Terms and conditions
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Parties & Contact Information:
Clearly state the designer's and client's business names and contact details.
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Timelines & Milestones:
Define
project deadlines, key milestones, and the schedule for delivering work and
receiving feedback.
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Compensation & Payment:
Specify the design fees, payment schedule (e.g., upfront deposit, payment upon completion), payment methods, and penalties for late payments.
Communication:
Specify
how communication will occur (e.g., email) and that all changes or approvals
must be in writing to ensure a record is kept.
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Confidentiality:
Include
a clause to protect sensitive information shared by either party during the
project.
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Termination Clause:
Define
the conditions under which either party can terminate the agreement, including
any notice period and the consequences of termination.
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Limitation of Liability:
State
the extent of the designer's responsibility and liability for any issues that
may arise.
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Indemnification:
Include
clauses that protect the designer from claims related to the use of content
provided by the client.
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Independent Contractor Status:
Clearly
state that the designer is an independent contractor, not an employee of the
client.
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Miscellaneous:
Add
standard legal clauses, such as governing law, dispute resolution (e.g.,
arbitration), and a clause for future modifications to the contract.