Free Graphic Design Contract
Service Agreement
Handing over high-res source files before the final check clears is a fast track to getting ghosted and losing your month's rent. One 'quick tweak' without a signed scope will bleed your margins until you're basically paying the client for the privilege of working.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Kill Fee' clause to ensure you get paid for your bench time even if the client yanks the rug out halfway through the project.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Graphic Design Contract, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this template covers:
- ✓Deliverables List
- ✓Payment Terms
- ✓IP Rights
- ✓Revision Limits
- ✓Cancellation Policy
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REF: 2026-0011. Project Background
This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Graphic Design Contract services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Initial concept sketches and mood boards
- Vector logo master file generation
- Color palette and typography specification sheet
- High-resolution print-ready file export
- Social media asset kit packaging
- Raw source file archiving and delivery
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Graphic Design Contract services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.
TERMS & CONDITIONS (Summary):
1. Payment: 50% Deposit required.
2. Copyright: Rights transfer to Client upon full payment.
Disclaimer: This template is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The client keeps asking for 'minor adjustments' that are killing my schedule—how do I shut it down?
You specify a fixed number of revision rounds in the contract; once they cross that line, you stop work until they sign a change order for additional billable hours.
What stops a client from taking my mockups and having someone else finish them for cheap?
Your agreement should explicitly state that you own all intellectual property until the final invoice is paid in full, giving you the leverage to protect your work.
How do I avoid waiting sixty days for a check while my software subscriptions are due?
Require a 50% non-refundable deposit before you even open your laptop and tie the final file delivery to the receipt of the remaining balance.