Free Design Service Agreement Template: Scope, Fees & IP Terms Guide

Client:

[Full Name or Company Name]

Address: [Client Address]

Email: [Client Email]

Designer:

[Full Name or Company Name]

Address: [Designer Address]

Email: [Designer Email]

1. Scope of Services

The Designer agrees to provide the following design services:

[Describe services - e.g., logo design, branding, website design, packaging, UI or UX]

A detailed scope of work may be attached as Appendix A.

2. Project Timeline

Project Start Date: [Date]

Estimated Completion Date: [Date]

Key milestones and delivery dates:

Delays caused by the Client may extend the timeline.

3. Fees and Payment Terms

Total project fee: $[Amount]

Payment schedule:

Payment method: [Bank Transfer, PayPal, or Other]

4. Revisions

This Agreement includes [X] rounds of revisions.

5. Intellectual Property and Usage Rights

Upon full payment:

• The Client owns the final approved deliverables
• The Designer retains rights to preliminary concepts and may showcase final work in portfolios (unless otherwise agreed)

Third-party assets (e.g., fonts, stock images) remain under original licenses.

6. Client Responsibilities

The Client agrees to:

• Provide content, feedback, and approvals in a timely manner
• Supply brand guidelines and necessary references (if applicable)
• Review and respond within [X] business days

7. Confidentiality

Both Parties agree to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and sensitive information shared throughout the project.

8. Termination

Either Party may terminate this Agreement with [X] days written notice.

In such case, the Client agrees to pay for all completed work, and the Designer agrees to deliver available files up to that point.

9. Limitation of Liability

The Designer shall not be liable for any indirect or consequential damages.

Liability is limited to the total amount paid by the Client under this Agreement.

10. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of [State or Country].

11. Entire Agreement

This Agreement represents the entire understanding between the Parties and supersedes all prior written or verbal communications.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Design Service Agreement as of the date first written above.