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Originally Posted by reallylight
I don't think it's that much of an issue. Why not put your name in the code at the top as the author - I doubt he'll notice and people will no doubt look there if trying to discover who designed the page. If he does notice, he can remove it himself.
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I had totally thought about that actually.
As for putting the contract up, thanks, I've been wanting to do that for a while actually, just to make sure I'm covering everything.
Here it is:
Client contact name:
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
ESTIMATED COSTS:
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__ Labor fees (design, art direction, production, client services, etc.) are estimated at a total of $
_______ or ____ see attached estimate sheet for specifications.
__ Consultation fees are estimated at a total of $
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___ Materials costs (RC/film/neg output, scanning, project specific materials, stock images, etc.) are estimated at a total of $
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Total estimated cost of project: $
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Project estimates are valid for 60 days from the date of estimate.
Project may be re-estimated if, upon receipt of all project elements, the designer determines the scope of the project has been altered dramatically from the originally agreed upon concept. *Printing fees will be estimated separately and payment arrangements made between client and printer.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
___ A deposit in an amount equal to 50% of the total estimated cost is requested prior to execution of the project ($
_______). _
_ Has been paid. _
__Is due.
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__ Payment in full or the remaining balance is to be paid upon delivery of the completed project.
__ Payment in full or the remaining balance is to be paid 15 days from receipt of the final invoice for the completed project. Finance charge of 1.5% per month (18% annually) on all overdue balances.
__ Additional payment arrangements:
REPRODUCTION OF WORK:
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__ One time reproduction rights for the specified project, at the agreed fee, are granted to the client. Any other usage must be negotiated.
__ All reproduction rights on the copyrighted work are retained by the designer. The work may not be reproduced in any form without consent from the designer.
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__ The designer retains personal rights to use the completed project and any preliminary designs for the purpose of design competitions, future publications on design, educational purposes and the marketing of the designer's business. Where applicable the client will be given any necessary credit for usage of the project elements.
REJECTION/CANCELLATION OF PROJECT:
The client shall not unreasonably withhold acceptance of, or payment for, the project. If, prior to completion of the project, the client observes any non conformance with the design plan, the designer must be promptly notified, allowing for necessary corrections. Rejection of the completed project or cancellation during its execution will result in forfeiture of deposit and the possible billing for all additional labor or expenses to date. All elements of the project must then be returned to the designer. Any usage by the client of those design elements will result in appropriate legal action. Client shall bear all costs, expenses, and reasonable attorney's fees in any action brought to recover payment under this contract or in which
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COMPLETION/DELIVERY OF PROJECT
The estimated completion date of the project is __
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