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Hodge Studio

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Freelance Design Contract Template

Freelance Design Contract Template

$20

An 8-page, fully customisable contract template available in both Adobe InDesign and Canva formats.

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You can personalise it with your own contract terms, business details, branding, fonts and colours.

This template is based on the real contract I use with my high-ticket clients (typically for brand identity, packaging and collateral). It’s designed as an educational resource for designers who want insight into how I structure my agreements and present them professionally.

Use the layout, structure and formatting as a framework. Simply replace the content with your own contract details tailored to your business needs.

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 Contract Template

  • Adobe InDesign Template (Compatible for Versions CS4, CS5, CS6 and CC)

  • Includes . INDD, IDML Template Files

  • Canva Template Download Link inside PDF (Requires Canva Pro to import the free fonts also provided)

  • Easy to change fonts and colour palette

  • Free fonts - links to download inside PDF

  • 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.

DISCLAIMER:

This template is an educational example based on my own design contract. It does not constitute legal advice and should be customised with your own terms and requirements. I am not liable for any legal outcomes that may arise from its use. Please consult a qualified legal professional to ensure it suits your business and local laws.

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Amy Jean

Thanks heaps for sharing your contract with the world. I've just purchased and edited it for myself and now feel way more confident. I've been screwed over in the past a couple of times so this should prevent that from ever happening again!