Web Design and Graphic Design Contracts

Many years ago I wrote an article for ezinearticles.com about the Importance of a Client Contract.

Whether you are just starting out in a business or a seasoned “professional” you should have a contract when doing business – if not for your own safety, but for the safety of your clients.

Not a day goes by that I don’t hear horror stories about misunderstandings on projects that could have easily been prevented with a simple contract.

Simply, they state the work you are providing and the cost involved. They should also indicate what is not included, such as incidental material costs and excessive copy changes, etc. Always put into writing your intent and email it to the client.

With the exception of long-terms clients, I still use a client contract for any projects I work on, regardless of the size. It details work to be provided by both parties – clients have obligations, too. Even now, I have issues with clients maily due to their failure to read the contract.

I strongly recommend Graphic Designers to have a contract (written in easy to understand, Plain English – leaving out the technical jargon you know most customers won’t understand). I also recommend Clients to read their contracts, ask questions on what you do not understand and retain a signed copy of the contract in your files for reference.

Web Design Contracts