Retainer Template
Updated 2026

Stop losing money on Ui Ux Designer projects.

One 'minor' scope change without a signature turns your profit into a donation to the client’s bottom line. You'll be staring at an empty bank account while they're running your high-fidelity prototypes on a site they never paid for.

Pro Contractor Tip

Stick a non-refundable Kill Fee clause in there so you don't get stiffed for the three weeks of labor you put in before the client decided to 'pivot.'

Client Ghosting

Without upfront financial commitment, clients can disappear mid-project.

Infinite Revisions

Without a documented scope of work, you risk doing unpaid tweaks forever.

Chasing Checks

Waiting 30 days for a paper check severely impacts freelance cash flow.

Why use a written agreement?

Handshake deals are risky. As a Ui Ux Designer, "scope creep" is your biggest enemy. A clear agreement ensures everyone understands the deliverables before work begins.

🛡️ What this retainer covers:

  • Deliverables List
  • Payment Terms
  • IP Rights
  • Revision Limits
  • Cancellation Policy

Platform Features

  • ESIGN-Compliant Workflow

    Digital signatures built directly into the platform.

  • Upfront Deposits

    Clients can pay immediately upon signing via Stripe integration.

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Statement of Work

REF: 2026-001

1. Project Background

This Agreement is entered into by and between the Client and the Contractor. The Client wishes to engage the Contractor for professional Ui Ux Designer services.

2. Scope of Services

The Contractor shall provide the following deliverables:

  • User Flow Mapping
  • Low-Fidelity Wireframe Blueprints
  • Interactive High-Fidelity Prototypes
  • UI Component Library Hand-off
  • Accessibility Compliance Audit
  • Final Asset Export Package

3. Performance Standards

The Contractor agrees to perform the Ui Ux Designer services in a professional manner, using the degree of skill and care that is required by current industry standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happens when the client keeps adding 'just one more screen' to the project?

You stop working and point to the Scope of Work in your contract; anything outside those lines requires a signed Change Order and extra cash upfront before you move a single pixel.

How do I make sure I'm not waiting sixty days for a check that might never come?

Set up a Progress Payment schedule tied to specific milestones so you're getting paid as you build, and if the money stops hitting your account, the tools go down immediately.

When does the client actually own the designs I built for them?

The contract needs to state clearly that the intellectual property only transfers once the final invoice is cleared—keep the keys to the kingdom until the check is in the bank.