Freelance Design Contract Template (InDesign and Canva)

EXAMPLE CONTRACT FRAMEWORK FOR FREELANCE DESIGNERS

An 8 page fully customisable template in 2 different files types (Adobe InDesign and Canva formats).

You can customise it with your own contract details specific to your business requirements, your branding, fonts and colour scheme.

This is a real life example contract that I use with my clients. I am sharing it as a general educational piece for other designers. I work with start ups and small businesses, on their brand identity and collateral, so my contract is specific to this.

You can use this contract framework to gain insight into what I include in my contract, and use the design and layout I have created, and modify it with your own contract details, specific to your business requirements. This is not legal advice, and I am not responsible for any legal action that may ensue from using this template. Purchase at your own discretion. Please consult an appropriate legal representative, as every business is different and requires personalised professional legal advice.

WHAT IS A CONTRACT?

A contract is an agreement between the designer and client. It clearly outlines expectations, project scope, timelines, payment schedule and terms and conditions.

This template acts as a safety net protecting both the designer, and also the client.

WHAT DOES IT INCLUDE?

This contract template is A4 size (perfect for clients to print out physical copies if they need) and compatible for Adobe Indesign (Versions CS4, CS5, CS6 and CC) and Canva. It is fully customisable, and you can tailor it to suit your branding and specific contract details for your business.

It has sections for timelines, project scope, deliverables, payment timelines, confidentiality, ownership, approval, feedback, termination, unforeseen circumstances, Intellectual property rights, obligations, governing law, limitation of liability and signature boxes.

INCLUDED

• 8 page Template
• Adobe InDesign Template (Compatible for Versions CS4, CS5, CS6 and CC)
• Includes . INDD, IDML Template Files
• Canva Template Download Link (Requires Canva Pro to import the free fonts also provided)
• Easy to change fonts and colour palette
• Free fonts - links to download
• and lifetime updates!

SOFTWARE REQUIRED

• Adobe InDesign (These files are only editable in InDesign CS4 or higher!)
• Canva (Canva Pro is required to import the free fonts provided)

FONTS

The template uses free fonts and links to the fonts are included inside the download.

DISCLAIMERS

This document is meant for general information and educational purposes and doesn't constitute legal advice in any way. It is a real life example of what I personally send to clients, therefore it is specific to my business requirements.

This template offers a framework and design layout that you can use with your own specific contract information, please modify and update the text to suit your business requirements. It is a way to gain insight into a real life design contract example, but it is not legal advice, and I am not responsible for any legal action that may ensue from using this framework example template.

By purchasing this template you acknowledge that this is just an example framework, and not legal advice. You also accept that I am not responsible for any legal action that may ensue from using this document and you should seek help from a qualified lawyer. Purchase at your own discretion, and please consult an appropriate legal representative, as every business is different and requires personalised and professional legal advice. You will also need to check that this contract respects your international laws, as each country may differ. I won't be liable for the mistakes or changes necessitated for each individual who purchases this template. Furthermore, I won't be held accountable for any damages, losses or reasons of action caused by the use of any of my materials or the provision of them. You accept all of the above terms when purchasing and using this document.