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Graphic Design Contract
Free graphic design contract template between a designer and a client for a design project beyond a single logo (e.g. brand collateral, print materials).
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This free graphic design contract covers 1. Scope, 2. Fee, 3. Timeline, 4. File Formats, 5. Ownership with 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields to fill in — built for founders, freelancers, and small business owners formalizing a business decision or agreement without paying a lawyer to draft it from scratch. Copy it into your own word processor, fill in the placeholders, and review it — or adapt it — before use. It's part of docstoc's free document template library, alongside business, legal, real estate, finance, and HR templates. Every template here is free to copy with no signup required, and each one carries a plain disclaimer: this is a starting point for informational purposes, not a substitute for advice from a licensed professional in your jurisdiction.
Graphic Design Contract
Designer: [Name/Studio] · Client: [Name] · Project: [Description] · Date: [Date]
1. Scope
Designer will create the following deliverables: [List — e.g. business cards, brochure, social media templates], including [Number] rounds of revisions per deliverable.
2. Fee
Total fee: [Amount], payable [Deposit at signing, balance on delivery].
3. Timeline
Initial concepts: [Date] · Revisions: [Date] · Final files: [Date], contingent on timely feedback from Client.
4. File Formats
Final deliverables provided in: [e.g. print-ready PDF, editable source files, web-optimized images], as specified per deliverable.
5. Ownership
Upon full payment, Client owns the final approved designs for the specified use. Designer retains ownership of working/source files unless separately purchased, and any stock assets used remain subject to their own license terms.
6. Revisions Beyond Scope
Additional revisions beyond those included are billed at [Hourly rate/flat fee per round].
7. Portfolio Use
Designer may display the completed work in their portfolio, unless Client requests confidentiality in writing.
Designer: ______________________ Date: ____________ Client: ______________________ Date: ____________
*Clarifying whether editable source files are included (Section 4) — not just final flattened images or print-ready PDFs — matters if the client ever wants to update the design themselves or hire a different designer later; many designers charge separately for source files.*
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- Edit online — click the document, fill in placeholders, download a PDF
- 7 standard sections: 1. Scope, 2. Fee, 3. Timeline, 4. File Formats, 5. Ownership, 6. Revisions Beyond Scope, …
- 9 clearly marked [placeholder] fields for quick personalizing
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- Fully editable — adjust any clause to match your actual situation
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Who this template is for
Freelancers & solo founders
Handling routine business paperwork without commissioning custom legal drafting for every document.
Small businesses
Standardizing recurring documents — leases, agreements, notices — across a growing operation.
Anyone reviewing before signing
Using a clear starting structure to understand what a document should cover, even if a lawyer finalizes it.
Early-stage businesses
Getting the basics documented before things get more complex.
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Is this graphic design contract template really free?
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What does this graphic design contract cover?
This business template includes 1. Scope, 2. Fee, 3. Timeline, 4. File Formats. Fill in the [bracketed] placeholders, edit any clause online, then download a PDF — the docstoc.io footer stays on every export.
Is this legal advice?
No. Templates like this cover the common ground most businesses need, but they can't anticipate your specific deal terms, jurisdiction, or industry rules. Treat it as a first draft to build from, and get a business attorney's eyes on it before signing anything that matters.
Can I edit the wording?
Yes. All 9 placeholder fields and every clause are editable right on the page — change what doesn't fit, then download an updated PDF anytime.
Where can I find more free templates like this?
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