Free Packaging Designer
Service Agreement
One wrong measurement on a dieline turns fifty-thousand units into a mountain of un-sellable trash that you'll be billed for. Without a rock-solid contract, you’re just one printing glitch away from a lawsuit that'll strip your bank account bare.
Pro Contractor Tip
Insert a 'Final Approval Sign-Off' clause to ensure the client assumes all financial liability for errors once they green-light the production files.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Packaging Designer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone agrees on the deliverables before money changes hands.
🛡️ What this sequence 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 Packaging Designer services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Custom dieline structural blueprints
- Pre-flighted high-res mechanicals
- Substrate and finish specifications
- Physical hand-cut prototypes
- Ink drawdown and PMS color mapping
- 3D folding sequence simulations
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Packaging Designer 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens if the client changes the box dimensions halfway through the build?
You charge them for a Change Order. A written agreement defines the original scope, so any shift in dimensions is extra labor and extra money, no arguments.
The printer botched the run and the client wants me to pay for the reprint. Am I cooked?
Not if your contract includes a 'Production Liability Release.' If they signed off on your final files, the printer's screw-up is their problem, not your debt.
How do I stop them from taking my design and ghosting me on the final payment?
Use an 'Ownership Transfer' clause. Your contract should state they don't own the rights to use that packaging until the final invoice is paid in full—no check, no boxes.