limitation of liability
AkunaMedia's liability for any claim arising from a commission is limited to the price paid for that commission. We are not liable for indirect losses.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of Victoria, Australia.
AI disclosure
Commissioned music is produced using AI music tools as part of a human-led process. Our full approach is at akunamedia.studio/our-approach. By commissioning work you acknowledge that AI tools form part of the production process.
TODO — last updated date
Last updated: [[date — update when reviewed and approved by legal counsel]]
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