Voice-Over Talent Agreement

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Entertainment contract for voice recording services covering script scope, usage rights, session fees, residual payments, and exclusivity terms for commercial, educational, or broadcast voice-over work.

Voice Over Talent Agreement

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Key Clauses

  • 1

    Recording Scope

    Defines the project, script, character, and recording session details.

  • 2

    Usage Rights

    Specifies where and how the recordings may be used (broadcast, web, commercial).

  • 3

    Session Fees

    Details per-session or per-project rates, overtime charges, and payment terms.

  • 4

    Residuals and Buyouts

    Addresses ongoing residual payments or one-time buyout arrangements.

  • 5

    Exclusivity

    Restricts the talent from voicing competing products during a specified period.

When You Need This

  • Hiring a voice actor for commercials, audiobooks, or media projects
  • A voice-over artist formalizing usage rights and compensation terms
  • Establishing usage restrictions for recorded voice performances
  • Negotiating residual or buyout terms for voice-over recordings

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Voice-Over Talent Agreement?

Entertainment contract for voice recording services covering script scope, usage rights, session fees, residual payments, and exclusivity terms for commercial, educational, or broadcast voice-over work.

What should a Voice-Over Talent Agreement include?

A comprehensive voice-over talent agreement should include: recording scope, usage rights, session fees, residuals and buyouts, exclusivity.

When do I need a Voice-Over Talent Agreement?

Hiring a voice actor for commercials, audiobooks, or media projects. A voice-over artist formalizing usage rights and compensation terms. Establishing usage restrictions for recorded voice performances. Negotiating residual or buyout terms for voice-over recordings.

Is this template legally binding?

Templates provide a strong starting point, but we recommend having important agreements reviewed by a qualified attorney in your jurisdiction to ensure they meet local legal requirements.

Can I customize this template?

Yes — all bracketed [placeholder] fields can be replaced with your specific information. You can also add, remove, or modify clauses to fit your particular situation.

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