bigdave
Well-Known Member
We've been working with a client on the branding, design and print for their restaurant for about 12 months now. In that time we've had a very good working relationship with few if any issues.
Last week I submitted a final proof for sign off and was told it was fine but not to go to print as they'd already sorted a printer. Probing further the client said a printer in Leeds who deals with the print for their other business has offered them a deal if they send all of their print to them. I know that this "printer" is actually a mate of the client's who does his design work on the cheap but hey ho.. I don't make any profit on print so it's not like I'm losing out at all. When I asked them to send over the pre-press specs from the printer the reply came "can we have the InDesign files please".
This is the second time in a week where the client has mentioned the InDesign files and whilst I don't have an issue with him printing my work elsewhere, I do feel a little aggrieved that they're blatantly attempting to get their hands on the source files. For the time being I've sent them a press res pdf but I know the request will come again. If I release one file, they will undoubtedly come back for the other work I've produced over the last 12 months (totalling 25-30 documents).
What are peoples opinions? should I let him have the indd files or refuse? On what grounds could I refuse to release them or what charges should I impose to release them?
Last week I submitted a final proof for sign off and was told it was fine but not to go to print as they'd already sorted a printer. Probing further the client said a printer in Leeds who deals with the print for their other business has offered them a deal if they send all of their print to them. I know that this "printer" is actually a mate of the client's who does his design work on the cheap but hey ho.. I don't make any profit on print so it's not like I'm losing out at all. When I asked them to send over the pre-press specs from the printer the reply came "can we have the InDesign files please".
This is the second time in a week where the client has mentioned the InDesign files and whilst I don't have an issue with him printing my work elsewhere, I do feel a little aggrieved that they're blatantly attempting to get their hands on the source files. For the time being I've sent them a press res pdf but I know the request will come again. If I release one file, they will undoubtedly come back for the other work I've produced over the last 12 months (totalling 25-30 documents).
What are peoples opinions? should I let him have the indd files or refuse? On what grounds could I refuse to release them or what charges should I impose to release them?