Heidi Dorn Design, LLC 

 

Brand Identity 

Concepts: All project orders require a down payment of 50% of the total project estimate before any designing begins. Heidi Dorn Design, LLC will create up to three different logo concepts for your business. Logo designs will be submitted for your review via E-mail unless otherwise negotiated. Upon receipt of your feedback on these designs, Heidi Dorn Design will make any needed changes to your favorite of the three logo designs until you are completely satisfied. Up to three rounds of revision are included in quoted price. Further revisions will incur additional costs at Heidi Dorn Design, LLC current hourly rate.

 

File Delivery: After the final logo design is approved, the logo design is given to you as a digital files (.jpg, .pdf, and .eps graphics file formats) With Brand Idenitity projects you will recieve primary/secondary colors to complement logo, horizontal logo, vertical logo and social media icons.

 

Ownership: You, the client, have ownership of the final logo design for use in any media application that is beneficial to your business. Heidi Dorn Design, LLC retains the right to use the final logo, or any versions of the logo created in the process, within printed and on-line portfolios, including promotional materials such as newsletters and advertisements. The client also gives Heidi Dorn Design, LLC permission to use client’s full name, business address, and/or website address, for testimonial purposes on her website, or other business related media. The client understands that it is the client’s responsibility to copyright the logo design (www.copyright.gov) and/or seek trademark (www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm).

 

Payment: In return for brand identity, the client agrees to pay the total fee payable in one payment. A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when final logo design is approved but before it is delivered. The client understands that the final logo design belongs to Heidi Dorn Design, LLC until paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC owns the logo and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the logo design (not including business name). Furthermore, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC owns all the logo design concepts created before the final logo design. The client understands that once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use the logo design in all media useful for business promotion and that Heidi Dorn Design, LLC reserves the right to display the logo for business promotional use.

 

Originality: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC affirms that our logo designs are original and therefore owns the rights granted under this agreement, and that the rights granted do not conflict any other agreement.

 

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond Heidi Dorn Design, LLC’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

 

Termination: The client has the right to terminate this Agreement if, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC fails to complete the Logo within 60 days of deposit submission. If agreement is terminated for any reason other than failure to deliver within 60 days, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC shall retain the deposit.

 

Performance Liability: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC does not warrant that the functions supplied by logo design(s), consultation or advice, will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the logo is with client. In no event will Heidi Dorn Design, LLC be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the reproduction of, or appearance of the logo, even if Heidi Dorn Design, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 

NOTE: Before you confirm your agreement to these terms, please make sure you understand all of the above agreement. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us before advising us of acceptance.

 

Print Design

Print design includes but is not limited to flyers, brochures, posters, advertisements, newsletters, postcards and other marketing collateral for profit or non-profit purposes.

 

Concepts: Within a discussed timeline between the client and Heidi Dorn Design, LLC after receiving your company information and deposit, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC will create a design concept for your project. Designs will be submitted for your review via E-mail unless otherwise negotiated. A personalized proposal will be submitted to the client that includes details on how many revisions will be included for the estimated cost.  Total project fees may be negotiated in lieu of an hourly rate. Further revisions will incur additional costs at Heidi Dorn Design, LLC’s current hourly rate.

 

Ownership: You, the client, have ownership of the final design for use in any media application that is beneficial to your business. Heidi Dorn Design, LLC retains the right to use the final design, or any versions of the design created in the process, within printed and on-line portfolios, including promotional materials such as newsletters and advertisements. The client also gives Heidi Dorn Design, LLC permission to use client’s full name, business address, and/or website address, for testimonial purposes on her website, or other business related media. The client understands that it is the client’s responsibility to copyright the design (www.copyright.gov) and/or seek trademark (www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm).

 

Payment: In return for graphic design services, the client agrees to pay the total fee payable in one payment. A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when final design is approved but before it is delivered. The client understands that the final design belongs to Heidi Dorn Design, LLC until paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC owns the logo and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the logo design (not including business name). Furthermore, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC owns all the design concepts created before the final design. The client understands that once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use the logo design in all media useful for business promotion and that Heidi Dorn Design, LLC reserves the right to display the logo for business promotional use.

 

Originality: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC affirms that all designs are original and therefore owns the rights granted under this agreement, and that the rights granted do not conflict any other agreement. 

 

Stock Photography: Heidi Dorn Design and client will discuss use of stock photography or a photographer. Those prices will be determined depending on what client wants to do and Heidi Dorn Design, LLC will charge the fee she gets charged for the use of the stock photography (no upcharge). Any photos acquired by Heidi Dorn Design, LLC for inclusion in the client’s design project remain the property of Heidi Dorn Design, LLC and may be used in multiple, separate projects. Should the client require full ownership of the provided photography, these terms must be disclosed in writing.

 

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond Heidi Dorn Design, LLC’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

 

Termination: The client has the right to terminate this Agreement if, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC fails to complete the design by any deadline that has been submitted and agreed upon in writing. If agreement is terminated for any reason other than failure to deliver within agreed-upon timeframe, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC shall retain the deposit.

 

Performance Liability: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC does not warrant that the functions supplied by design(s), consultation or advice, will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the logo is with client. In no event will Heidi Dorn Design, LLC be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the printing, reproduction of, or appearance of the design, even if Heidi Dorn Design, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 

NOTE: Before you confirm your agreement to these terms, please make sure you understand all of the above agreement. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us before advising us of acceptance.

 

Web Design

 

Permissions: The client agrees to give access (usernames, passwords, and any other required permissions) to existing or future domain registration, hosting accounts, and affiliated service-providers as needed to accomplish the goals set forth in the written proposal. The client also authorizes Heidi Dorn Design, LLC to publicize their completed Web site to Web search engines, as well as other Web directories and indexes, if this is included in the scope of the project.

 

Proposal: For any website project, a proposal shall be provided to the client which outlines the general scope of the web design project. Additionally, the proposal shall include an estimate of the costs involved to complete the project. Additional work required to the project will incur additional costs. All prices specified in this contract will be honored for three (3) months after both parties agree to this contract. Continued services after that time will require a new agreement.

 

Client Provisions: Client will provide all text to be used in web pages, unless otherwise negotiated. Client agrees to provide copy and any other submissions in a timely manner.

 

Stock Photography: Heidi Dorn Design agrees to provide up to 5 stock photos during the web design process. Any photos acquired by Heidi Dorn Design, LLC for inclusion in the client’s website remain the property of Heidi Dorn Design, LLC and may be used in multiple, separate projects. Should the client require full ownership of the provided photography, these terms must be disclosed in writing.

 

Completion Date: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC agrees to complete website projects within a timeframe agreed upon with the client.

 

Delays: Illness, injury, or other events beyond Heidi Dorn Design, LLC’s control, such as: fire, theft, computer failure, and Acts of God may result in a delay of unpredictable length.

 

Payment: A 50% deposit is required before any work begins and the remaining payment when final design is approved but before it is delivered. Returned checks will results in a return-check fee of $30.00. The client understands that the final website design belongs to Heidi Dorn Design, LLC until all invoices are paid in full. In the event of termination of this Agreement, Heidi Dorn Design, LLC owns the website design and has the right to complete, exhibit, and/or sell the website design (not including business name).  Once the final invoice is paid in full, the client has the right to use images of the website design in all media useful for business promotion and that Heidi Dorn Design, LLC reserves the right to display the website for business promotional use.

 

Delinquency: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC reserves the right to remove web pages from viewing on the Internet until final payment is made. If case collection proves necessary, the client agrees to pay all fees incurred in that process.

 

Performance Liability: Heidi Dorn Design, LLC does not warrant that the functions supplied by web pages, consultation or advice, will be uninterrupted or error-free. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the web pages and website is with client. In no event will Heidi Dorn Design, LLC be liable to the client or any third party for any damages, including any lost profits, lost savings or other incidental, consequential or special damages arising out of the operation of or inability to operate these web pages or website, even if Heidi Dorn Design, LLC has been advised of the possibility of such damages.

 

Copyrights and Trademarks: The client represents to Heidi Dorn Design, LLC and unconditionally guarantees that any elements of text, graphics, photos, designs, trademarks, or other artwork furnished to Heidi Dorn Design, LLC for inclusion in web pages are owned by the client, or that the client has permission from the rightful owner to use each of these elements, and will hold harmless, protect, and defend Heidi Dorn Design, LLC from any claim or suit arising from the use of such elements furnished by the client.

 

NOTE: Before you confirm your agreement to these terms, please make sure you understand all of the above agreement. Should you have any questions or concerns regarding these terms, please contact us before advising us of acceptance.

 

By submitting a deposit payment, you consent to the terms of this design contract on behalf of yourself, and/or your organization or business.

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Last updated : 10/2019

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