- Names of Parties to Agreement: Identifies you and your clients to clarify who is entering into the contract.
- Scope of Work Clause: Details the graphic design services that you will provide to your client (editable to your own business).
- Project Schedule Clause: Delineates the timeframe of your services and how long you will need to complete projects.
- Fees and Retainer Clause: Clarifies payment terms, including retainers, monthly installments, and sending invoices.
- Work Relationship Clause: Explains that you are an independent contractor and no taxes will be taken out and no employer-employee relationship is formed.
- Rush Fee Clause: Covers what happens when clients need services rushed.
- Delays to Project Schedule Clause: Clarifies what happens if your client delays a project.
- Client Responsibilities Clause: Outlines what the client must provide (such as copy/text, feedback, and timely communication) to keep the project on track.
- Changes to Project Scope Clause: Explains that any additions or changes outside the original agreement may require a new timeline and additional fees.
- Editing Revisions Clause: Defines the number of revisions included in the project and clarifies that extra edits will result in added costs.
- Final Delivery Clause: States how and when the final design files will be delivered once the project is complete and payment is made.
- Intellectual Property Rights Clause: Clarifies who owns the rights to the work created, including licensing and usage rights after final payment.
- Client-Supplied Product Does Not Infringe Clause: Ensures that any materials provided by the client (like logos, photos, or text) do not violate another party’s rights.
- Reimbursements Clause: Covers the client’s responsibility to reimburse the designer for approved expenses incurred during the project.
- Artistic Style Clause: Acknowledges that the client has reviewed the designer’s portfolio and agrees to their creative style and approach.
- Third-Party Agents Clause: Explains that the designer is entitled to engage third-party designers to help with the project.
- No Guarantees Clause: Ensures that your graphics do not guarantee any specific outcome for your clients.
- No Exclusivity Clause: Details that there is no exclusivity between the designer and other clients.
- Confidentiality Clause: Keeps everything that they learn about your business backend confidential.
- Designer Responsibilities & Warranties Clause: Includes all of the duties and promises of the designer to the client.
- Non-Disparagement Clause: Makes clear that both parties shall not disparage or talk badly about the other publicly.
- Term and Termination Clause: Includes an option for a certain period long term, and then how the parties can terminate the agreement.
- Communication Clause: Explains communication standards between the parties.
- Maximum Damages Clause: Limits claims to the cost of the agreement.
- Limitation of Liability Clause: Caps your liability in case of issues. Also limits the liability for exemplary damages.
- Sales Tax Clause: Clarifies any applicable sales tax applied to package price.
- Indemnification Clause: Protects you from third-party legal liabilities and claims.
- Force Majeure Clause: Covers unforeseeable, unpredictable events that make it impossible to perform under the contract, like natural disasters and war.
- Entire Agreement Clause: Confirms this contract is the full and complete agreement between the parties.
- Venue and Jurisdiction Clause: Specifies the legal venue and interpretation of law for any disputes or claims.
- Arbitration Clause: Requires disputes to go through arbitration first.
- Transfer Clause: Details that the contract cannot be transferred to another party without consent.
- Severability & No Waiver Clause: Ensures the contract remains valid even if some parts are unenforceable or waived.
- Headings Clause: States that headings are for organization, not legal interpretation.
- Notice Clause: Explains how you’ll handle official notifications to clients.
- Counterparts & Facsimile Signatures Clause: Allows for electronic signatures to deem the contract valid.
- Signature Lines: Provides space for you and your client to sign and make it official!
