Free Thumbnail Artist
Service Agreement
One bad-faith chargeback will gut your bank account and leave you paying for the electricity to run your own robbery. Without a signed paper, you're just a charity worker providing free labor to every two-bit influencer on the internet.
Pro Contractor Tip
Include a 'Kill Fee' clause to ensure you’re paid for your labor even if the client scraps the video before the thumbnail goes live.
Why use a written agreement?
Handshake deals are risky. As a Thumbnail Artist, "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 Thumbnail Artist services.
2. Scope of Services
The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:
- Subject Masking and Precision Cutouts
- Background Composition and Digital Matte Painting
- Custom Typography and Text Treatment
- Color Grading and Visual Punch-up
- A/B Variation Rendering
- Layered Source File Delivery (PSD)
- Final High-Resolution PNG Export
3. Performance Standards
The Contractor agrees to perform the Thumbnail Artist 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
How do I handle a client who keeps asking for 'one more quick tweak'?
You define a set number of revision rounds in your written agreement; once they hit that limit, the clock starts on a Change Order fee for every extra minute they waste.
What stops a client from stealing my draft and using it without paying?
Your contract must state that ownership of the work only transfers once the final check clears, giving you the leverage to file a takedown if they try to stiff you.
I'm tired of waiting weeks for a payment that might never come. How do I fix it?
Stop working for free and demand a non-refundable deposit upfront and 'Payment Upon Delivery' terms in your contract so you aren't chasing ghosts for your grocery money.