Agreement

This Graphic Design Services Agreement is made on October 17, 2026 between Your Company ("Designer") and Your Client ("Client").

1. The Project

Designer will design [describe the project, for example: a 24-page annual report, print-ready and as an accessible PDF, using Client's existing brand guidelines] (the "Project").

2. Process and Revisions

• Designer will present initial designs within 10 business days of receiving Client's content.
• Two rounds of revisions are included. A round is one set of consolidated feedback from Client.
• Further rounds, or changes to approved designs, are billed at $150 per hour, with Client's approval before work begins.
• Client will give feedback within five business days of each presentation. Delays in feedback or content move the schedule by the same amount.

3. Client Materials and Approvals

Client will provide final text, images, logos, and brand guidelines, and confirms it has the right to use them. Client is responsible for proofreading and approving the final files before they're printed or published.

4. Fees and Payment

The Project fee is $[amount]. 50% is due on signing and 50% on delivery of the final files. Printing, stock imagery, fonts, and other third-party costs are billed at cost with Client's approval. Invoices are due within 15 days. Final files are delivered once paid in full.

5. Ownership

On full payment, Client owns the final designs created for the Project. Designer keeps ownership of preliminary concepts and anything not used in the final designs. Fonts and stock images remain the property of their makers and are licensed under their own terms. Designer may show the finished work in its portfolio once it's public, unless Client asks otherwise in writing.

6. Cancellation

Client may cancel the Project with written notice. Client will pay for work completed to that date, and no less than 25% of the Project fee, to compensate for time reserved. Designs not paid for in full aren't transferred to Client.

7. Limitation of Liability

Designer's total liability for any claim related to the Project is limited to the Project fee. Designer isn't responsible for errors in text or images Client provided or approved, or for printing errors.

8. Independent Contractor

Designer is an independent contractor and is responsible for its own taxes, equipment, and insurance.

9. Agreement

This is the entire agreement between the parties for the Project and may only be changed in writing. By signing below, both parties agree to these terms.