Can a graphic design agreement be terminated if the client is unsatisfied with the designer's work?

It is highly recommended, but it is not necessary (ie required by law) to have a written agreement in most circumstances. But, as in with any handshake agreement- it will hard to figure out if there's a misunderstanding or something goes wrong. You end up in court, having people give testimony about what was and what wasn't the deal, and you're asking the judge/jury to go through your emails to try to get an understanding. Not to mention, an agreement can force things like mediation and arbitration to makes things easy. Also, without a writing you can both be wrong about your understanding of what the deal was, nobody being at blame. Litigating is never simple or easy or fast. Unless it's in small claims. Making it easy on yourself or your future lawyer can help you avoid a lot of future headache.

It would have certainly helped a lot. Aside from having a legally protectable document containing both of your signatures, the purpose of a contract for services is to clearly define each party's obligations and expectations. Even though you had the verbal conversation ahead of time, a thorough contract may have been able to spell out crucial details such as: - Time before delivery - Details of the logo - How many drafts are included with the fee - Payment schedule (i.e., some up front and some upon completion) - What to do in the event of a disagreement To name a few. And in the event you want to take it to small claims, you've got that much more evidence on your side.

You will need a consulting agreement and terms and conditions to start. Depending on your business, you may need more agreements. Disclaimer - This information is provided for general informational purposes only. No information contained in this post should be construed as legal advice and does not establish an attorney-client relationship.

There are clauses that you can put in contracts to incentivize key people to stay in the company.

It is possible to make a hold harmless agreement. It gets a little complicated to enforce when the supplier is outside of the United States.