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Graphic design retainer agreement

A retainer works when both sides know what the month buys. This retainer agreement outline covers monthly hours, request handling, rollover, notice periods and invoicing, so ongoing design work stays predictable for you and the client.

Who it's for: Freelance designers and studios offering monthly design support

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What's inside

  1. 1.Monthly allowance: hours or deliverables included each month
  2. 2.How requests are submitted, prioritised and turned around
  3. 3.Rollover rules for unused hours, and when they expire
  4. 4.Out-of-scope work and the rate it is billed at
  5. 5.Invoice timing, payment terms and late payment handling
  6. 6.Minimum term, notice period and how to pause or end the retainer
  7. 7.Monthly report: hours used, work delivered and next month's focus

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