Below, you’ll find the full details of my design agreement.

By proceeding with my design services - whether by completing the form below or by commissioning work - you confirm that you have read and agree to these terms.

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I confirm that I have read and agree to the Design Agreement. This confirmation applies to work outlined in any current correspondence and any future projects unless otherwise specified

Design Agreement

Summary

At Ships & Pigs, we’ll always do our best to fulfil your needs and meet your expectations, but it’s important to have things written down so that we both know what’s what, who should do what and when, and what will happen if something goes wrong.

In this agreement, you won’t find complicated legal terms or lengthy, unreadable text. Our goal is to make things clear and ensure what’s best for both parties, now and in the future.

What Do Both Parties Agree to Do?

You have the authority to enter into this agreement on behalf of yourself, your company, or your organisation.
You’ll provide everything we need to complete the project in the requested format and timeframe.
You’ll review our work, provide feedback, and give approvals promptly.
You agree to the payment schedule set out in this agreement.

We have the experience and ability to do everything we’ve agreed upon, and we’ll do it professionally and on time.
We’ll endeavour to meet deadlines and maintain the confidentiality of everything you provide.

Design Process

We’ll draft a design based on your supplied brief, after which you’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback.

If, at any stage, you’re not happy with the direction our work is taking, you’ll pay us in full for everything we’ve produced up to that point.

Graphics, Logos, and Copy

Please provide high-resolution versions of brand logos and graphic materials (e.g. EPS or AI files), along with any brand guidelines, colour references, or preferred images.
If these are unavailable, we may collate imagery from public sources like websites or stock libraries.
For artwork projects, please supply proofread copy (text). If this isn’t possible, we’ll create text content for your review and approval.
It’s the client’s responsibility to proofread all content before approval.

Changes & Revisions

We know from experience that fixed-price contracts can be limiting. If our estimate is based on your initial brief, and you later decide to change or add something new, we’ll happily accommodate these changes with a separate estimate.

Legal Information

We can’t guarantee our work will be error-free and aren’t liable for damages such as lost profits or savings.
If any part of this agreement is deemed unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain valid.

Copyrights and Portfolio Use

We reserve the right to showcase our work in our portfolio, on our website, and on social media.
For successful projects, we’ll wait until the work is publicly launched before sharing.
For unsuccessful projects, we may share the designs once completed.
For projects subject to a strict NDA (e.g., pharmaceutical products), let us know during the briefing stage. We may apply an increased design rate for such confidential work.

Learn more about designers rights under the Intellectual Property Act 2014 here

Payment Terms

Invoices are due within 30 days of issue.
Late payments may incur an 8% fee above the Bank of England base rate, plus compensation.
For non-UK clients, a small fee may apply for currency conversion.
A deposit may be required for new clients before work begins.

Final Notes

You cannot transfer this agreement to another party without our permission. This agreement remains valid and enforceable unless superseded by a new agreement.

Although the language is simple, this agreement is a legal document. If you have any questions or need clarification, please contact us at becky@shipsandpigs.com