Automated Sales Agreement Generator for Freelancers and Creative Work

Draft a complete and legally sound sales contract for website design services using our chat-based contract creation tool. Avoid scope creep and payment delays.

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Hi there! I’m looking to create a simple sales contract for a freelance design project. Can your AI sales contract generator help me with that?

Yes, I can definitely help you create a sales contract for your freelance design project. To ensure the contract is comprehensive and protects your interests as a freelance designer, I need the following details:

1. Description of Design Services

What specific design services are you providing? Please include details such as:

  • Logo design
  • Website design
  • Brochure design
  • Any other relevant creative services

2. Project Timeline

Include the project start date and estimated completion date. Are there specific milestones or deadlines you plan to meet?

3. Payment Terms

Specify your freelance design service rates, payment schedule, and accepted payment methods. Examples:

  • 50% upfront, 50% upon completion
  • Milestone-based payments
  • Accepted methods: bank transfer, PayPal, etc.

4. Intellectual Property Rights

Define who will own the copyright of the final design. Will the rights be transferred to the client, or do you retain ownership? Specify whether rights are exclusive or non-exclusive.

5. Revisions Policy

How many rounds of revisions are included? Also include your hourly rate for any additional revisions beyond what's covered in the contract.

6. Reimbursable Expenses

List any expenses that the client is expected to reimburse, such as:

  • Stock photography
  • Premium fonts
  • Travel or materials

Explain how expenses will be documented and approved.

7. Termination Clause

Under what circumstances can either party terminate the design contract? Clarify consequences such as payment for work completed up to that point.

8. Confidentiality Agreement

Will you have access to any confidential client information? If yes, outline how you will protect sensitive data.

9. Client’s Information

Please provide the client’s company name and any relevant contact details.

10. Your Business Information

Include your own freelance business name or company name for the contract.

Next Steps

Once I have the above information, I will draft a custom sales contract tailored to your project. I will also review it for any potential legal or strategic improvements before finalizing.

Cool, sounds good. I’m offering website design and some branding work, like logos and color palettes. I’m using this AI contract generator mostly because I want something quick and legally sound.Project starts next Monday, should be done in about 3 weeks. I’d like to break it into two milestones — one for the wireframes and one for final delivery.I usually charge $1500 total — 50% upfront and the rest when the project is complete. I prefer PayPal or direct deposit.Client gets full rights to all the final files. I don’t reuse anything I design for them.I include 2 rounds of revisions in the base price. If they want more, I usually charge $50/hour.Sometimes I buy stock photos or fonts — I’d like to be reimbursed if I do, with approval first.If either of us wants to cancel, I think it’s fair to just pay for whatever’s been done up to that point.No sensitive info from the client as far as I know. But I’m fine signing something to keep stuff private if needed.Their business is called Horizon Studio. Mine is Pixel Bloom Design.

Okay, great! Thanks for providing that initial information. To ensure the contract is comprehensive and legally sound, I need a bit more detail:

1. Specific Dates

Instead of “next Monday” and “about 3 weeks,” could you provide the specific start date and the estimated completion date? Knowing the exact dates helps avoid ambiguity.

2. Definition of “Completion”

To avoid disputes, how will “completion” be defined for the final payment milestone? For example, is it when you deliver all final design files, or after the client approves the final design?

3. Detailed Payment Schedule

Can you be specific on the milestone deadlines? For example:
“50% upon completion of wireframes (due date: [insert date]), and 50% upon final delivery and client approval (due date: [insert date])”.

4. Reimbursement Process

How will the client approve expenses for stock photos and fonts before you incur them? Will they approve a written estimate, or is there another process you prefer?

5. Termination Details

How will the payment for work completed up to that point be calculated in case of early termination? Will it be based on an hourly rate, a percentage of the total project cost, or some other method?

6. Confidentiality Clause

Are you okay with a standard clause stating that both parties agree to keep each other’s confidential information secret, and define confidential information broadly?

Once I have this information, I can generate a draft contract for your review. Before finalizing it, I’ll also highlight any potential risks or areas for optimization.

Sure thing! So the project starts on May 20 and should wrap up by June 10. For “completion,” I’d say it’s when I send over all the final design files and the client gives the thumbs up — basically when they approve everything. For the payment schedule, let’s do 50% once wireframes are done, which should be by May 27, and the other 50% when the final designs are delivered and approved, by June 10. For stock photos and fonts, I usually just send over a quick estimate and wait for a yes before buying anything — super simple. If the contract ends early, I’m good with calculating payment based on the percent of work completed. And yep, I’m totally fine with a standard confidentiality clause. I’m honestly just glad this AI sales contract generator makes it so easy to put together a freelance design agreement without needing a lawyer every time. Let me know if you need anything else to finish the draft — this automated contract drafting thing is a game changer.

Okay, this is great. I have all the information I need to generate a robust sales contract for you. Before I generate the final version, here are some potential risks and optimization suggestions to consider:

Potential Risks and Optimization Suggestions

  • Scope Creep:

    The contract should explicitly state that any work requested outside the original scope of website design and branding (such as logos or color palettes) will incur additional fees, billed at your hourly rate. Clearly defining the scope protects you from uncompensated extra work often requested as "just one more thing."

  • Client Approval Process:

    The contract states that final payment is due upon delivery and client approval. Since approval can be subjective and delay payment, consider a clause that approval cannot be unreasonably withheld. If no feedback is provided within a set timeframe (e.g., 7 days), the work will be deemed approved.

  • Limitation of Liability:

    To safeguard your business, include a clause limiting your liability to the amount paid by the client under the contract. This shields you from being liable for damages exceeding your total compensation.

  • Portfolio Use:

    Although you don’t reuse client designs, you may wish to showcase completed projects in your portfolio (website, social media, etc.). Add a clause allowing you to use the work for self-promotion purposes.

  • Independent Contractor Status:

    Clearly state that you are acting as an independent contractor, not an employee of Horizon Studio. This helps clarify tax obligations and prevents future employment-related claims.

If you’re satisfied with the information provided, I can now generate the final version of your sales contract incorporating these clauses.

Yeah that all makes sense, I really appreciate you pointing that stuff out — especially the thing about client approval delays and scope creep, I’ve totally been there before. Yeah let’s go ahead and include those suggestions in the contract, I’d rather be safe than sorry. And good call on the portfolio thing — yeah I’d love to be able to show the work on my site and socials once it’s done. Definitely add that in too. Everything else looks good to me, so yep, let’s generate this AI-powered freelance sales agreement and see how it looks!

Okay, great! I've incorporated all the suggestions you agreed to, including clauses on scope creep, approval timeframe, limitation of liability, portfolio rights, and independent contractor status.

This Freelance Design Agreement (the "Agreement") is made and entered into as of , by and between Pixel Bloom Design, located at your address ("Designer"), and Horizon Studio ("Client").

1. Scope of Services

Designer agrees to provide the following graphic design services (the "Services"):

  • Website Design
  • Logo Design
  • Color Palette Design

Any out-of-scope services requested will be billed at $50.00/hour.

2. Project Timeline

The design project begins on and is expected to conclude by , pending timely feedback. Key milestones include:

  • Wireframe Completion: May 27, 2024
  • Final Design Approval: June 10, 2024

3. Payment Terms

Total fee: $1500.00, payable as follows:

  • $750.00 upon project start
  • $750.00 upon final delivery and approval

If no feedback is given within 7 days of delivery, the design is deemed approved and payment is due.

4. Reimbursable Expenses

Client will cover reasonable project-related expenses (e.g., stock photos, fonts) upon approval of written estimates.

5. Intellectual Property Rights

Upon full payment, Client receives exclusive ownership rights to final deliverables. Designer will not reuse these designs.

6. Revisions

This contract includes 2 rounds of revisions. Additional revisions cost $50/hour.

7. Termination Clause

Either party may terminate in writing. Client must compensate Designer for work completed up to that point.

8. Confidentiality Agreement

Both parties agree to maintain confidentiality on sensitive business information, including financials and customer lists.

9. Limitation of Liability

Designer’s liability is limited to the amount paid by the Client for Services.

10. Independent Contractor Status

Designer operates as an independent contractor; this Agreement does not create an employment relationship.

11. Portfolio Rights

Designer may showcase the project in portfolios, websites, and social media for promotional purposes.

12. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed under the laws of [Your State/Jurisdiction].

13. Entire Agreement

This document constitutes the full Agreement between the parties and overrides any prior communications.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement as of the date above.

____________________________
Pixel Bloom Design (Designer)

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Horizon Studio (Client)

Session ID: 37351692 — Use this ID for support or reference.

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