Essential Legal Kit for Graphic Designers

This Essential Legal Kit for Graphic  Designers is your all-in-one solution for managing your business with confidence. The kit includes three key legal documents: a Services Agreement (tailored specifically for the graphic design industry), Website Terms and Conditions, and a Privacy Policy. These templates ensure you are legally protected while focusing on creating beautiful designs for your clients. 

• Services Agreement: Sets out the terms of your services, including payment terms, intellectual property rights, and responsibilities of both parties. It not only sets clear expectations between you and your clients but also provides a framework for everything from initial consultations and design approvals to payment schedules and intellectual property rights.  Ensure that if there is anything specific or unique about your services or a particular client that this is reflected and customised into the template.  Be specific about your scope of services and deliverables. 
• Website Terms and Conditions: Sets the rules for visitors using your website, protecting you from potential legal issues. 
• Privacy Policy: Ensures you comply with privacy laws by informing users how their data will be used and protected.  

About the Template   Developed by seasoned legal professionals, our templates are designed for ease and effectiveness. Each template is clear and user-friendly, allowing you to customise the essential details to align perfectly with your  business needs. 

Bonus Links: For extra guidance, check out our blog articles on... 

Why Do I Need a Graphic Design Agreement 

Graphic Designers: What Contracts Do I Need to Run a Graphic Design Business 

Graphic Designers: Why Do I Need a Privacy Policy for My Graphic Design Business 

What’s included?  

Your template purchase includes: 

• Templates in Word format 
• Template User Guide pdf – Handy hints on how to update your template 
• Single user licence to edit, use and reuse the template as often as you need for your business 
• BONUS: Access to The Legally Legit Lounge® for Templates with “how to” video tutorials to walk you through your template* 
• BONUS: Future template updates 
• BONUS: Video Guide – This video walkthrough is designed to guide you step-by-step through the template, providing clear instructions and assistance to help you successfully complete it with a few tips thrown in for good measure! 

 * Your purchase will give you free access to the support you need to complete your template with confidence, with video tutorials explaining key terms to ensure you understand your template. Your access to The Legally Legit Lounge® for Templates is subject to the template you have purchased. The resources in this portal are specific to your template purchase, and are not applicable to all scenarios. Any information provided in The Legally Legit Lounge® for Templates is of a general nature, and does not constitute legal advice.  

Any questions? 

 If you have additional questions, or require ongoing support, you can either book in a consult, contact us via email or join our membership program, The Legally Legit Lounge®  for less than the cost of a coffee a day.  

Terms and conditions apply. For more information about what is included in the membership for The Legally Legit Lounge®, please email us or check the link on our site. 

Key Features of the Essential Legal Kit for Graphic Designers 

Services Agreement for Graphic Designers: 

• Clear Payment Terms: Detailed provisions for fees, payment schedules, and expenses. 
• Mutual Obligations: Outlines responsibilities for both you and your clients, ensuring clear expectations. 
• Intellectual Property Protection: Protects your creative designs and content. 
• Flexible Termination Terms: Clear guidelines for ending the agreement. 
• Confidentiality Provisions: Safeguards sensitive information shared with clients. 

Website Terms & Conditions: 

• User Guidelines: Defines acceptable use of your website and services. 
• Limitation of Liability: Protects you from various legal claims. 
• Intellectual Property Clauses: to protect your content and designs  
• Governing Law: Specifies the legal jurisdiction for any disputes. 

Privacy Policy: 

• Data Collection Transparency: explains what data is collected and why. 
• User Rights: Details user rights regarding their personal data. 
• Data Protection Measures: Outlines how you protect user data. 
• Compliance with Laws: Ensures adherence to data protection regulations. 

Our Essential Legal Kit for Graphic Designers is ideal for: 

• Freelance Graphic Designers: Secure your freelance projects with clear legal agreements. 
• Graphic Design Agencies: Ensure all your client interactions are professionally handled and legally sound. 
• Creative Entrepreneurs offering graphic design services: Protect your creative business and intellectual property. 
• Design Startups: Get your business off to a strong start with essential legal protections. 

If you offer more than just graphic design services consider for example if you are a design studio powerhouse that offers a mix of the following combination of services:    Graphic Design, Web Design (and hosting) we have the Design Studio Template 

If you are a creative entrepreneur or agency that offers a mix of copywriting, social media marketing, web design, graphic design and even facebook ads, consider our Services Agreement for Creative Agencies. 

IMPORTANT  

Purchasing our fill in your blanks templates for you to customise and ensure they suit you and your business needs, utilising our free resources or having a chat with us as part of a consultation doesn’t create a lawyer-client relationship between you and Foundd Legal (sorry!). It also doesn’t constitute legal advice. Please consult with a lawyer for any questions. 

Our templates have been designed to cater to general contractual needs and, in some cases, specific industry requirements. However, they may not encompass all unique aspects or specific needs of your situation or industry. If you require specific terms, conditions, clauses, or provisions not covered in the template you purchase, we strongly recommend seeking professional legal advice. By using our templates, you acknowledge that they may not fully cover the intricacies of your individual circumstances and agree to modify and adapt the content as necessary to meet your specific requirements. We are not responsible for any omissions or the suitability of any template for your particular needs.    

We do offer templates for countries outside of Australia, you will see on the specific template page which country or countries the template is available for, just make your selection! Unfortunately at this time, we are only offering templates for the countries specified.  

Our templates are however customisable for countries outside of Australia, and whilst they are a good base and potentially save you money getting something created from scratch, it would be prudent to have a lawyer in your country to review the template especially if you have any questions.  You get a single user licence and can re-use the templates you purchase as many times as you want for your own business needs! But keep in mind we’re a small business just like you, offering a service and we need more people like you to help us continue to grow - just like you!  So from the bottom of our humble hearts, thank you for making a legit purchase and not sharing!  Use of this Site and your purchase of any digital products or downloading of any free resources, are subject to our Terms and Conditions. 

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