Graphic Design Project Agreement
Write up a contract to develop a project for a client with this customizable Graphic Design Project Agreement template.
- This is a generic legal agreement which is not country-specific and can be used anywhere.
- Any changes to the specifications must be by change order and will constitute additional work and incur additional fees.
- The designer will work up preliminary design sketches at the outset of the project, and will present proofs for the client's approval at each stage of the project development.
- The template contains alternate clauses covering the client's reproduction rights to the project, depending on whether the client will have unlimited or restricted rights.
- The designer retains ownership of all original artwork designed for the project.
- The designer warrants that the project will conform to the specifications, and the designer's liability is limited to adjusting the project to make sure it conforms.
- The client warrants that all materials it supplies to the designer are owned by or licensed to the client.
- The template includes a Contract Change Order form.
- This legal contract clearly defines each party's obligations, and protects your rights to your original work. Get the Graphic Design Project Agreement template and use it for all of your projects.
Commission Contract for Original Art
Artists, protect your ownership rights in the work with this template Commission Contract for Original Art.
The downloadable contract form is a generic legal agreement which can be used almost anywhere. It is provided in MS Word format and is fully customizable and reusable.
Expenses and Insurance
The client agrees to pay the artist's reasonable expenses in connection with the creation of the work, and will pay for any necessary shipping costs. The artist is responsible for insuring the work until it is delivered to the client.
Additional Services
The artist agrees to assist in installing the work if required.
Payments
The client will pay for the artist's services in several installments. The first payment is due upon signing the agreement, the second upon approval of the preliminary design and the balance upon completion of the work.
Termination
- The client can terminate the contract if a preliminary design cannot be agreed upon, or if the artist fails to complete the work as or when agreed.
- The artist can terminate the contract if the client does not make a payment as agreed.
Intellectual Property Rights
The artist reserves the copyright on the artwork, as well as the right to be paid a commission on any resale of the artwork by the client.
