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Design Services Agreement

A logo/brand/UI design contract with concepts, revisions, ownership on payment, and a kill fee.

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DESIGN SERVICES AGREEMENT

This Agreement is between [CLIENT] and [DESIGNER], dated [DATE].

1. SERVICES. Designer will provide [logo / brand / UI] design services as described in Exhibit A.

2. FEES. Total $[AMOUNT]; [50]% deposit on signing, balance on delivery of final files.

3. CONCEPTS & REVISIONS. [3] initial concepts and [2] rounds of revisions are included; additional revisions are billed at $[RATE]/hour.

4. OWNERSHIP. On full payment, Designer assigns the selected final design to Client. Unused concepts and drafts remain the Designer's property.

5. SOURCE FILES. Provided [on request / for an additional fee].

6. CREDIT & PORTFOLIO. Designer retains the right to showcase the work in its portfolio.

7. KILL FEE. If Client cancels, Client pays for work performed plus a kill fee of [25]% of the remaining fee.

8. GOVERNING LAW. [STATE].

CLIENT: ______________________  DATE: __________
DESIGNER: ____________________  DATE: __________

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