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FREELANCE DESIGN SERVICE AGREEMENT
This Freelance Service Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into as of 2026-05-10 by and between:
CLIENT:
[Client name]
[Client Address]
FREELANCER:
[Freelancer name]
[Freelancer Address]
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The Freelancer agrees to provide the following design services:
[Project Description]
2. DELIVERABLES
- Logo design (3 concepts)
- Brand style guide
- Social media templates
- Final source files (AI, PSD, SVG)
3. TIMELINE
- Start Date: 2026-05-10
- End Date: [End Date]
4. COMPENSATION
- Total Amount: USD [Amount]
- Payment Schedule: Upfront (100%)
- Payment shall be made via bank transfer or mutually agreed method within 14 days of invoice.
- Late payments shall accrue interest at a rate of 1.5% per month on the outstanding balance.
5. REVISIONS
The Client is entitled to 3 rounds of revisions on deliverables. Additional revisions may be subject to extra charges at a rate agreed upon by both parties.
6. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Upon full payment, all intellectual property rights in the deliverables shall transfer to the Client. The Freelancer retains the right to display the work in their portfolio.
7. CONFIDENTIALITY
Both parties agree to keep confidential any proprietary information received during the course of this Agreement and shall not disclose such information to third parties without prior written consent. This obligation shall survive termination of this Agreement for a period of two (2) years.
8. CANCELLATION & TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement by providing 14 days written notice. In the event of termination:
- The Client shall pay for all work completed up to the termination date.
- Any materials or deliverables completed shall be delivered to the Client upon payment.
- If the Client cancels after work has begun, a minimum of 25% of the total fee is non-refundable as a cancellation fee.
- If the Freelancer terminates, any advance payments for uncompleted work shall be refunded within 14 days.
9. FORCE MAJEURE
Neither party shall be liable for failure to perform obligations under this Agreement due to events beyond their reasonable control, including but not limited to natural disasters, war, terrorism, pandemics, government actions, or infrastructure failures. The affected party shall provide prompt notice and use reasonable efforts to mitigate the impact.
10. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR
The Freelancer is an independent contractor and not an employee of the Client. The Freelancer is responsible for their own taxes, insurance, and benefits.
11. LIABILITY
The Freelancer's total liability under this Agreement shall not exceed the total compensation paid. Neither party shall be liable for indirect, incidental, or consequential damages.
12. DISPUTE RESOLUTION
Any disputes arising from this Agreement shall be resolved through mediation. If mediation fails, disputes shall be resolved through binding arbitration.
13. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements, representations, and understandings.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement as of the date first written above.
_______________________________ _______________________________
Client: [Client name] Freelancer: [Freelancer name]
Date: _______________ Date: _______________
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- Always include a kill fee clause so you are compensated if the client cancels mid-project.
- Specify the exact number of revision rounds included - unlimited revisions lead to scope creep.
- State who owns the intellectual property after final payment to avoid disputes.
- Have both parties sign and keep a copy - an unsigned contract is difficult to enforce.
- Customizable scope-of-work, deliverables, and timeline sections
- Built-in clauses for IP transfer, confidentiality, revisions, and termination
- Milestone, hourly, and flat-rate payment schedule options
- PDF export with signature lines for both parties
- Late-payment penalty and kill-fee clause toggles
- Freelance designers sending a contract before starting a branding project
- Independent developers formalizing terms for a software build
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- Content writers protecting themselves with clear revision and cancellation terms
A signed contract is generally enforceable, but laws vary by jurisdiction. This tool provides a strong starting template - consult a lawyer for high-value or complex engagements.
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You can, but specify the governing jurisdiction clearly. International contracts may need additional clauses for dispute resolution and applicable law.