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PEGs Digital Contract Downloads

Digital Contract Downloads

Our digital contracts are available for download by those who purchase the Graphic Artists Guild Handbook: Pricing and Ethical Guidelines. The contracts are available for download in RTF (text), Word, and PDF document formats.

All Purpose Illustrator’s Letter of Agreement

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All Purpose Purchase Order

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Artist Agent Agreement

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Artwork Inventory Form

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Cease and Desist Letter

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Digital Media Invoice

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Graphic Designer’s Estimate and Confirmation Form

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Graphic Designer’s Invoice

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Illustrator’s Estimate and Confirmation Form

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Illustrator’s Invoice

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Illustrator’s Release Form for Models

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Licensing Agreement: Long Form

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Licensing Agreement: Short Form

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Magazine Purchase Order: Commissioned Illustration

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Noncompetition Clause

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Nondisclosure Agreement for Submitting Ideas

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Surface/Textile Designer / Agent Agreement

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Surface/Textile Designer Estimate Confirmation Form

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Surface/Textile Designer Holding Form

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Surface/Textile Designer’s Invoice

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Website Design and Maintenance Order Form

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Work Change Order Form

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Service Retainer Agreement

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