Design Services Contract Template
You've built your design business from the ground up. Your contract should protect it just as fiercely. Most designers are working with generic templates that create more problems than they solve - contracts full of gaps, confusing clauses, or terms that simply don't match how design projects actually unfold. This Designer Contract Template is built specifically for brand, graphic, and web designers who need protection that fits their reality. Everything's customisable. Choose from multiple clause options, keep what works for your business model, delete what doesn't. The result? A contract that's actually yours. This is your legal foundation when clients go silent for weeks then suddenly need everything delivered yesterday. Your clear boundary when "just one more tweak" turns into scope creep. Your framework for handling early project endings, payment disputes, and those messy questions about ownership and next steps. Real protection. Real flexibility. Built for how you actually work.
Details
Modular Customisation System: Choose from multiple options for every major clause. Simply pick what works for your business, delete the rest, and you've got a contract tailored to how you actually work.
Comprehensive Legal Protection: Covers all essential contractual elements from project scope and timelines to intellectual property rights and confidentiality clauses, ensuring you're protected throughout every client engagement.
Multi-Jurisdiction Ready: Separate clauses written specifically for UK, US, and International designers. Each includes appropriate governing law, dispute resolution procedures, and regulatory compliance language for that region. Work confidently with clients anywhere in the world.
Clear [BRACKET] Guidance System: Every spot you need to customise is marked with [BRACKETS] and includes helpful notes. You'll never wonder what to fill in or accidentally miss a required field.
Quick 30-Minute Setup: The included Quick Start Guide walks you through the entire process from choosing options to filling in details. Even if you've never used a contract template before, you'll have a professional agreement ready to send in under an hour.
Visual Decision-Making Tools: The Comparison Chart shows every option side-by-side with protection level, client appeal, and complexity. See at a glance what options are right for you.
Project-Type Adaptations: Specific guidance for customising terms based on what you're delivering: brand identity gets different revision structures than web design, social media templates need different IP terms than custom branding, packaging design has unique file delivery requirements.
Multi-Format Flexibility: PDF version for easy copy-paste into your contract software. InDesign version for creating beautifully branded contract PDFs that match your studio aesthetic. Use whichever workflow suits you best.
Educational Support Materials: Not just a template - a complete learning system. The Quick Start Guide explains why each option exists, when to use it, and how to explain it to clients. The Comparison Chart includes real examples and calculations.
Schedule A Project Specification Template: The contract includes a complete Schedule A template where you define exact deliverables, timelines, payment schedules, and client prerequisites for each specific project. One contract framework, infinite project applications.
Clean, Professional Design: Minimalist aesthetic that reflects your brand's sophistication while maintaining complete clarity and readability.
Fully Customisable Template: Every section is editable, allowing you to tailor terms, adjust language, and modify clauses to suit different project types, client relationships, and business requirements. Your business is unique - your contract should be too.
Please note: Studio Blanche does not accept any responsibility in the event that this contract does not stand up in a court of law. This contract has been created based on our experience running a design studio and working with real clients, but has not been verified by a lawyer. We strongly recommend having it reviewed by a legal professional in your jurisdiction before use, especially for high-value projects.
What's included
Main Contract Template with 18 comprehensive sections and customisable options
Quick Start Guide for 30-minute setup with decision frameworks
Comparison Chart showing every option side-by-side with recommendations
PDF version for easy copy-paste or editable InDesign format for branded documents
Inside the Template
The Design Services Contract Template consists of 18 sections.
01. Services and Scope
02. Term and Project Timeline
03. Fees and Payment Terms
04. Revisions and Additional Work
05. Client Responsibilities
06. Project Delays and Management
07. Intellectual Property Rights
08. Confidentiality and Data Protection
09. Termination
10. Warranties and Disclaimers
11. Liability and Indemnification
12. Creative Authority and Subjective Nature of Design
13. File Delivery and Specifications
14. Subcontractors and Third Parties
15. Relationship of Parties
16. Force Majeure
17. Dispute Resolution and Governing Law
18. General Provisions
Please note
Due to the nature of digital products, we are unable to offer refunds or exchanges. Presentation images, fonts and placeholder images are not included with your purchase.
Software
PDF Reader, InDesign
File Type
PDF, INDD
Size
210 x 297 mm
Instant Download
Fully Customisable
Real PDF Example Included
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