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What Graphic design contract includes
SERVICES
FEES & PAYMENT
SCHEDULE & CANCELLATIONS
ACCESS, KEYS & SAFETY
PETS & SPECIAL CONDITIONS
EXCLUSIONS
TERM & TERMINATION
LIABILITY & DAMAGE
GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION
GENERAL PROVISIONS
SIGNATURES
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Graphic Design Services Agreement
This Graphic Design Services Agreement (the "Agreement") is dated as of ____________ (the "Effective Date"), by and between ______________________________ (the "Provider") and ______________________________ (the "Client") (collectively, the "Parties"). The Parties agree as follows:
This is a general-purpose service agreement template for graphic design services in the U.S. It is not legal advice. A licensed attorney in your state can review and adapt it for your specific situation.
1. SERVICES:
1.1 Provider will perform graphic design services and create related deliverables for Client (the "Services"). The scope of work, key deliverables, and any milestones will be described in a written project summary, proposal, or statement of work agreed by the Parties (each, a "Service Schedule"). 1.2 The Services are for a one-time project. Any additional work, revisions beyond the agreed scope, or new projects will be subject to a separate written agreement or a written change order signed or approved in writing (including email) by both Parties. 1.3 Client will provide timely feedback, content, brand assets, and approvals needed for Provider to complete the Services. Delays in Client feedback or approvals may extend the project schedule and may require a change order for extra work. 1.4 Unless otherwise stated in a Service Schedule, Provider will deliver final design files in commonly used digital formats suitable for the intended use described by Client, such as web or print.
2. FEES & PAYMENT:
2.1 Project Fee. Client will pay Provider a fixed project fee of $2,500 for the Services, unless the Parties agree in writing to a different amount in a Service Schedule. 2.2 Upfront Payment. Client will pay fifty percent (50%) of the project fee, or $1,250, as a non-refundable deposit within five (5) days after accepting this Agreement or the applicable Service Schedule. Provider is not required to begin work until the deposit is received. 2.3 Final Payment. Client will pay the remaining fifty percent (50%) of the project fee within seven (7) days after Provider delivers the final agreed deliverables or reaches the final milestone described in the Service Schedule. 2.4 Invoices and Late Payments. Provider will issue invoices for the deposit and for final payment. If any invoice is not paid within ten (10) days after the due date, Provider may pause work and delivery until payment is received. Past-due amounts may be subject to a late fee or interest if specified in the invoice or a Service Schedule. 2.5 Expenses. If the project requires out-of-pocket expenses such as stock images, fonts, or printing, Provider will obtain Client's approval in advance. Approved expenses will be billed to Client at cost and are due within seven (7) days of invoice. 2.6 Taxes. Client is responsible for any sales, use, or similar taxes that apply to the Services and that are not based on Provider's income.
3. SCHEDULE & CANCELLATIONS:
3.1 Project Schedule. Provider and Client will agree on an estimated project timeline and any key milestones in the Service Schedule. These dates are estimates and may change if Client delays feedback or approvals, or if the Parties agree on changes to the scope. 3.2 Client Responsibilities and Delays. Client will provide information, content, and approvals within the timeframes agreed by the Parties. If Client delays more than fourteen (14) days at any stage, Provider may pause work and may adjust the schedule or fees through a written change order. 3.3 Rescheduling Meetings. Either Party may request to reschedule calls, reviews, or meetings. Each Party will make reasonable efforts to accommodate changes. 3.4 Client Cancellation Before Completion. Client may cancel the project at any time by written notice (including email). If Client cancels more than forty-eight (48) hours before a scheduled milestone or major review, Provider will stop work, and Client will pay for all work completed and approved expenses through the cancellation date, less any amounts already paid. 3.5 Short-Notice Cancellation Fee. If Client cancels the project or a major milestone forty-eight (48) hours or less before a scheduled milestone or major review, Provider may charge a short-notice cancellation fee equal to ten percent (10%) of the total project fee, in addition to payment for work already completed and approved expenses.[1] 3.6 Provider Cancellation. Provider may cancel the project if Client fails to pay invoices when due or materially breaches this Agreement and does not fix the breach within seven (7) days after written notice. In that case, Client will pay for all work completed and approved expenses through the effective date of cancellation.
4. ACCESS, KEYS & SAFETY:
4.1 Digital Access. Client will provide Provider with timely access to any online tools, accounts, or platforms that are reasonably needed to perform the Services, such as brand asset libraries, file-sharing tools, or project management systems. 4.2 Security. Provider will use reasonable care to keep any Client access credentials confidential and will only use them for the purpose of performing the Services. Client is responsible for maintaining its own system security, backups, and user permissions. 4.3 On-Site Meetings. If the Parties agree to meet in person, each Party will take reasonable steps to ensure a safe and professional environment. Provider is not responsible for managing physical site safety or building access beyond meeting arrangements agreed with Client.
5. PETS & SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
5.1 Pets. Pets are not expected to be involved in the performance of graphic design Services. If Services are ever performed at a location where pets are present, each Party will take reasonable care for the safety of people and animals. 5.2 Special Conditions. Client will inform Provider in advance of any special conditions that may affect the project or meetings, such as access rules for facilities, confidentiality rules for workspaces, or restrictions on use of certain software or devices.
6. EXCLUSIONS:
6.1 Out-of-Scope Services. Services that are not clearly described in a Service Schedule are not included. Examples of excluded services include complex web development, printing or production management, copywriting, legal review, and marketing strategy, unless expressly added in writing. 6.2 Technical Implementation. Unless agreed otherwise in writing, Provider is not responsible for technically implementing designs into software, websites, or third-party platforms, or for ongoing maintenance. 6.3 Third-Party Approvals. Provider is not responsible for obtaining approvals from regulators, printers, media outlets, app stores, or other third parties. Client is responsible for final review and approval before using or publishing any designs. 6.4 No Guarantee of Results. Provider does not promise specific business results, such as increased sales, website traffic, or customer engagement, from the use of the designs.
8. LIABILITY & DAMAGE:
8.1 Limitation of Liability. To the maximum extent allowed under applicable rules, each Party's total liability to the other for all claims arising out of or related to this Agreement will be limited to one thousand U.S. dollars (US$1,000) in the aggregate. 8.2 Exclusion of Certain Damages. Neither Party will be responsible to the other for lost profits, loss of business, or any indirect, special, or consequential damages that arise from this Agreement or the use of the deliverables. 8.3 Client Responsibilities. Client is responsible for reviewing and approving all designs before using or publishing them. Client is responsible for ensuring that final designs comply with Client's internal policies and any rules that apply to Client's business. 8.4 Third-Party Materials. If the Parties agree to use third-party materials, such as stock images, fonts, or templates, Provider will rely on the license terms provided by the supplier. Client is responsible for any use of the deliverables beyond the agreed scope of such licenses.
7. TERM & TERMINATION:
7.1 Term. This Agreement starts on the Effective Date and continues until the one-time project described in the Service Schedule is completed and all payments are made, unless ended earlier under this Agreement. 7.2 Termination for Convenience. Either Party may terminate this Agreement for any reason by giving seven (7) days' written notice to the other Party. In that case, Client will pay for all work completed and approved expenses through the effective termination date. 7.3 Termination for Cause. Either Party may terminate this Agreement if the other Party materially breaches this Agreement and does not fix the breach within seven (7) days after receiving written notice that describes the breach. 7.4 Effect of Termination. When this Agreement ends, Provider will stop work and will deliver any completed or in-progress work that has been paid for. Client will pay any outstanding invoices and all fees for work completed and expenses approved before the effective termination date.
9. GOVERNING LAW & DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
9.1 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and interpreted under the laws of the state where Provider is primarily located, without regard to conflict-of-laws principles, unless the Parties agree in writing to a different state. 9.2 Good-Faith Resolution. If a dispute arises under this Agreement, the Parties will first try in good faith to resolve it through informal discussions between people with decision-making authority. 9.3 Mediation and Small Claims. If the dispute is not resolved through informal discussions within thirty (30) days, either Party may suggest mediation. Nothing in this Agreement prevents either Party from bringing a claim in small claims court where that is appropriate. 9.4 Attorney's Fees. Each Party will bear its own attorney's fees and costs, unless a separate written agreement or a final decision in a proceeding states otherwise.
10. GENERAL PROVISIONS:
10.1 Independent Contractor. Provider is an independent contractor and is not an employee, partner, or agent of Client. Provider is responsible for all taxes and obligations that apply to Provider's business. 10.2 Ownership and License. Unless stated otherwise in a Service Schedule, Provider will grant Client a non-exclusive, worldwide license to use the final paid-for designs for the purposes described in the Service Schedule. Provider will retain ownership of underlying design concepts, drafts, and working files, and may use general skills and know-how gained during the project in other work. 10.3 Confidentiality. Each Party will keep the other Party's non-public information confidential and will use it only to perform or receive the Services. This duty continues for two (2) years after the end of this Agreement. 10.4 Entire Agreement. This Agreement, together with any Service Schedules, is the entire agreement between the Parties about the Services and replaces all earlier discussions or understandings about the same subject. 10.5 Amendments. Any change to this Agreement or a Service Schedule must be in writing and agreed by both Parties. Email approval is acceptable if clearly stated. 10.6 No Waiver. If a Party does not enforce a right under this Agreement, that does not mean the Party has given up that right for the future. 10.7 Severability. If any part of this Agreement is found invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement will remain in effect, and the invalid part will be replaced with a valid term that is closest to the original intent. 10.8 Assignment. Neither Party may assign or transfer this Agreement to another person or company without the other Party's prior written consent, except that either Party may assign this Agreement in connection with a merger or sale of substantially all of its assets.
11. SIGNATURES:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have agreed to this Agreement as of the Effective Date. PROVIDER: Name: ___________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________ Company (if any): _________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________ CLIENT: Name: ___________________________________________ Title: ____________________________________________ Company (if any): _________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________ Date: ____________________________________________
FAQ
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What is a Graphic design contract?
A Graphic design contract is a service agreement tailored to Graphic design contract work. It defines scope, fees, schedule, responsibilities, and risk allocation, and the exact clauses vary by service category.
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