DesignVertrag
A DesignVertrag is a contract between a designer or design agency and a client that governs the creation and delivery of design work. It covers disciplines such as graphic design, product design, industrial design, and UX/UI, among others. The contract typically defines the scope of work, deliverables, milestones, timelines, and acceptance criteria, and may specify formats and the number of revisions.
Key terms include compensation and payment: the fee structure (fixed, hourly, or milestone-based), payment schedule, reimbursable
Deliverables, delivery timelines, and acceptance procedures are outlined, sometimes including provision of source files, style guides,
Governing law and dispute resolution define the applicable jurisdiction and mechanism, such as mediation or arbitration.