This graphic design contract template is designed for use by a graphic design business (or other business providing graphic design services) as its standard terms and conditions document for the provision of graphic design services.

It is suitable for use where services are being provided to businesses, rather than consumers.

The graphic design terms and conditions template contains two alternative intellectual property provisions. The first is a licence to use the designs; the second is an assignment of the intellectual property rights in designs. Under the assignment, the customer would become the owner of the design after work has been completed and all fees have been paid.

The template has been drafted to protect the interests of the designer rather than the customer.

The graphic design terms and conditions document contains the following provisions:

> Definitions and interpretation
> Engagements
> Services
> Customer obligations
> Assignment / licence of rights
> Moral rights waiver
> Charges and payment
> Warranties
> Limitations and exclusions of liability
> Confidentiality
> Force Majeure Event
> Termination
> Effects of termination
> Non-solicitation
> Notices
> General

A form of "specification of services" is also included.

This graphic design contract is 15 pages long (including the cover page), and is supplied in Word (.doc) format for easy editing. You can view a sample version of this template, containing the first few pages only, here:

Sample Graphic Design Contract