Hi everybody, I am new to the group.
I have been a graphic designer for 20 years, mainly working for companies, but the last few years I have gone freelance. I work with agencies, which already have their own set of T&Cs, but I also have a small amount of my own private clients.
I have a standard estimate and invoice that I send out, but never had any T&Cs. I have looked online, and viewed other companies. Some are too legal in their writing and some are too informal. I have been looking for something in-between.
The basics that I want to cover is payment, ownership / copyright of design, and most importantly liability. So if any mistakes have been made it has to be down to the client who signed off (usually by email confirmation). Mistakes made by what the clients supplied and/or mistakes made by myself. Just want that safety net incase something goes to print with errors.
I know that there isn't anything full proof, but I think that it can show your clients that you are serious about these things.
Does anyone know of where I can get a 'standard' set of T&Cs? I have spoken to lawyers who want (what I believe) a over the top price for something that could be pretty generic. One firm estimate £3000 - £5000 for a a daft., and that was after I supply him with samples that I have found. I am all for paying for a serve. But that seemed ridiculous to me. On the same token, I don't want to take various versions and muddle something together myself. Not even sure if that would stand up or not.
Anyhow, any help or advice would be fantastic, or if you are willing to share what you have in place, I would be extremely grateful.
Thank you!