Free Graphic Design Contract Template

GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTRACT This Graphic Design Contract (the "Agreement") is entered into as of [Effective Date] (the "Effective Date"), BETWEEN: [Designer Name], with a principal place of business at [Designer Address] (the "Designer"); AND [Client Name], with a principal place of business at [Client Address] (the "Client"). The Designer and the Client may be referred to individually as a "Party" and collectively as the "Parties." 1. PROJECT SCOPE AND CREATIVE BRIEF The Designer will create designs per this brief: [Project Description]. Brand guidelines and references: [Creative Brief Attachments]. 2. DELIVERABLES AND FILE FORMATS Deliverables: [Deliverables List], provided in [File Formats]. Source files transfer upon final payment unless otherwise stated. 3. REVISION ROUNDS AND FEEDBACK PROCESS [Revision Rounds Included] revision rounds are included. Additional revisions are billed at [Additional Revision Rate]. Client feedback must be consolidated and timely. 4. PAYMENT SCHEDULE Project fee: [Project Fee], paid per [Payment Schedule]. Work pauses if invoices are more than [Payment Late Days] days overdue. 5. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY TRANSFER Upon full payment, the Client receives [IP Transfer Timing] ownership of final approved deliverables, excluding Designer tools, templates, and pre-existing IP. Designer retains portfolio rights per [Portfolio Rights Terms]. 6. PORTFOLIO AND CREDIT RIGHTS The Designer may display work in portfolio and marketing after public release, unless the Client requests confidential treatment in writing for [Confidential Project Period]. 7. CANCELLATION AND KILL FEE Client cancellation pays for work performed plus kill fee of [Kill Fee Amount] if cancellation occurs after [Kill Fee Trigger Phase]. Deposits are non-refundable. 8. LIABILITY LIMITATIONS The Designer's liability is limited to fees paid for the project. The Designer is not liable for printing errors, third-party misuse, or indirect damages. Client approves final files before production. 9. GOVERNING LAW This Agreement is governed by the laws of [Governing Law / Jurisdiction], without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The courts located in [Governing Law / Jurisdiction] will have exclusive jurisdiction over disputes arising out of or relating to this Agreement, unless the Parties agree in writing to mediation before litigation. 10. GENERAL (a) Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties concerning its subject matter and supersedes prior or contemporaneous agreements on that subject. (b) Amendments. Modifications must be in writing and signed by both Parties. (c) Severability. If any provision is held unenforceable, the remaining provisions remain in effect. (d) Assignment. Neither Party may assign this Agreement without the other Party's prior written consent, except to a successor in connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of substantially all assets. (e) Counterparts and Electronic Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in counterparts, including electronic signatures, each of which will be deemed an original. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the Effective Date. DESIGNER Name: [Designer Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________ CLIENT Name: [Client Name] Signature: _______________________________ Name of Signatory: _______________________ Title: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________________________