Graphic Design Service Agreement (Australia)
Lawyer-drafted contract template for Australian freelance graphic designers. Set boundaries on scope, revisions, payments, and protect your IP. Easy to customise with red prompts. A solid legal starting point for creatives working with clients—use it again and again as your design business grows (and until you’re at the level of needing a custom T&Cs!).
Lawyer-drafted contract template for Australian freelance graphic designers. Set boundaries on scope, revisions, payments, and protect your IP. Easy to customise with red prompts. A solid legal starting point for creatives working with clients—use it again and again as your design business grows (and until you’re at the level of needing a custom T&Cs!).
Lawyer-drafted contract template for Australian freelance graphic designers. Set boundaries on scope, revisions, payments, and protect your IP. Easy to customise with red prompts. A solid legal starting point for creatives working with clients—use it again and again as your design business grows (and until you’re at the level of needing a custom T&Cs!).
Graphic Design Service Agreement Template (Australia)
$385 (incl. GST)
Set boundaries, protect your creativity, and outline your process—before the first draft even hits the screen.
If you’re a freelance designer creating logos, branding, or digital artwork, you know the magic is in the detail—but so is the risk. This lawyer-drafted Graphic Design Service Agreement Template is designed to help Australian creatives like you protect your work, set clear expectations with clients, and stay legally covered—without the confusion.
Quick heads-up: this is a DIY legal tool, not professional legal advice. We always recommend seeking legal advice to make sure it suits your situation. But if you’re going to use a template, it may as well be one written by a lawyer who gets the creative industry.
Why You’ll Love This Template
✅ Built by an Australian lawyer with freelance creatives in mind;
✅ Stops scope creep, sets payment terms, and protects your IP;
✅ Easy to edit and ready to use for your next project.
What’s Inside the Agreement
✅ Clear project scope, inclusions/exclusions, and pricing in a Summary of Details;
✅ Start and end dates, with exit options if things don’t work out;
✅ Revision rules, rush job clauses, and realistic deadlines;
✅ Client responsibilities—like providing content on time;
✅ Delivery and storage boundaries (no more paying for cloud space post-project);
✅ Payment terms and GST clause (registered or not);
✅ IP + copyright transfer—ownership only after full payment;
✅ Business protection and liability limitation clauses;
✅ Compliance with Australian Consumer Law obligations.
Format and Ease of Use
Delivered as a Microsoft Word document, this template is fully editable.
Red text prompts guide you on what to customise, but we always recommend getting legal advice if you're unsure. Add your details, change red text to black, read it to ensure it aligns with your business arrangements and you’re ready to go.
How to Use This Agreement
Complete the red-text Summary of Details and signature blocks;
Add in project-specific timeframes and client info;
Convert red text to black, send to client for signing;
Both parties sign and keep a copy—done!
What Happens When You Download
After purchase, you’ll receive instant access to your editable Microsoft Word doc.
➤ Save the file (your download link expires after 24 hours)
➤ Customise using the red prompts
➤ Keep it on file and reuse for future projects (with updates as needed)
Need a second set of eyes?
This template is designed for general use by Australian freelance designers—but every business is different. If you're unsure how to customise it or want advice on specific clauses, we offer:
60-minute legal sessions for $350 (incl. GST) to help review and tailor your template
Custom contracts from $1450 (incl. GST)—bespoke agreements built for your exact services.
Email hello@janjuclegal.com.au to book or learn more.
A Note Before You Download
This template provides general legal information for Australian graphic designers working directly with clients. If your projects involve subcontractors, unusual licensing terms, or more complex arrangements, we recommend getting tailored legal advice.
Legal Disclaimer
By purchasing, downloading, and customising this template, you acknowledge that Jan Juc Legal is not acting as your lawyer in relation to this matter and has not provided you with legal advice. This template is provided as legal information only and does not substitute for professional legal advice. While it has been prepared by a qualified lawyer, it may not suit your specific circumstances. We recommend that you seek professional legal advice if you’re unsure whether this document meets your needs.
All copyright in this document belongs exclusively to Jan Juc Legal. You are granted a single-use, non-exclusive, royalty-free, revocable licence to use this document for your own business or personal use. This template must not be copied, shared, sold, republished, or reproduced in whole or in part for commercial purposes or in any way that competes with Jan Juc Legal.