[Verse 1] When the contract hits your desk today Don't just sign your rights away Term length matters, three to five Keep it short to stay alive Auto-renewal's their best friend But you want control to end Notice periods, sixty days Give you time to change your ways [Chorus] T-T-R-D, remember what you need Terms and termination, rights and disputeeed T-T-R-D, negotiate with care Terms that protect you, rights that you can share Don't let them lock you in forever Be the smart deal-making lever [Verse 2] Termination's where they hide the traps Convenience clauses, mind the gaps You want out for any reason But they'll claim it's out of season Breach provisions, thirty days Cure periods help your case Material breach, define it tight Don't let minor issues bite [Chorus] T-T-R-D, remember what you need Terms and termination, rights and dispute reed T-T-R-D, negotiate with care Terms that protect you, rights that you can share Don't let them lock you in forever Be the smart deal-making lever [Bridge] Improvement rights, who owns the gold When features new start to unfold Joint development, shared IP Or work-for-hire, what's it gonna be Derivative works and modifications Need clear rules across all nations [Verse 3] When disputes arise, where do you go Arbitration's fast, but costs can grow Mediation first, then escalate Jurisdiction matters, don't be late Governing law, which state will win Delaware courts or where you've been Attorney fees for winner takes Can change the game, raise the stakes [Chorus] T-T-R-D, remember what you need Terms and termination, rights and dispute reed T-T-R-D, negotiate with care Terms that protect you, rights that you can share Don't let them lock you in forever Be the smart deal-making lever [Outro] Read the fine print, know your ground Best negotiation tactics found T-T-R-D will set you free License deals done properly
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