A splits contract defines ownership percentages and revenue shares among collaborators, while a work-for-hire agreement assigns full ownership of the work to a hiring party, usually in exchange for payment. Both are essential tools for protecting your rights, and MESA’s Contract Builder can help you create both with ease.

Absolutely! You can retroactively create contracts for songs that are already out, ensuring everyone is properly credited and compensated. This is especially important if there’s no formal agreement in place yet or if disputes have started to arise.

When you enter splits through a distributor, you’re simply instructing them on how to allocate royalties. This doesn’t create a legally binding agreement between collaborators. Without a contract in place, there’s no formal protection if disputes arise later—like someone demanding a larger share after a song gains traction or leaving a contributor entirely off the splits. Our contract builder ensures you have a legally binding agreement upfront, protecting all collaborators and avoiding potential liabilities. We’ve designed it to be as simple and affordable as possible.